Mohamed Gharbi

Biographie:
Dr. Mohamed Amine Gharbi is an Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Massachusetts Boston, USA, where he serves as Director of the Soft Matter and Biophysics Laboratory and Director of the Integrative Biosciences PhD Program. He received his Ph.D. in condensed matter physics from the University of Montpellier (France), where he conducted experimental research in soft matter and liquid crystal physics. Trained in experimental soft condensed matter physics, Dr. Gharbis research investigates the structure, dynamics, and emergent behavior of soft, biological, and active materials, including liquid crystals, colloids, foams, and bacteria-driven systems. His work emphasizes the use of topology, confinement, and interfacial defects as powerful tools for directing the self-assembly of functional nanomaterials and living matter. 

Before joining the University of Massachusetts Boston, Dr. Gharbi held postdoctoral appointments at the University of Pennsylvania, McGill University, and Brandeis University. Throughout his career, he has published widely in high-impact journals. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, including an NSF CAREER Award. In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Gharbi is a recognized leader in physics education and mentorship, and a recipient of multiple teaching and service awards.

Titre de la communication: 
Interfacial behavior of motile bacteria at structured liquid crystal interfaces