At the Interfacial Soft Matter Lab, we are leading the way in exploring the fascinating world of liquid crystals and photonics. Our research focuses on understanding and innovative use of liquid crystal soft matter, seamlessly blending it with photonics principles. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey of scientific exploration.

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Self-shaping liquid crystals: Pioneering Shape-Transformation. Discover the transformative world of liquid crystal soft matter materials with us. Our research is pushing the boundaries in LC material science, offering new possibilities through shape transformation.
Liquid Crystal Elastomers: Flexible and Functional Materials. Explore our research in liquid crystal elastomers, where we combine flexibility with practical functionality. Our work is paving the path for the development of future technologies.
Liquid Crystal Photonics: Shining a Light on Innovation. Join us in exploring the innovative applications of structured liquid crystals in photonics. Our research is leading to groundbreaking advancements, opening up new frontiers of innovation.

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Self-shaping liquid crystals: reversible shape transformation of a nematic droplet
Reversing the liquid crystal elastomer actuation: surface area minimization under thermal stimuli
Light guiding: Ray propagation in a growing smectic A LC fiber.