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Just about anything actually.... OK.. how
about any problem in colloid structure and,
to a lesser degree, dynamics (well at least
that narrows it down a bit). Actually that
is not too far from the mark. My research
area is in soft condensed matter and more
particularly the characterization of the
structure and dynamics of colloidal systems
as a means of better understanding the physics
and chemistry of these complex and fascinating
systems. While it is true that I can (and
have) get interested in most any topic that
falls into the above catagory, most of my
research focusses on surfactant systems and
their response to an imposed shear field
or the to the constraint imposed by the proximity
of a solid surface. Current research topics
include:
Having been a user of neutron facilities for many years prior to being an instrument scientist, I am keenly aware of the many issues affecting users. Thus another key interests of mine is to promote better user facilities everywhere, and at Oak Ridge in particular. I strongly believe that large facilities such as neutron scattering facilities must be operated as national resources, and that adequate funds should be allotted to ensure maximum productivity for those who come to use the facilities. It is not enough to build the best instruments in the world. If the infrastructure necessary for their effective use is not there, they become little more than very expensive toys for a small group of insiders. I try to make my voice heard on these issues wherever I can, and currently serve as a member of the SHUG executive committee. I am always interested in hearing from anyone on this topic --- so, again, please feel free to contact me. Finally, I have been unfairly accused by some people of not having a life. In order to put a halt to these outrageous lies, I've compiled a list of things I DREAM of doing... someday:
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