Thomas Waigh

Thomas Waigh is a Reader in the Department of Physics at The University of Manchester. His research focuses on biological physics, with an emphasis on the dynamics of complex fluids and microbial communities. Waigh's work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals, including health, energy, and infrastructure. He is affiliated with the Biological Physics Group and collaborates on projects related to antimicrobial resistance and materials science. His research includes studies on microrheology, nanocrystalline materials, and the behavior of bacterial communities under various conditions.

Thomas Waigh is a researcher at the University of Manchester specializing in biological physics. His work focuses on the physical properties of complex biological systems, particularly in the areas of microrheology, liquid crystalline structures, and self-assembly of peptides and polysaccharides. He has published extensively on topics such as starch gelatinization, hydrogel formation for drug delivery, and the structural analysis of biological materials using advanced techniques like X-ray microfocus diffraction. His research explores the interplay between molecular structure and macroscopic behavior in biological systems, with applications in biophysics and materials science.