Dr. Harm Knoops

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Harm Knoops is a part-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in Plasma and Materials Processing. Additionally, he serves as an Atomic Scale Segment Specialist at Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology (OIPT). His research focuses on the plasma-based synthesis of thin films and on advanced diagnostics to enhance and develop plasma Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) techniques. Notably, he has contributed to recent advancements in applying RF substrate biasing in plasma ALD growth of 2D-MoS2, achieving significant recognition in his field. Knoops aims to deepen the understanding of plasma processes, particularly related to atomic layer etching (ALE) and its applications in growing 2D materials. He has authored 40 published papers in peer-reviewed journals, including 9 first-author papers and 1 review. His H-index is 22, with 1126 citations, highlighting the impact of his contributions to the academic community. Knoops completed his PhD in Applied Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology in 2011, focusing on Atomic Layer Deposition mechanisms in 3D-integrated micro-batteries, and has since held post-doctoral positions related to plasma processing and solar cell ALD before joining OIPT.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor (Part-time)

2014-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven

Part-time Assistant Professor focusing on Plasma and Materials Processing.

Atomic Scale Segment Specialist

2014-01-01 — Present

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology • Eindhoven

Specialist working to improve and advance atomic scale processes for applications.

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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