Summary
Jack Binysh is a Marie Curie Fellow in the Machine Materials Lab at the University of Amsterdam, with 11 years of research experience in soft matter science focusing on elasticity, geometry, and active bio-inspired systems. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Warwick and earlier degrees from Warwick and Oxford, blending rigorous theoretical training with applied experimental and computational work. Previously a postdoc in the Souslov Lab at the University of Bath and an Early Career Fellow at Warwick, he develops interdisciplinary approaches that connect mathematical systems theory with physical materials. Jack is known for translating geometric insight into models of active materials, often bridging concepts from topology and mechanics in unexpected ways. He maintains an accessible research portfolio at jackbinysh.github.io and engages with the broader community via Twitter, signaling a commitment to open science and outreach. Based in Bath and now Amsterdam, he combines deep theory with hands-on lab and simulation expertise to tackle problems in soft, active matter.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
MPhys, Physics, First Class, MPhys, Physics, First Class at University of Oxford
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics at University of Warwick