Regular biography
Patrick Charbonneau is Professor of Physics at Duke University, affiliated with the Physics department. His research focuses on soft matter and statistical physics, employing theory and computer simulations to investigate glassy materials and frustrated systems. He also engages in the history of science, curating projects on quantum and statistical physics as well as food history. Charbonneau holds additional appointments, including Director of Graduate Studies of the University Program in Materials Science and Engineering and Professor of Chemistry at Duke University.
Scholar-generated biography
Patrick Charbonneau is a researcher at Duke University specializing in soft matter, numerical simulations, and statistical mechanics. His work explores the behavior of complex systems, including nanowire films, structural glasses, and jammed packings. Charbonneau's research integrates theoretical frameworks with computational methods to understand phenomena such as glass transitions, colloidal systems, and protein self-assembly. His studies often focus on the interplay between microstructure and macroscopic properties, revealing universal behaviors in disordered materials. By combining analytical and numerical approaches, he contributes to the understanding of non-equilibrium dynamics and critical phenomena in soft matter physics.