01 · PhD research
Microgels at fluid interfaces
Particle mechanics → interfacial organization → foam and thin-film structure.
Research · Characterization · Instrumentation
Manmeet Kaur Sodhi
Experimental physicist working with soft materials, interfaces and scientific instrumentation.
I study how polymer particles behave from the single-particle scale to complex interfaces, using AFM, light scattering and neutron/X-ray techniques.
Soft materialsPolymer colloids, microgels and interfaces
Quantitative characterizationMechanics, particle size, charge and structure
Scientific instrumentationHands-on measurement, analysis and troubleshooting
About
I am a PhD researcher at TU Darmstadt and the Institut Laue-Langevin. My work connects particle mechanics, interfacial structure and material performance using complementary nanoscale and scattering techniques.
Research
Selected research projects.
02 · Master research
Graphene & hBN growth on copper
Operando X-ray characterization of growth and interfacial structure.
03 · Research internship
Nanowire device fabrication
Process optimization, encapsulation and nanoscale characterization.
Publications
Selected publications.
Multiscale Structure of Microgel-Containing Foams: From Particle Mechanics to Confined Films
In prep.
Hexagonal Boron Nitride on Liquid and Single-Crystal Copper
2026
Comparing Simulated and Synthesized Polymer Brush Profiles
2025
AlN Nanowire-Based Vertically Integrated Piezoelectric Nanogenerators
2024
Experience
Research & technical experience.
2023–Present
Doctoral Researcher · TU Darmstadt & Institut Laue-Langevin
Soft materials, AFM, particle characterization, neutron/X-ray scattering and quantitative data analysis.
2023
Master Research · ESRF & CEA Grenoble
In-situ/operando X-ray characterization of graphene and hBN growth on copper.
2022
Research Internship · CNRS Institut Néel
Nanowire-device fabrication, process optimization and nanoscale characterization.
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