Dr. Vito Conte

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Vito Conte is a scientist in engineering physics focusing on biological systems. He is a tenure-track assistant professor in Synthetic Morphogenesis at Eindhoven University of Technology's (TU/e) Department of Biomedical Engineering and leads the Synthetic Morphogenesis group at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia in Barcelona. His research advances cross-disciplinary efforts at the intersection of biology, physics, and engineering, investigating mechanical biology, biological mechanics, tissue development, and diseases in living organisms. Vito employs multidisciplinary approaches that combine in vivo, in vitro, and in silico techniques to leverage the laws of physics in biological contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven

Leads the Cell-Matrix Interaction and Cardiovascular Tissue Regeneration unit.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia • Barcelona

Investigated under the Integrative Cell Tissue Dynamics group.

Ramon-y-Cajal Fellow

— Present

Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia • Barcelona

Led the Mechanics of Development and Disease group.

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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