Welcome to Soft Matter EXperiment Lab

led by Prof. Roberto Cerbino!
From exploring the behavior of polymers and colloids to investigating the dynamics of biological systems, we are dedicated to unraveling the complexities of Soft materials. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or an aspiring scientist, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey of discovery.

Latest News

May 14, 2024 1 min read
Seminar - Viscoelastic matrices for storage and transport of green fuels
Seminar - Viscoelastic matrices for storage and transport of green fuels

Visiting PhD student Alessia De Cataldo shares the latest results from her research work in Somex Lab.

Apr 29, 2024 2 min read
Talk by Prof. Amy Q. Chen
Talk by Prof. Amy Q. Chen

Amy Shen is a professor at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) in Japan, where she has led the Micro/Bio/Nanofluidics Unit since 2014.

Apr 24, 2024 1 min read
Birra E Scienza by N. Kalafatakis
Birra E Scienza by N. Kalafatakis

PhD student Nikolaos Kalafatakis shared his knowledge on use of rheology to understand soft materials with general public.

Apr 16, 2024 2 min read
FastDDM
FastDDM

FastDDM is a Python library for the analysis of microscopy image sequences using Differential Dynamic Microscopy on CPU and GPU. The features implemented are targeted at the experimental soft matter research community dealing with inert and active/biological samples.

Projects

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All Soft Matter Optics
The Non-Equilibrium Physics of Colloidal Sedimentation
The project aims to combine novel quantitative microscopy approaches and advanced computer simulations to capture in full detail the richness of the sedimentation process in model samples.
The Non-Equilibrium Physics of Colloidal Sedimentation
FORgreensoft
This EU-funded project aims to explore new routes to replace some of the environmentally harmful soft materials from our day to day life with bio-sourced raw materials obtained through eco-friendly processes.
FORgreensoft