July 8, 2025

Publication announcement: “Continuous Visualization of Time-Dependent Deformation of a Hydrogel Surface” in collaboration with Dr. Jiho Kim at Hongik University and Dr. Malisa Sarntinoranont here at UF. Jiho was my first PhD student, so we have been working together for 10 years now! In this paper, we show that the lateral surface displacements of particles at a hydrogel surface under direct shear match almost exactly to the force profiles measured. The mechanisms of lubrication and friction are hard to see in buried interfaces, but we’ve pulled it off! The surface experiences significant stretch!

Jan 8, 2025

We’re growing! Welcome to all the new lab members. The website “People” link has been updated, and you can see through LinkedIn what all the amazing alumni have achieved!

Feb 12, 2024

Prof. Dunn presents Hasan’s work at the Adhesion Society Annual Meeting in Savannah: “Fewer polymer chains but higher adhesion: “How gradient-stiffness hydrogel layers mediate adhesion through network stretch”

Feb 1, 2024

Undergraduates Kaylei and Adam join the lab. Welcome, let’s build something together!

Jan 1, 2024

Abrar joins the group as a first-year M.S. student. Welcome Abrar!

Jan 1, 2024

Prof. Alison C. Dunn moves from UIUC after 9.5 years to UF MAE.