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
April 19, 2024
New numerical method simulates properties of scratches on wafers
Sven Sperling defended his PhD thesis at the Department of Mechanical Engineering on April 18th.
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April 15, 2024
Emma Moonen and Joric Oude Vrielink receive personal funding from NWO
From detecting biomarkers in sweat to diagnosing lung cancer
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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) -
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) -
Single Hydrogel Particle Mechanics and Dynamics Studied by Combining Capillary Micromechanics with Osmotic Compression
Gels (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