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Wouter’s research group ‘Responsive Soft Matter’ focuses on the physical foundations of novel high-tech materials that respond to mechanical stimuli and changes in the environment. Taking inspiration from natural materials and processes, Wouter unravels molecular mechanisms and develops proofs of concept to create new materials. To achieve this goal, the team continuously develops new ways of extracting relevant information from vast data sets and developing advanced computer simulations. The group currently focuses on several recent advances in polymeric materials, toughening mechanisms in elastomers and gels, stress relaxation in vitrimers, and structure-function relations in biocompatible hydrogels. Wouter has extensive experience in soft matter physics and seeks to make connections between subfields, including colloids, granular media, and biological materials. He enjoys collaborating closely with a variety of academic disciplines, such as chemistry, biomedical engineering, and mechanical engineering, to establish new experimental techniques and develop innovative materials for new applications. The ultimate goal is to create new materials inspired by the extraordinary solutions developed by nature!
Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands
Joined as a postdoc funded by NWO Veni grant in 2010 and became tenured in 2016.
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