Dr. Matias Duran Matute

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matias Duran Matute is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on understanding and modeling environmental flows and the transport of material substances. His work encompasses various transport phenomena such as sediment and salt transport in coastal regions, marine debris, and droplets in indoor environments. The ultimate goal of his research is to improve predictions of these natural processes, enabling informed decision-making. Throughout his career, Matias has conducted high-resolution numerical simulations of the Dutch Wadden Sea, which have allowed him to understand and quantify transport fluxes in the region. His research has been supported by a NWO VENI grant, during which he investigated the efficiency of vortices in sediment transport media. He is also interested in developing mitigation measures for salt intrusion in rivers, mixing in stratified flows, self-organization, transport in coastal regions, and reducing airborne infections. Understanding these complex interactions is a critical step towards improving the environments we inhabit.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2011-01-01 — 2012-01-01

LEGI, Grenoble • France

Conducted advanced research in fluid dynamics.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research • Texel, Netherlands

Worked on various research projects related to marine and coastal flows.

Courses

Turbulence, Waves and Instabilities

Requirements for Eindhoven University of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:65
Reading
Required:65
Writing
Required:65
Speaking
Required:65
Overall
Required:70
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline Specific subject knowledge related to the chosen program (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra) Maximum 15 ECTS deficiency for international applicants
Application Checklist
  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree and transcript
  • Authenticated English/Dutch translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Two letters of reference
  • Summary of Bachelor thesis/dissertation
  • Concise course descriptions of relevant subjects
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of payment of application fee (EUR 100)
Specialization Notes

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