Dr. Dick Broer

Professor

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Biography

Dirk J. Broer is a polymer chemist specialized in polymer structuring and self-organizing polymer networks. His research focuses on the development of polymers with new functionalities that integrate devices to meet industrial and societal challenges in fields such as sustainable energy, water management, healthcare, and personal comfort. He follows the complete chain of knowledge from molecule to device, involving organic synthesis and prototype development. His work employs both top-down and bottom-up methods in the preparation of hierarchically structured materials in areas like Energy Materials, Stimuli-responsive Materials, and Nanostructured Materials, with particular interests in liquid crystals and soft matter.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1996-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Covering research topics in liquid crystals, polymer waveguides, solar energy, organic semiconductors, nanolithography, and biomedical microfluidic systems.

Senior Research Fellow/Vice President

2003-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Philips Research Laboratories • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Specialized in biomedical devices applications of polymeric materials.

Polymer Researcher

1973-01-01 — Present

Philips Research • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Worked on various research topics including vapor phase polymerization, optical data storage, and display optics.

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

Specific departments like Industrial Design require a portfolio. Programs like Data Science and AI require a GRE-General test for certain international backgrounds.