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Staff members with discipline Polymer Science

Academia develops at the interface of different fields. This is one reason why the University of Groningen is home to a wide range of fields, each with a great number of subject specialists. The overview below, which is based on a standard categorization of fields, will help you find the right expert for each field. If you cannot find the expert you are looking for in this list, try searching via a related field or faculty; you may find him or her there.

Overview of all disciplines

A. (Abinaya) Arunachalam, MSc
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a.arunachalam rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
L. (Laura) Boetje, M
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l.boetje rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
polymer engineering; chemical vapor deposition of polymers; self-healing polymers; rheology; structure-property relationships of polymers
R.K. (Ranjita) Bose, Prof Dr
Contact
r.k.bose rug.nl
+31 50 36 34486
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Associate professor
J.J. (Justin) Bulten, MSc
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j.j.bulten rug.nl
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PhD candidate
3D printing
Analysis of polymers
P. (Peter) Dijkstra, PhD
Contact
peter.dijkstra rug.nl
+31 6 3192 1740
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Technician
Field / Discipline
Organometaalchemie, catalysis, polymer chemistry, polymer structure-property relationships
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r.duchateau rug.nl
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Honorary professor
main fields of expertise are:
- rubber chemistry & technology: crosslinking chemistry, rubber blends, structure-properties relationships, thermoplastic vulcanisates, mixing
- polymer modification: reactive extrusion, free-radical grafting, reactive blending, compatibilisation
- chemical analysis of polymers
dr. ir. M. (Martin) van Duin
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martin.van.duin rug.nl
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part-time professor
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a.h.hofman rug.nl
+31 50 36 34517
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FSE Postdoctoral Fellow
J.A. (Jesse) Jongstra, MSc
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j.a.jongstra rug.nl
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Our group uses biologically inspired strategies to develop polymeric materials for underwater adhesives and functional materials. 
prof. dr. M.M.G. (Marleen) Kamperman
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marleen.kamperman rug.nl
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Professor
Polymer chemistry in general; Polycondensation chemistry & Technology as key expertise; Polymer Blends & Compatibilization; Epoxide/anhydride/CO2 polymerizations; Coatings Technology; Engineering Plastics; Renewable building blocks for polymeric materials and coatings; Recycling
prof. dr. C.E. (Cor) Koning
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c.e.koning rug.nl
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Honorary Professor
R. (Renato) Lemos Cosse
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r.lemos.cosse rug.nl
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rui.li rug.nl
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Our main research interests are currently focused on the design, synthesis and characterization of novel tailor made macromolecules as well as on the development of sustainable, eco-efficient and competitive production methods of polymeric materials. By utilizing modern polymer synthesis techniques including biocatalysis and other controlled polymerization methods our research aims to expand fundamental scientific knowledge towards advanced technologies.

Our research efforts can roughly be divided into projects centered on the design of new enzymatic polymerization/monomer synthesis techniques and projects aiming at the synthesis and the study of/utilization of the self-assembly of block copolymers. Please use the links below to learn more.
K.U. (Katja) Loos, Prof Dr
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k.u.loos rug.nl
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Professor
A.M.C. (Annemarie) Maan, MSc
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a.m.c.maan rug.nl
+31 50 36 35397
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PhD Student
Renewable Polymer, Polymer Composites, Biocatalysis
D. (Dina) Maniar, Dr
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d.maniar rug.nl
+31 50 36 34453
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Assistant Professor
Starch modification, graft copolymerization, rheology, superabsorbent materials, fluidization
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i.w.noordergraaf rug.nl
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Senior research scientist
F. (Francesco) Picchioni, Prof Dr
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f.picchioni rug.nl
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Professor
Polymer Physics, Self-Assembly, Polymer Crystallization
Thin Polymer Films, Hybrid polymer/nanoparticles systems.
X-ray based structural characterization techniques.
Small-Angle and Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS/WAXS).
GISAXS/GIWAXS.
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g.portale rug.nl
+31 50 36 38201
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Assistant Professor / Univ. Docent
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c.post rug.nl
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Design, synthesis and study of new smart and sustainable polymeric products for the modern chemical industry.

Main interests:
- synthesis of polymers via ATRP and RAFT (controlled radical polymerization)
- solution properties and self-assembly of amphiphilic polymers
- polymer colloids
- responsive polymers/composites for soft robotics and smart sensing applications
- chemical enhanced oil recovery
- smart polymers for controlled release (agrochemical, drug delivery)
- bio-based building blocks for sustainable and biodegradable materials
- thermally reversible polymers based on Diels-Alder chemistry
P. (Patrizio) Raffa, Prof Dr
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p.raffa rug.nl
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Associate Professor in Smart and Sustainable Polymeric Products
organic chemistry, physical chemistry, polymer chemistry, (bio)nanotechnology, biointerfaces, material science, biomaterials
G.P.R. (Gaël) Schaeffer, Dr
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g.p.r.schaeffer rug.nl
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Scientific Coordinator - Stratingh Institute for Chemistry
Porous Carbons, Pillared graphene, Nanomaterials Synthesis/Functionalization/Characterization, Graphene Oxide, Mechanical recycling
E. (Eleni) Thomou, Dr
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e.thomou rug.nl
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Field / Discipline
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lin.wang rug.nl
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PhD student
Polymer Processing
T. (Tao) Zhang
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t.zhang rug.nl
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PhD student
Field / Discipline
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