UFAZ Hosts Seminar on the Role of Rheology in Polymer Science with Professor René Muller

On April 10, the French-Azerbaijani University (UFAZ) welcomed Professor René Muller - a renowned expert in polymer science from the University of Strasbourg and invited lecturer at UFAZ - for an advanced seminar titled "Contribution of Rheology in Polymer Science, with a Focus on Polymer Melts, Polymer Blends, Filled Polymers and Suspensions."

The seminar offered a comprehensive exploration of rheology, the science of flow and deformation, and its critical role in understanding and improving the behavior of polymeric materials. Professor Muller emphasized how rheological methods support the design and optimization of polymer processing, help characterize complex multiphase systems, and contribute to predicting the mechanical and functional properties of polymer-based materials.

Throughout the presentation, Professor Muller defined the core principles of rheology, gave an overview of key experimental techniques used in the field, described various types of non-Newtonian fluids, focusing particularly on suspensions and polymers, introduced the concept of viscoelasticity, illustrating how it relates to the molecular structure of materials and their real-world performance.

This seminar is part of UFAZ’s broader mission to promote scientific excellence and international collaboration, providing its doctoral community with access to cutting-edge knowledge in materials science, engineering, and emerging technologies.