Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology
Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre, QNC 3606
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West,
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
519-888-4567, ext. 38654
win@uwaterloo.ca
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Research interests: self-assembly modeling and simulation of high-order functional materials (liquid crystals, block copolymers)
Professor Abukhdeir's research group focuses on fundamental properties and applications of nano-structured liquid crystalline (LC) materials. LCs have industrial significance in display technology, high performance materials, and the broad area of functional materials. Smectic LC phases exhibit substantially more complex static and dynamic properties compared to the types of LC phases used in current devices (nematics). Abukhdeir has made significant past contributions to the fundamental understanding of high-order smectic LCs through simulation-based research.
PhD, Chemical Engineering, McGill University, 2010
MChE, Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 2002
BS, Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 2002
BS, Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 2002
The general focus of my research is on the development of new functional materials and applications that are produced through the control of nano-scale self-assembly processes. Specific materials of interest include high-order (smectic) liquid crystals (LCs), LC/polymer mixtures, LC polymers, and block copolymers. The unifying theme of these materials is that they exhibit some degree of crystallinity but are still able to flow.
My approach in studying these systems involves simulation of models which capture the multi-scale phenomena inherent of self-assembly. This requires the development, implementation, and use of cutting-edge computational methods for simulation, post-processing, and visualization. This approach involves close coupling to experimental observations and relevant applications through experimentally-verifiable simulations and collaborations.
Recent publications include:
Please see Nasser Abukhdeir's Google Scholar profile for a current list of his peer-reviewed articles.
Office: E6 3006
Phone: 519-888-4567, ext.31306
Email: nmabukhdeir@uwaterloo.ca
Website: Nasser Abukhdeir
Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology
Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre, QNC 3606
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West,
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
519-888-4567, ext. 38654
win@uwaterloo.ca
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