Microcapsules are reviewed with special emphasis on the relevance of controlled
mechanical properties for functional aspects. At first, assembly strategies are presented that …

Capsules of micron and sub-micron dimensions are abundant in nature in the form of
bacterial or viral capsids and play an increasing role in modern technology for …

We have introduced a modified penalty approach into the flow-structure interaction solver
that combines an immersed boundary method (IBM) and a multi-block lattice Boltzmann …

An effective approach to separating shaped particles is needed to isolate disease-causing
cells for diagnostics or to aid in purifying nonspherical particles in applications ranging from …

Magnetic actuation has emerged as a powerful and versatile mechanism for diverse
applications, ranging from soft robotics, biomedical devices to functional metamaterials. This …

In this study, a successful hybrid model is presented for the simulation of flow induced
vibrations. The novel Fluid-Structure Interaction framework relies on split-forcing Lattice …

Abnormal cell mechanical stiffness can point to the development of various diseases
including cancers and infections. We report a new microfluidic technique for continuous cell …

Using three-dimensional computer simulations, we examine hovering aerodynamics of
flexible planar wings oscillating at resonance. We model flexible wings as tilted elastic …

Using fluid–structure interaction computational modelling, the hydrodynamic performance of
bio-inspired elastic propulsors with tapered thickness that oscillate in an incompressible …

Using three-dimensional computer simulations, we study the cross-stream inertial migration
of neutrally buoyant deformable particles in a pressure-driven channel flow. The particles …