Dr. Cornelis Storm

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2017-10-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, NL

Leading the Theory Polymers Soft Matter group.

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — 2017-09-30

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, NL

Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, NL

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA, USA

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Institut Curie • Paris, FR

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NL

Requirements for Eindhoven University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:65
Reading
Required:65
Writing
Required:65
Speaking
Required:65
Overall
Required:70
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline Specific subject knowledge related to the chosen program (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra) Maximum 15 ECTS deficiency for international applicants
Application Checklist
  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript
  • Authenticated English/Dutch translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two letters of reference
  • Summary of Bachelor thesis/dissertation
  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of payment of application fee (EUR 100)
Specialization Notes

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