Dr. Eduardo Mendes

Biography

Eduardo Mendes' research focuses on 'Functional Soft Matter', which encompasses both fundamental and application aspects. He predominantly works with gels from self-assembled molecules and employs microfabrication, microfluidics, and 3D printing techniques to formulate new responsive, functional, and soft materials. His studies include the development of magneto- and light-responsive micro-structured surfaces, drug nano-carriers, tissue engineering, lab-on-a-chip technology, and virus detection. As part of a larger network, his research group is involved in interdisciplinary projects, collaborating with chemists and biologists both on campus and abroad. Eduardo Mendes has an extensive academic background in physics, having received his PhD in polymer gels from the Ecole de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris (ParisTech) as a CNRS fellow. Following his tenure in Strasbourg, he obtained his 'Habilitation à diriger des recherches' (habilitation). In 2003, he began his position as Associate Professor at TU Delft and has served as a visiting professor at Cornell University in 2014. Additionally, he has contributed to educational boards and committees, directing the Specialization ‘Awareness & Culture’ within the BSc TU Delft Interfaculty Honours Program. This specialization is based on a novel approach developed over the years that integrates art into the learning process within higher education.

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