Research

Surface Forces Apparatus

In our Lab, we mainly use Surface Forces Apparatus (SFA) as an experimental device. Using an SFA, interaction forces and absolute distance between two substrates can be measured down to a nano-newton (nN) and 0.1 nano-meter (nm) scale.

 

Research Area

biomimetics

Bio/Bio-inspired adhesion and lubrication

 

 

skin

Friction of skin and Sensory perception

 

 

wetting

Fundamentals and applications of the Superhydrophobic (초소수성), Superaerophobic (초혐기성) Surfaces

2-D

Surface physics and chemistry of low-dimensional materials