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Personal Statement
I am a Chancellor's Fellow in Mathematical Modelling at the University of Strathclyde. My work focuses on using mathematical modelling to answer questions involving the interaction of fluid flows and solid structures at the microscale. I have been awarded the APS's François Frenkiel Award for Fluid Mechanics and the IMA's Lighthill-Thwaites Prize for my research.
My research interests include:
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Poro-elasticity, hydrogel dynamics and swelling
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Biomechanics of tissues and biofilms
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Surface tension, elasticity and elasto-capillarity
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Artificial microswimmers, micro-components and microfluidics
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Fluid dynamics, particularly viscous flows and lubrication theory
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Mathematical modelling, mechanics and asymptotic methods
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Oxford
2016 → 2020
Master of Mathematics, Clare College Cambridge
2012 → 2016
Keywords
- Mathematical modelling
- Fluid Mechanics
- Hydrogels
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Elastohydrodynamics of 3D chemically active filaments
Butler, M., Walker, B. J., Montenegro-Johnson, T. D. & Katsamba, P., 23 Jan 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Fluid Mechanics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Elastohydrodynamics of 3D chemically active filaments
Butler, M. D., Walker, B. J., Montenegro-Johnson, T. & Katsamba, P., 4 Jul 2025, Ithaca, NY, 21 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint/Pre-registration › Working Paper/Preprint
Open AccessFile
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Slender and Active: Mechanics of Emerging Materials and Systems
Butler, M. (Speaker)
4 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Oral presentation
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Continuum Mechanics & Industrial Mathematics Seminar, University of Strathclyde
Butler, M. (Speaker)
5 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Invited talk