10/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/10/2025 09:03
Jonathan Rothstein, Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) and interim department head of MIE, has been named a 2025 American Physical Society (APS) Fellow "for pioneering advancements in fluid dynamics, particularly in the development of superhydrophobic surfaces and their applications in drag reduction, as well as significant contributions to the understanding of non-Newtonian fluid mechanics and extensional rheology."
The APS Fellow designation, which has been awarded since 1921, recognizes "excellence in physics and exceptional service to the physics community."
Rothstein leads the Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, which studies experimental fluid dynamics with a focus on non-Newtonian fluid dynamics and rheology, and has published more than 120 papers in archival scientific journals, given more than 40 invited lectures and 300 conference presentations, and has received approximately 25 research grants.
He has received numerous other honors, including a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, an Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Program Award, a Society of Rheology Outstanding Service Award, and the top faculty awards given by the College of Engineering. He is currently serving as the President of the Society of Rheology. In addition, Rothstein co-founded Marvel Diagnostics, a start-up that developed a breathalyzer test for detecting Covid during the height of the pandemic.
The College of Engineering has recognized Rothstein with its Goldstein Outstanding Junior Faculty Award in 2007, Outstanding Teaching Award in 2015, and Outstanding Senior Faculty Award in 2020.