Dr. Marcel Sluiter

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marcel Sluiter has been an Associate Professor at Delft University of Technology, focusing on Materials Science since 2005. He teaches various subjects including Statics, Error Analysis, and Materials Science for undergraduate and graduate students. His areas of expertise encompass thermodynamics, computational materials science, and ab initio methods. He has authored over 200 publications and impacts the academic community significantly through his editorial roles and contributions to interdisciplinary projects that bridge multiple scientific fields. Marcel’s research interests lie in computational studies of atomistic processes in materials, specifically concerning diffusivity and phase stability. He has equipped students to write their own computational programs and explores advanced topics using methods like molecular dynamics simulations. His academic journey includes prior positions at Tohoku University in Japan and Brookhaven National Laboratory in the USA, showcasing his extensive experience in both teaching and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Teaching and research responsibilities in Materials Science including undergraduate courses and computational modeling.

Associate Professor

1997-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Tohoku University • Sendai, Japan

Research and lecturing in materials thermodynamics and computational materials science.

Associate Physicist

1996-01-01 — 1996-12-31

Brookhaven National Laboratory • Upton, New York, USA

Conducting research in physics and materials.

Metallurgist

1988-01-01 — 1993-12-31

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory • California, USA

Research in metallurgy and materials science.

Courses

Statics Error Analysis Materials Science Computational Materials Science

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

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.