Russell Thompson
Associate Professor
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
University of Waterloo
Canada
Biography
Dr. Thompson's research explores block copolymer behaviour using self-consistent field theory (SCFT), one of the best theoretical tools available in soft condensed matter physics. The structures of nanocomposite materials are examined, and nanoscale filler particles are added to the polymer matrix to create hybrid materials. The mechanical properties of both nanocomposite and pure block copolymer systems are also being predicted using the SCFT approach.
Research Interest
Self-assembled nanostructures Nanocomposite materials Theory of block copolymers
Publications
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Thompson RG, Singleton Jr FD, Thrall RM, Smith BA. Comparative site evaluations for locating a high-energy physics lab in Texas. Interfaces. 1986 Dec;16(6):35-49.
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Lundquist I, Thompson RB, inventors; Thompson Russell B, assignee. Catheter steering mechanism. United States patent US 5,195,968. 1993 Mar 23.
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Thompson RE, Larson DR, Webb WW. Precise nanometer localization analysis for individual fluorescent probes. Biophysical journal. 2002 May 31;82(5):2775-83.
