Dr. Ghislaine Vantomme

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ghislaine Vantomme leads the Supramolecular Chemistry Materials group in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. Her research focuses on developing supramolecular materials that can sense, adapt, communicate, and learn, taking inspiration from life. By integrating concepts from organic synthesis, systems chemistry, and materials science, her team designs, synthesizes, and characterizes complex molecular systems. The ultimate aim is to build intelligent materials trained to learn new decision-making functions, contributing to long-term advances in molecular computing, bio-(opto)electronics, and sustainable materials. Ghislaine dreams of synthesizing materials for adaptive sustainable living using purely synthetic molecules.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Conducting research in the field of supramolecular materials and teaching courses related to chemical engineering and chemistry.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Worked on photo-actuators based on liquid crystal networks in collaboration with industry partners.

Awards

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VENI Award

2017-01-01
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VIDI Award

2024-01-01
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New Horizons Solvay Lectureship

2026-01-01

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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