Dr. Simon Titmuss
Dr. Simon Titmuss
Information
| Expertise | Experimental Techniques Platform | Synthesis Platform | Theory and Simulation Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA 1 - Colloidal Composites, Gels and Glasses | X | ||
| NA 2 - Self-assembling and Biomimetic Systems | X | ||
| NA 4 - Polymer Based Complex Systems | X | X |
Description
Simon's current research interests focus on applications of polymer physics to biological problems and the development of sustainable materials. Many of these problems involve drying of complex fluids (e.g. blood) and how they coat/imbibe into porous materials (e.g. fabrics). I really enjoy working with SMEs via Edinburgh Complex Fluids Partnership to solve challenging industrial problems. In the past I have applied neutron scattering and reflectivity to investigate a physical basis for the life and death of bacteria, the mechanical and self-assembly properties of viruses and the flow of molten chocolate; not all at the same time. Further in the past I worked on polymers at various interfaces: Pickering emulsions stabilized by responsive polymer brush functionalized gold nanoparticles; stealth viruses formed from polymer coated Adenovirus; planar gold and sapphire interfaces functionalized with responsive polymer brushes. Even further in the past I built a number of Surface Forces Apparatus and a Diffractometer to do Low Energy Electron Diffraction at low beam current densities and liquid helium temperatures.