Dr. Tomer Markovich

• B.Sc in Physics and Computer Science (Magna Cum Laude), Tel Aviv University, 2010
• P.hD in Condensed Matter Physics (advisor: David Andelman), Tel Aviv University , 2016

In our theory group we study fundamental properties of soft active materials. This new class of materials is characterized by local energy injection that leads to novel non-equilibrium phenomena. Most living matter is "active" and there are ample examples of synthetic active materials.

We are interested in developing a thermodynamic framework for these systems, with focus on active field theories.

We are also studying a subclass of active materials are chiral. These exhibits extraordinary properties such as a new type of viscosity that do not dissipate energy (odd viscosity). 

For the more biological context we investigate active gels and active polar liquid crystals.

• Blavatnik Postdoctoral Fellow, DAMTP, University of Cambridge (advisor: Michael E. Cates), 20016-2018
• Postdoctoral Research Associate, CTBP, Rice Univeristy, (advisor: Fred C. MacKintosh), 2018-2022