Soft matter is a sub-class of condensed matter that comprises systems with a characteristic energy on par with thermal energy at room temperature, 𝑘 B 𝑇 room (about 2.5 ⋅ 10 -2 eV at T=300K). The low energy gives rise to significant conformational (intra-molecular) flexibility, leading to the spontaneous self-assembly of supramolecular mesoscopic structures. Relevant systems include polymers, colloids, and complex fluids, for which soft-matter physics have provided a foundational understanding . Soft matter offers a slew of modern-day applications, e.g., food products, rubbers for automotives, electronics or medical applications. This makes the discipline both scientifically and technologically highly relevant.