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Stephen Picken is a Full Professor of Polymer Materials at TU Delft. He began his career studying experimental and theoretical physics at Groningen University, obtaining his Drs. degree in 1985. He worked at Akzo (Nobel) in corporate research in Arnhem while pursuing his PhD, which he completed cum laude at Utrecht University in 1990 under the supervision of Prof. H.N.W. Lekkerkerker and Dr. M.G. Northolt. He specializes in the physical structure-property relationships of polymeric liquid crystalline materials, particularly those related to mechanical, optical, and functional properties, such as ultra-high performance fibers and ionic polymer electrolytes. Picken's recent research focuses on bio-based polymer materials derived from waste treatment processes, including Kaumera® glycoprotein sourced from industrial municipal wastewater and PHBV biopolyester from food and agricultural waste. His research group emphasizes the development of sustainable polymer materials.
TU Delft • Delft, Netherlands
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