Thomas Cubaud’s research is aimed at developing the science and engineering of small-scale flows to new potentials. He studies physical hydrodynamics and examines interfacial phenomena and transport properties of soft materials in microsystems. Research topics include multiphase flows, surface tension, wetting dynamics, miscible flows, and fluid instabilities. Long term goals include conception of innovative microfluidic systems for the diagnostic, manufacturing, and delivery of complex fluids. 

Research Interests:

• Manipulations of complex fluids and granular flows at the small-scale
• Natural and Industrial Reactive Flow Processes
• Fluid Mechanics of bubbles, droplets, and jets
• Material Synthesis and Energy Applications

Dr. Thomas Cubaud's research interests span between microfluidics, interfacial phenomena, hydrodynamics, nanotechnologies, and soft matter physics. He is interested in the development and the application of methods to produce and control interfaces at the microscale. Dr. Cubaud's research is aimed at developing innovative microfluidic systems into diagnostic, manufacturing, and delivery tools for a wide variety of fluids and soft material.

Professional Experience:

• Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stony Brook University, 2007- present
• Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, University of California, Los Angeles, 2005-2007
• Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of California, Los Angeles, 2002-2005

Awards & Publications:

• François Frenkiel Award for Fluid Mechanics, American Physical Society (2012)
• CAREER Award, National Science Foundation (2012)
• Gallery of Fluid Motion Awards, American Physical Society (2006, 2007, 2009 & 2014)
• UCLA Chancelor's Award for Postdoctoral Research (2006)