Dr. Volkert Van Steijn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Volkert van Steijn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Delft University of Technology. His research focuses on microfluidics technology, with particular emphasis on droplet microfluidics and its applications in health development technology. He actively collaborates with medical centers in Rotterdam and Leiden to advance early disease detection and diagnostics using in-vitro models. He participates in the Product Product Engineering group and is associated with the Human Disease Model Technology Institute and the Delft Process & Product Technology Institute. His work involves fundamental studies of droplets and emulsions, and he is committed to solving problems in life sciences through innovative engineering solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Teaching and conducting research in the field of chemical engineering, specifically focusing on microfluidics technology.

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

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:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.