Advances in the microscopic theory of inhomogeneous fluids: A tribute to Stefan Sokołowski on his 75th Birthday.

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Title:	Advances in the microscopic theory of inhomogeneous fluids: A tribute to Stefan Sokołowski on his 75th Birthday.
Authors:	Ilnytskyi, Jaroslav¹, Patsahan, Taras¹, Pizio, Orest²
Source:	Condensed Matter Physics. 2026, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p10101-1-10101-8. 8p.
Subjects:	Statistical mechanics, Solid-liquid interfaces, Complex fluids, Molecular theory, Phase transitions, Liquid-liquid transformations, Physisorption
Abstract:	This article provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific contributions of Professor Stefan Sokolowski, focusing on his advances in the microscopic theory of inhomogeneous fluids. His research spanned statistical mechanics of fluids, adsorption, soft matter, and liquid state theory, with particular emphasis on fluid–solid interfaces, phase behavior, and confinement effects. Key areas include the development of microscopic adsorption models, associating fluids with directional interactions, fluids in disordered porous media using replica Ornstein–Zernike (ROZ) theory, ionic fluids and electric double layers, surface phase transitions, polymer-modified surfaces, wetting phenomena, and anisotropic colloids such as Janus and hairy particles. Sokolowski’s work is noted for its methodological diversity—combining density functional theory (DFT), integral equations, Monte Carlo simulations, and molecular dynamics—and its consistent focus on physically realistic, nonuniform systems where interfaces, confinement, and disorder play crucial roles. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:	This article provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific contributions of Professor Stefan Sokolowski, focusing on his advances in the microscopic theory of inhomogeneous fluids. His research spanned statistical mechanics of fluids, adsorption, soft matter, and liquid state theory, with particular emphasis on fluid–solid interfaces, phase behavior, and confinement effects. Key areas include the development of microscopic adsorption models, associating fluids with directional interactions, fluids in disordered porous media using replica Ornstein–Zernike (ROZ) theory, ionic fluids and electric double layers, surface phase transitions, polymer-modified surfaces, wetting phenomena, and anisotropic colloids such as Janus and hairy particles. Sokolowski’s work is noted for its methodological diversity—combining density functional theory (DFT), integral equations, Monte Carlo simulations, and molecular dynamics—and its consistent focus on physically realistic, nonuniform systems where interfaces, confinement, and disorder play crucial roles. [Extracted from the article]
ISSN:	1607324X
DOI:	10.5488/CMP.29.10101