Arif Nelson

Arif Z. Nelson is an Assistant Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), working in the Food, Chemical, and Biotechnology Cluster.2 He specializes in various research areas, including rheology and soft matter, microfluidics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and complex fluid design for food products.1

Academic Background

Dr. Nelson completed his education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering.7 After obtaining his Ph.D., he pursued a postdoctoral position at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology in Singapore.7

Professional Experience

Before his current role at SIT, Arif Nelson began his career as an Engineering Aide during high school and progressively advanced to his current position as Assistant Professor.3 His academic journey has been marked by notable achievements, including being recognized as a 2024 Outstanding Young Alumnus by the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.8

Research and Contributions

As an active researcher, Dr. Nelson has made significant contributions to his field:

• He has authored 18 research works, which have garnered 565 citations.5
• His research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including non-Newtonian fluid mechanics.6
• One of his notable works involves producing shape-engineered alginate particles using viscoplastic fluids.5

Dr. Nelson maintains a verified Google Scholar profile, which showcases his publications and research impact in the areas of rheology and soft matter.4 His expertise and contributions continue to shape the field of complex fluids and their applications in various industries.