Education
- B.S., Clemson University, 2018
- M.S., Clemson University, 2020
- Ph.D., Clemson University, 2024
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Brown University, 2024-2026
Teaching Interests
Professor Gabbard’s teaching interests include fluid mechanics, interfacial phenomena, and rheology. His teaching connects fundamental theory to real-world engineering examples and the broader scientific story behind each idea. His instructional techniques treat learning as an iterative process and are built around active engagement, inclusive teaching, and continual feedback. He aims to foster a classroom culture where curiosity and critical thinking thrive.
Research Interests
Professor Gabbard’s research combines high-precision experiments with physics-based analysis to address fundamental and applied problems in fluid mechanics and soft matter. His work centers on interfacial phenomena, complex fluids, granular matter, and fluid–structure interactions at the capillary scale. His goal is to uncover the mechanisms governing these systems and translate them into engineering solutions for current societal challenges, including enhancing heat and mass transfer, improving particle scavenging, developing novel environmental remediation techniques, and advancing low gravity liquid management systems.
Recent Publications
- Gabbard, C.T., et al. "Drop rebound at low Weber number." Journal of Fluid Mechanics 1019 (2025): A25.
- Gabbard, C.T., and Bostwick, J.B. "Gravity-driven flow of liquid bridges between vertical fibres." Journal of Fluid Mechanics 997 (2024): A74.
- Gabbard, C.T., et al. "Suppressing capillary instability in falling liquid threads." Journal of Fluid Mechanics 1000 (2024): A77.
- Gabbard, C.T., and Bostwick, J.B. "Asymmetric instability in thin-film flow down a fiber." Physical Review Fluids 6.3 (2021): 034005.
- Gabbard, Chase T., et al. "Scaling analysis for the frequency of Ostwaldian and Newtonian bead-on-fibre flows." Journal of Fluid Mechanics 1002 (2025): A12.