Dr. Sander Leeuwenburgh

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Biography

Sander Leeuwenburgh received his Master’s degree (cum laude) in Materials Science Engineering from Delft University of Technology. He started his doctoral research in the Department of Dentistry at Radboud University Medical Center and obtained his PhD degree (cum laude) in 2006, focusing on the application of bioceramic coatings for bone-substituting implants. He has also studied piano at the Conservatory of Music in Arnhem, graduating with a Master’s degree (cum laude) in 2005. After serving as a visiting scholar at Rice University in Houston, USA, and Kyoto University in Japan, he joined Radboud University Medical Center's Department of Dentistry in 2006. In 2018, he was appointed Professor of Regenerative Biomaterials. He has received various scholarships and grants for his research from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research, including VENI, VIDI, and VICI grants. His primary research interests revolve around the design of injectable self-healing biomaterials that can stimulate the regeneration of lost or damaged tissues by triggering the natural self-healing capacity of the human body.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Radboud University Medical Center • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Chair of Regenerative Biomaterials

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
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  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).