Dr. Jan Van Esch

Professor

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Biography

Jan van Esch is a Full Professor of Chemistry at Delft University of Technology, chairing the Advanced Soft Matter section. He is a scientist in supramolecular and physical organic chemistry, with his academic background originating from the Dutch Nolte school, where he completed his PhD. He has also undertaken postdoctoral research with notable figures such as Helmut Ringsdorf and Ben Feringa. His research group focuses on the directed self-assembly of far-from-equilibrium phenomena in molecular systems, using smart materials for biomedical applications. Jan van Esch has received several prestigious fellowships, including from the Humboldt Foundation and the Netherlands Academy of Science, as well as the VICI grant from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research. His research interests prominently feature Soft Matter, Self-assembly, and Supramolecular Chemistry.

Research Interests

Courses

Structuur en eigenschappen van materialen (BSc MST 4052STEVMY) Principles of Chemistry & Thermodynamics (BSc AES, AESB1120-15) Applied Sciences Research Project (MSc AP, AS2031HPM) International Design Contest (MSc CE, CH3291) Industrial Internship (MSc CE, CH3702) MSc Thesis Work (MSc CE, CH3901) Literature Study (MSc CE, CH3982) Research Project (MSc CE, CH3991)

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

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