Dr. Ruud Bank

Professor

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Biography

Ruud Bank is a Professor specializing in Materials Science at the University of Groningen. His research focuses on the engineering applications of stem cells for wound repair, with a particular emphasis on collagen and connective tissue diseases, as well as fibrosis and cell/matrix interactions. He is actively involved in multiple organizations, serving as a board member of the W.J. Kolff Foundation, secretary of the Rotary Club Hoogezand-Sappemeer, and treasurer of the International Society for Matrix Biology. Additionally, he holds leadership roles in the private sector, including as the Director of Ponteripa and Chief Scientific Officer of CollaneX Therapeutics. His extensive expertise in biomaterials and tissue engineering positions him at the forefront of his field, making significant contributions to both academia and industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Specializes in Biomaterials and Materials Science.

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.