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The Granular and Disordered Media group of Martin van Hecke investigates the slow flow and jamming of granulates, suspensions and foams. We focus on the interplay between mesoscopic organization and macroscopic flow features, and we combine video imaging with rheological measurements. We work closely together with the theory group of Vincenzo Vitelli, formerly headed by Wim van Saarloos. Topics we are currently working on include the flow and yielding of agitated granular media, imaging dense suspension flows in 3D, sound in sand and the fluctuating flow of foam. Click on any of the highlights below for more information.

Research Subjects
Granular Matter Jamming and Yielding Foams and Emulsions

Recent Highlights

Shocks near Jamming

Submitted

L.R. Gomez, A.M. Turner, M. van Hecke, and V. Vitelli

 

(2011)

Jamming, Yielding and Rheology of Weakly Vibrated Granular Media

PRL

J.A. Dijksman, G.H. Wortel, L.T.H. van Dellen, O. Dauchot and M. van Hecke

107

108303

Jamming and Geometry of Two-Dimensional Foams

EPL

G. Katgert and M. van Hecke

92

34002

Model for the Scaling of Stresses and Fluctuations in Flows near Jamming

PRL

B. P. Tighe, E. Woldhuis, J.J.C. Remmers, W. van Saarloos, M. van Hecke

105

088303

Flow-induced Agitations Create a Granular Fluid

PRL

K. Nichol, A. Zanin, R. Bastien, E. Wandersman and M. van Hecke 104 078302

Jamming of Soft Particles: Geometry, Mechanics, Scaling and Isostaticity

JPhysCM

M. van Hecke 22 033101

Meetings & Seminars

Group Meeting Journal Club CFB Seminar Colloquium Ehrenfestii LION & Faculty Seminars

Upcoming Conferences & Workshops

21-23 Nov APS DFD Meeting Long Beach, CA

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