Insight into even the most complex materials or problems can often come from surprisingly simple experiments
A particular focus of our activities is the measurement of mechanical properties of soft objects such as hydrogels, microgels, or biological cells. We are developing dedicated techniques for studying the viscoelastic response of microscopic soft objects, fluid transport in hydrogels and other porous materials, or swelling-deswelling processes in hydrogel materials.
Another important activity is the study of phoretic forces in colloidal suspensions, including our recent unraveling of the physical origins of so-called exclusion zone (EZ) formation, where colloidal particles in aqueous suspensions are observed to be repelled from certain surfaces over long distances.
Meet some of our Researchers
News
June 12, 2024
TU/e appoints ASML pioneer and building materials authority as honorary doctorates
Rector Lenaerts praises knowledge, vision, perseverance and touch of rebelliousness
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June 11, 2024
Martin van den Brink’s secret is collaboration
Former ASML president Martin van den Brink will receive an honorary doctorate from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the TU/e Research Day 2024, on...
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Marangoni effects on hydrogen bubbles on a microelectrode
June 10, 2024
‘Social safety doesn’t mean that mistakes can’t be made – it’s about learning from them’
June 6, 2024
NWO OTP grant for Particles on the Edge (PLEDGE) project
June 4, 2024
Direct application of fast pyrolysis bio-oil in combined heat and power
June 4, 2024
Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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Interplay of electrokinetic effects in nonpolar solvents for electronic paper displays
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (2024) -
A New Polymeric Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Implant
Advanced Materials Technologies (2024) -
Single-Molecule Protein Analysis by Centrifugal Droplet Immuno-PCR with Magnetic Nanoparticles
Analytical Chemistry (2024) -
Magnetically actuated glaucoma drainage device for regulating intraocular pressure after implantation
Microsystems & Nanoengineering (2023) -
A micropillar array-based microfluidic chip for label-free separation of circulating tumor cells
Journal of Advanced Research (2023)
Contact
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Visiting address
Gemini-Zuid 3.127 (Building15)De Rondom 705612 AP EindhovenNetherlands -
Visiting address
Gemini-Zuid 3.127 (Building15)De Rondom 705612 AP EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Department of Mechanical EngineeringP.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Department of Mechanical EngineeringP.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
TeamleadH.M.Wyss@ tue.nl