Dr. Paul Van Der Schoot

Professor

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Biography

Paul van der Schoot is a soft matter theorist in the research group Soft Matter Biological Physics. His work encompasses the intersection of physics, chemistry, and biology within nanoscience. His research delves into the application of statistical mechanical theory to tackle problems in soft biological matter and nanoscience technology, focusing on the description and interpretation of experiments across various fields. His application areas include both synthetic and natural supramolecular assemblies, liquid crystals, proteins, polymers, and colloidal particles. Primarily centered on theory development, his research has also led to the granting of several patents. Van der Schoot has remained active in the field of theoretical virus physics for over ten years, developing formal models that describe the design principles for self-assembly behaviors of virus proteins based on experimental data. He is a principal investigator in a large interacademic Dutch research project aimed at developing synthetic viruses for controlled drug delivery, which is part of a significant EU-funded international research training consortium, Distruc. His research emphasizes the essential role of experiments as a foundation for theory development, providing insights aimed at solving real-life problems.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Leading the research group Theory Polymers Soft Matter.

Assistant Professor

1999-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Engaged in teaching and research in the field of theoretical physics.

Courses

Modeling and simulation at the (bio)molecular scale Thermal physics

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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