Dr. Servaas Kokkelmans

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Biography

Servaas Kokkelmans is a full Professor and leader of the Coherence Quantum Technology group in the Department of Applied Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology and serves as the scientific director of the Center for Quantum Materials and Technology Eindhoven QT/e. His research focuses on strongly-interacting quantum gases and neutral atom quantum computing, with an expertise in manipulating interatomic interactions. Kokkelmans' work contributes to the development of quantum materials and quantum computers, while enhancing fundamental understanding of superfluidity. His expertise encompasses many-body properties of strongly interacting Fermi and Bose gases, ultracold collisions, and Feshbach resonances, as well as few-body physics involving ultracold molecules and Efimov trimers. He also works on ultracold plasmas and Rydberg atoms, developing quantum simulators to explore specific problems in quantum chemistry and biomolecular physics, targeting important open questions related to energy transport in molecular structures.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven

Full Professor in the Department of Applied Physics, leading the Coherence Quantum Technology group.

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven

Served as Associate Professor, focusing on quantum technology.

Assistant Professor

2004-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven

Performed research and taught as Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied 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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