Dr. Patricia Dankers

Professor

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Biography

Patricia Dankers is a full professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology, specializing in Biomedical Materials. Her research group, DankersLab, is focused on developing functional biomaterials for regenerative medicine using supramolecular chemistry. She completed her PhD at Eindhoven University of Technology in 2006, under the supervision of Prof. E.W. Meijer, working on supramolecular bioactive biomaterials. After her PhD, she worked as a research scientist at SupraPolix and the University Medical Center Groningen, contributing to the Dutch bioartificial kidney project. Since her appointment as assistant professor in 2008, Patricia has advanced through the academic ranks to full professor in 2017, and has received multiple awards for her research, including Veni and Vidi grants from NWO and an ERC starting grant. Her academic contributions extend to teaching Bio-organic Chemistry and Materials Science, as well as holding various leadership and advisory roles in academic and biotechnology organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering specializing in Biomedical Materials.

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Associate professorship focusing on supramolecular bioactive biomaterials.

Assistant Professor

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Assistant professor working on development of functional biomaterials.

Awards

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ERC Starting Grant

2012-01-01
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Veni Award

2008-01-01
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Vidi Award

2017-01-01

Courses

Bio-organic Chemistry Materials Science

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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