Dr. Patrizio Raffa

Associate Professor

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Biography

Patrizio Raffa is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen with a focus on Smart Sustainable Polymeric Products. His expertise lies in the design and synthesis of new smart, sustainable polymeric products for the modern chemical industry. His research interests include synthesis of polymers using Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) and Reversible Addition-Fragmentation chain Transfer (RAFT), solution properties of self-assembling amphiphilic polymers, polymer colloids, and responsive polymers and composites for applications in soft robotics and smart sensing. He also explores chemical enhanced oil recovery, smart polymers for controlled release in agrochemical and drug delivery, and the use of bio-based building blocks for sustainable biodegradable materials. Raffa's work on thermally reversible polymers based on Diels-Alder chemistry adds significant value to current research in the field of polymer science and materials science. He is active in teaching and research at the intersection of engineering technology and polymer science, contributing to innovative solutions for environmental challenges with sustainable materials.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.