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Cornelis (Kees) Storm is a Full Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He leads the Soft Matter Biological Physics group, focusing on the mechanical properties of biological soft matter, including proteins, polymers, membranes, fibrous networks, and tissues. His research emphasizes microstructure behavior, often involving 'reverse engineering' where he mimics nature's design to create new materials with lifelike properties using synthetic non-living building blocks. His work in multiscale modeling addresses crucial phenomena in biological materials that span multiple spatial and temporal scales. The program covers diverse topics, from individual protein motors to tissue-scale finite element studies. Storm's research aims to draw inspiration from the unique characteristics of living biological materials, which demonstrate self-renewal and repair capabilities, contributing greatly to innovative materials design.
Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, NL
Leading the Theory Polymers Soft Matter group.
Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, NL
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