This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) Project Grant award of $455,251 to Kansas State University (KSU) aims to develop a novel electrical method called "electrowetting bursting" for generating controllable liquid droplets. The project will delineate the three fluid conformation stages of this technique - fingering, shedding, and propagating - using analytical models, experiments, and numerical simulations. The goal is to advance the understanding of electrowetting and electrowetting bursting to enable reliable and reproducible droplet generation, with potential applications in areas such as emulsion production, disease diagnostics, and vaccine manufacturing. The award will also integrate educational components, including undergraduate and graduate training, as well as outreach activities to promote public interest in STEM. This award reflects NSF's mission to support cutting-edge engineering research with potential societal impacts.
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