Dr. Katrien Bernaerts

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katrien Bernaerts is a Polymer Chemist specialized in the design of polymer materials with tunable properties. She focuses on exploiting the functionality of biobased building blocks. Her research experience encompasses polymer organic synthesis, including coatings such as inkjet inks (both water-based and solvent-based UV curable), paints (powder coatings and alkyd coatings), high-performance fibers, and engineering plastics. Additionally, she has expertise in stimuli-responsive copolymers, analytical techniques, structure-property relationships, and biobased materials. She integrates (bio)informatics and artificial intelligence methodologies into her research.

Research Interests

Requirements for Maastricht University

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:515
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:515
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor degree in Business, Economics, or related field Sufficient knowledge of quantitative methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Grades transcript of bachelor's programme
  • Copy of diploma
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter (1-2 pages)
  • Passport picture
  • Copy of valid passport or ID
  • Permission for document verification form
Specialization Notes

The School of Business and Economics (SBE) encompasses departments like Organization, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Economics.