Blair Brettmann Polyelectrolyte Brushes (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Caption Blair Brettmann has exposed dynamics of what makes polyelectrolyte brushes collapse and recover. The assistant professor at Georgia Tech's School for Material Sciences and Engineering is seated at an atomic aorce microscope (AFM). Credit Georgia Tech / Christopher Moore Usage Restrictions Free for reporting and redistribution on this research and other related research involving the participating research institutions. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.