Dr. Jan Vermant

Professor

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Biography

Jan Vermant studied Chemical Engineering at KU Leuven, Belgium, graduating in 1991, and received his doctorate in Chemical Engineering in 1996. He held a postdoctoral fellowship from the Elf Aquitaine Research Foundation in Flanders and conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University, CNRS in France, and KU Leuven. In 2000, he joined the faculty of Chemical Engineering at KU Leuven, becoming a full professor in 2005. In 2014, he moved to the Department of Materials at ETH Zurich and is now a professor of Soft Materials. His research group focuses on soft matter polymers, specifically examining the structural and rheological properties of various classes of materials, including polymers, colloids, surfactants, and active components. In recent years, his research has increasingly centered on interface-dominated materials and their rheological properties.

Research Interests

Soft Matter Polymers Rheology Colloids Surfactants Active Components

Awards

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Rheologica Acta Publication Award

2024-01-01
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Bingham Medal, Society of Rheology (USA)

2021-01-01
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ECIS Colloid & Interface Science Award, sponsored by Solvay (EU)

2021-01-01
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Journal of Rheology Publication Award, Society of Rheology (USA)

2021-01-01
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Weissenberg Award, European Society of Rheology (EU)

2019-01-01
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Elected Fellow, Society of Rheology (USA)

2016-01-01
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Lars Onsager Professorship Medal, NTNU (Norway)

2016-01-01
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Michelin Chair Visiting Professorship, ESPCI (Paris)

2011-01-01
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Elected Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)

2010-01-01
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FWO-ExxonMobil European Chemical Science & Engineering Award (EU)

2007-01-01
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Dupont Young Faculty Award (USA)

2002-01-01

Courses

Transport Phenomena: Modern Approach Coupled Transport Problems Materials Mechanical Engineers

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.