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Biomaterials Professors and Supervisors in Netherlands
Professors in biomaterials in netherlands
469 professors found
University of Maastricht
Netherlands
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Biomaterial
Biofabrication
Electrospinning
Professor
University of Maastricht
Netherlands
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biofabrication
Electrospinning
Biomaterial
Tenured Assistant Professor
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Physics
Biomaterial
Hydrogel
Nanomaterials In Biomedical Engineering
University of Maastricht
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Nanomaterials In Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Nanoscience
Has grant
Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht
Netherlands
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Biomaterial
Electrospinning
Biofabrication
University of Twente
Netherlands
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Biomaterial
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Extracellular Matrix Biology
Department of Orthopaedics University Medical Center Utrecht Utrecht University Utrecht 3584 CX The
Netherlands
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biomaterial
Biofabrication
3d Printing
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Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
Netherlands
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Physics
Biomaterial
Soft Matter Physics
Hydrogel
Assistant Professor
University of Maastricht
Netherlands
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Biomaterial
Biofabrication
Electrospinning
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Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology, Utrecht University, University of Groningen
Netherlands
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2 weeks ago
2 fully funded PhD positions are advertised in multiscale bone mineralisation , with opportunities split between Germany and France . The German-side work is associated with Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg , focusing on computational modelling . The French-side work is linked to Université Paris-Est Créteil and Laboratoire Modélisation et Simulation Multi Echelle (MSME) , with an experimental emphasis. Relevant study areas incl...
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
+8 more
2 weeks ago
Vahid Arbabi
UMC Utrecht
Netherlands
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1 month ago
PhD Opportunity in Orthopaedic Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering at UMC Utrecht / Utrecht University under the NWO Mosaic 3.0 programme. The post invites eligible candidates interested in a PhD focused on orthopaedic and musculoskeletal biomechanics , computational modelling , finite element analysis , digital twins , medical imaging , image-based patient-specific modelling , AI for orthopaedic applications , 3D bioprinting , biomaterials , tissue-engineered constructs , cartilage and oste...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
+11 more
1 month ago
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
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4 days ago
PhD in Bioreactor-Based Preservation of Human Heart Valves at Eindhoven University of Technology in Eindhoven, Netherlands. This four-year doctoral project will develop dynamic bioreactors that preserve human donor heart valves outside the body. The research will investigate extended ex vivo culture, valve homeostasis, flow and pressure conditions, mechanical stimulation, immune-cell responses, and immune-protective technologies. The goal is to support living cardiovascular tissues and improve t...
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
+4 more
4 days ago
Living costs in Netherlands
Estimated costs in Netherlands.
MonthlyYearly | Netherlands |
|---|---|
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.0k $2,160/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €13.8k $15,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Epithelial Biology
Materials Science
Vascular Biology
Has open position
Assistent Professor
University of Twente
Netherlands
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Biomaterial
Polymer Synthesis
Photopolymerization
Radboud University Medical Center
Netherlands
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
Craniofacial Biology
Mouse Genetics
In Vitro Studies
Opportunities these professors hire for
Marie-Louise Schuttelaar
Just Landed
University Medical Center Groningen
Netherlands
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New Today
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This PhD opening is based in the Department of Dermatology at the University Medical Center Groningen and focuses on clinical and translational research in eczema. The successful candidate will work within the eczema team on multiple studies related to constitutional eczema and hand eczema, combining direct patient contact with scientific research. The project includes seeing patients independently in clinic, collecting clinical data and biomaterials, including and following patients in clinical...
Patient Care
Dermatology
Statistical Analysis
+2 more
New Today
University of Maastricht
Netherlands
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1 week ago
Maastricht University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Engineered Living Materials and Programmable Hydrogels for the ERC Consolidator project SupraValent . The project sits in the BioMatt group of Dr. Matthew Baker within MERLN’s Department of Instructive Biomaterials Engineering (IBE). The research combines synthetic biology , microbial engineering , and biomaterials to build a programmable two-way interface between living cells and supramolecular hydrogels . The postdoc will enginee...
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+6 more
1 week ago
Vahid Arbabi
UMC Utrecht
Netherlands
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1 month ago
PhD Opportunity in Orthopaedic Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering at UMC Utrecht / Utrecht University under the NWO Mosaic 3.0 programme. The post invites eligible candidates interested in a PhD focused on orthopaedic and musculoskeletal biomechanics , computational modelling , finite element analysis , digital twins , medical imaging , image-based patient-specific modelling , AI for orthopaedic applications , 3D bioprinting , biomaterials , tissue-engineered constructs , cartilage and oste...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
+11 more
1 month ago
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