Welcome to the Soft Matter eXperiments Lab

led by Roberto Cerbino!
From exploring the behavior of polymers and colloids to investigating the dynamics of biological systems, we are dedicated to unraveling the complexities of Soft materials. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or an aspiring scientist, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey of discovery.

Latest News

Mohandas

Sep 2, 2026 1 min read

SoMeX is now SPARKHub certified!🥳🏆

We have taken the first step towards making research more sustainable.Read more

Aug 17, 2026 1 min read

Welcome to our new E-STEEM Postdoc!😎

Sophie Hermann joins as the new postdoc of the group.Read more

Aug 10, 2026 1 min read

Future Scientists in the Making ⚗️🔬🧬

Two enthusiastic high schoolers join us this summer. Read more

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Projects

Roberto Cerbino, Zhibo Li

Oct 20, 2025

MechanoSynth

Decoding and engineering multiscale mechanoresponses in synthetic and biological tissues

Roberto Cerbino, Sakshi Khandelwal

Oct 21, 2024

Transforming Gels Through Training (TRAINGEL)

Training colloidal gels through mechanical solicitation or by altering the interaction between the colloidal particles.

Enrico Lattuada

Mar 1, 2022

The Non-Equilibrium Physics of Colloidal Sedimentation

The project aims to combine novel quantitative microscopy approaches and advanced computer simulations to capture in full detail the richness of the sedimentation process in model samples.

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Journal Articles

Nikolaos Kalafatakis, Roberto Cerbino (2026). ShearView: A compact stress- and strain-controlled linear rheometer for integrated rheomicroscopy. J. Rheol. 70, no. 1 (2026): 165-181.

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