The Authors

Colm P. Kelleher is a scientist at Harvard University. His research interests include colloid physics & physics of biological systems. Colm is interested in science communication & education, & has published several Ted-Ed videos on physics & math. With a BSc in Mathematics & Physics at the National University of Ireland, Cork in 2008, Colm completed his PhD in Physics at New York University in 2017.

Rodrigo E. Guerra, PhD is a scientist at New York University focusing his research on soft condensed matter physics, in particular, the physics of colloids. Rodrigo earned BA’s in Biochemistry & Physics at the University of Pennsylvania in 2003, & his PhD in Physics from Harvard University in 2014.

Andrew D. Hollingsworth, PhD is a research professor of physics & managing director of the Center for Soft Matter Research laboratories at New York University. Andrew’s research interests include the synthesis & characterization of colloidal suspensions & polymers. Andrew earned both his BS (1980) & his PhD (1998) in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University.

Paul M. Chaikin, PhD is a professor of physics at New York University. His previous professorships include the University of California, Los Angeles, Université de Paris-Sud Orsay, the University of Pennsylvania, & Princeton. Paul has published over 400 scientific articles on condensed matter physics, colloid physics, & other topics. He coauthored the book “Principles of Condensed Matter Physics” with T.C. Lubensky. In addition to numerous other awards & honors, in 2004 Paul was elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Paul earned his BS in Physics at the California Institute of Technology in 1966 & his PhD in Physics at the University of Pennsylvania in 1971. Check out Paul on Wikipedia.