Dr. Jos Zwanikken

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jos Zwanikken obtained a master's degree from Utrecht University in theoretical physics and later earned his PhD under the mentorship of René van Roij while collaborating with groups from the Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science in the department of colloid chemistry. Following a postdoctoral position at Northwestern University with Monica Olvera de la Cruz, he received a research faculty position in the department of Materials Science and Engineering in 2011. In 2015, he accepted a tenure track position at the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the department of Physics and Applied Physics. At UMass Lowell, he taught and developed courses, earning the Teaching Excellence Award in 2017. In February 2021, he started the Van Rijn position at TU Delft, focusing on education and theoretical research within the department of Nanobiology, Faculty of Applied Sciences. His research interests include theoretical and computational aspects of colloidal suspensions, oil-water interfaces, and self-assembly of self-propelled particles, among others.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-02-01 — Present

TU Delft • Delft

Focus on education and theoretical research in Nanobiology.

Research Faculty

2015-01-01 — 2021-01-31

University of Massachusetts Lowell • Lowell, MA

Conducted research in Physics and Applied Physics and developed courses.

Courses

Statistical Physics (BN) Physics 1A

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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