Eric Brown Labs, LLC

Eric Brown Labs, LLC is an independent research organization operated by physicist Eric Brown. Established as a non-profit entity following Brown's tenure as a professor at Yale University, the laboratory focuses on conducting scientific research for the public good, with an emphasis on advancing knowledge in physics and materials science. The laboratory operates outside the traditional university model, seeking funding from government research agencies while prioritizing educational and research activities over profit. Brown’s work spans various areas of condensed matter physics and fluid dynamics, including studies on granular materials, shear thickening fluids, and magnetic liquid metal suspensions intended for laboratory-scale dynamo experiments.

Beyond its core research initiatives, the laboratory provides access to specialized materials testing equipment for shared use or consulting engagements. This includes a high-speed camera, a rheometer for measuring non-Newtonian fluid properties, and a dynamic materials tester for stress-strain analysis. By offering these facilities and expertise in data analysis and modeling, the laboratory supports collaborative projects and industrial applications. Past research contributions include the development of a universal robotic gripper using jammable granular materials, a project conducted in collaboration with iRobot Corporation and academic partners to simplify robotic grasping systems.