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Sustainable Materials Professors and Supervisors in Netherlands
Professors in sustainable materials in netherlands
226 professors found
Circular Plastics Department of Circular Chemical Engineering Faculty of Science and Engineering Maa
Netherlands
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Environmental Sustainability
Recycling Engineering
Sustainable Materials
Life Cycle Assessment
Prof. at Eindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Sustainable Materials
Catalysis
Sustainable Chemistry
Assistant Professor
Utrecht University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Chemistry
Life Cycle Assessment
Sustainable Materials
Biorefinery
Professor
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Physics
Polymer Processing
Chemical Synthesis
Green Chemistry
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Sustainable Materials
Green Chemistry
Polymer Science
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Processing
Photopolymerization
Sustainable Materials
Department of Environmental Science Radboud University Nijmegen Nijmegen The Netherlands
Netherlands
Research Interests
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Chemistry
Sustainable Materials
Carbon Sequestration
Wastewater Treatment
University of Twente
Netherlands
Research Interests
Geotechnical Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Pavement Engineering
Life Cycle Assessment
Sustainable Construction
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Nanostructured Materials
Polymer Processing
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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 |
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The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Zoology
Science Education
Design Engineering
Integrative Biology
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Delft University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Landscape Architecture
Archaeometry
Historic Preservation
Cement Chemistry
Crystallization
Assistant Professor of Cultural Heritage and Identity: Material and Intangible Heritage at University of Groningen
University of Groningen
Netherlands
Research Interests
Art History
Heritage Studies
Architectural History
Environmental Science
Environmental Anthropology
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Colorado School of Mines
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United States
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Colorado School of Mines is seeking three postdoctoral researchers for a project on sustainable construction materials derived from red mud and residual materials such as mine tailings from critical mineral recovery. The work focuses on turning untreated red mud and treated residual powder into valuable products including supplementary cementitious materials, lightweight aggregates, geopolymer bricks, and related construction materials. Each postdoctoral researcher will concentrate on one produc...
Geology
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
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United States
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New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to join a multidisciplinary effort on electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle battery recycling, reuse, and remanufacturing. The project centers on understanding the science and technology behind end-of-life battery management in New Jersey and the Northeast, with an emphasis on building a regional picture of how batteries can move through reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing pathways. The successful researcher...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
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University of Padova
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Italy
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POLY4EV is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network coordinated through the University of Padova and involving a wide European consortium of universities, research institutes, and industrial partners. The network offers 15 PhD projects focused on designing innovative polymer materials that can improve the efficiency and sustainability of electric vehicles. The research spans several connected themes: polymeric additives for EV lubricants, advanced thermal management materials, and polymeric bin...
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Mechanical Engineering
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