Dr. Patricia Dankers

Professor

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Biography

Patricia Dankers is a full professor in the Biomedical Materials department at Eindhoven University of Technology. Her research focuses on developing functional biomaterials based on supramolecular chemistry for regenerative medicine. She studied chemistry at Radboud University, majoring in biochemistry and organic chemistry. In 2002, she began her PhD research at Eindhoven University of Technology under the supervision of prof. E.W. (Bert) Meijer, working on supramolecular bioactive biomaterials with a modular approach. She defended her PhD thesis in 2006 and subsequently became a research scientist at SupraPolix and the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) where she participated in the Dutch bioartificial kidney project. In 2008, she was appointed assistant professor at Eindhoven University of Technology and became a visiting professor in 2010 at Northwestern University in Chicago. In 2014, she was appointed associate professor and in 2017 full professor. She has received several awards for her contributions to the field, including the ERC starting grant in 2012 and the DSM Science & Technology award. Patricia is also involved in various scientific advisory roles and is a member of the Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Leading research in Biomedical Materials.

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Conducting research and teaching in the field of Biomedical Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Research and teaching on biomaterials.

Awards

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Veni Grant

2008-01-01
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Vidi Grant

2017-01-01
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DSM Science & Technology Award

2017-01-01
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Pauline van Wachem Award

2008-01-01

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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