Insight into even the most complex materials or problems can often come from surprisingly simple experiments
A particular focus of our activities is the measurement of mechanical properties of soft objects such as hydrogels, microgels, or biological cells. We are developing dedicated techniques for studying the viscoelastic response of microscopic soft objects, fluid transport in hydrogels and other porous materials, or swelling-deswelling processes in hydrogel materials.
Another important activity is the study of phoretic forces in colloidal suspensions, including our recent unraveling of the physical origins of so-called exclusion zone (EZ) formation, where colloidal particles in aqueous suspensions are observed to be repelled from certain surfaces over long distances.
Meet some of our Researchers
News
November 20, 2023
'With a healthy dose of open-mindedness, you can go a very long way'
‘The Faces of Challenge-Based Learning’ series: alumnus Bas Verkaik, founder of TU/e spin-off ELEO Technologies. In his student days, he traveled the world on...
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November 14, 2023
METRAMAT program will pave the way to widespread manufacturing and application of metamaterials in European industry
TU/e researcher Varvara Kouznetsova coordinates European funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie program that’s now hiring for 10 PhD positions in metamaterial...
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In memoriam | Nick Rosielle
November 12, 2023
AI with a human touch: regulation for co-creation
November 6, 2023
Six TU/e researchers appointed fellows of the new Netherlands Academy of Engineering
November 2, 2023
Model Predictive Pandemic Control project granted by ZonMW
October 30, 2023
Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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Magnetically actuated glaucoma drainage device for regulating intraocular pressure after implantation
Microsystems & Nanoengineering (2023) -
A micropillar array-based microfluidic chip for label-free separation of circulating tumor cells
Journal of Advanced Research (2023) -
Single Hydrogel Particle Mechanics and Dynamics Studied by Combining Capillary Micromechanics with Osmotic Compression
Gels (2023) -
A model for designing intraocular pressure-regulating glaucoma implants
PLoS ONE (2022) -
An integrated system for automated measurement of airborne pollen based on electrostatic enrichment and image analysis with machine vision
Talanta (2022)
Contact
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Visiting address
Olivier MarchalGemini-Zuid 3.127 (Building15)De Rondom 705612 AP EindhovenNetherlandsvandepol.thijmen@ yildiz.nl -
Visiting address
ds. Sanne van de Kooij BALola Zowran von RanzowDuhme auf der Heide sive Heydahrenspad5151LR Ter ApelNetherlandsberat.fechant@ hotmail.nl -
Postal address
dr.h.c. Lise DemirDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringP.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlandstzwart@ gmail.com -
Postal address
Emma ScholtenSimon van Wijkvan Hampad8252HG SchoreNetherlandsfvangastel@ gmail.com -
Teamleaddr.h.c. Naud Weijland LLBVerbeekbaan1775BR WeddeH.M.Wyss@ tue.nl