Nonlinear Physics Lab


 
   
Jeffrey S. Guasto
 

Education

  • Ph.D. Engineering. Brown University, August 2008
    Adviser: Professor Kenneth S. Breuer
  • Sc.M. Engineering. Brown University, May 2004
  • B.S. Physics. Lehigh University, May 2003
  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering. Lehigh University, January 2003

Research Experience

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate. October 2008 - Present
    Haverford College, Department of Physics
    Supervisor: Professor Jerry P. Gollub
  • Visiting Researcher. September 2008
    Delft University of Technology
    Hosts: Professors Ralph Lindken & Jerry Westerweel
  • Research Assistant. September 2003 - August 2008
    Brown University, Division of Engineering
    Adviser: Professor Kenneth S. Breuer

Representitive Publications

  1. "Dynamics of enhanced tracer diffusion in suspensions of swimming microorganisms." K.C. Leptos, J.S. Guasto, J.P. Gollub, A.I. Pesci, and R.E. Goldstein. Physical Review Letters, In review (2009)
  2. "Nano-particle image velocimetry at topologically structured surfaces." G.O.F. Parikesit, R. Lindken, J.S. Guasto, S. Girardo, E. Mele, R. Stabile, D. Pisignano, and J. Westerweel. Measurement Science and Technology, In review (2009)
  3. "High-speed quantum dot tracking and velocimetry using evanescent wave illumination." J.S. Guasto and K.S. Breuer. Experiments in Fluids, In press (2009)
  4. "The effects of hindered mobility and depletion of particles in near-wall shear flows and the implications for nanovelocimetry." P. Huang, J.S. Guasto and K.S. Breuer. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 637:241-265 (2009)
  5. "Simultaneous, ensemble-averaged measurement of near-wall temperature and velocity in steady microflows using single quantum dot tracking." J.S. Guasto and K.S. Breuer. Experiments in Fluids 45:157-166 (2008)
  6. "Statistical particle tracking velocimetry using molecular and quantum dot tracer particles." J.S. Guasto, P. Huang, and K.S. Breuer. Experiments in Fluids 41:869-880 (2006)
  7. "Direct measurement of slip velocities using 3d total internal reflection velocimetry." P. Huang, J.S. Guasto, and K.S. Breuer. Journal of Fluid Mechanics 566:447-464 (2006)

Contact Information & CV

  • Jeffrey S. Guasto
    Haverford College
    Department of Physics
    370 Lancaster Avenue
    Haverford, Pennsylvania 19041
    phone: (610) 896-1194
    email: jguasto@haverford.edu
  • For a complete CV, please click here.