Gary Leal
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Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, Micro- and Nanoscale Engineering, Polymers and Complex Fluids
Professor Emeritus
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University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA 93106-5070Research Description
Our research is currently focused on the fluid dynamics and rheology of complex fluids; and the role of flow and material additives in determining microstuctural configuration and material properties; especially multiphase polymeric materials; nanoparticle and copolymer effects; liquid crystalline polymers, and the role of branching in polymer rheology
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