Pauline Schmit

Pauline Schmit is an Education/Research Officer at the Eindhoven University of Technology, affiliated with the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry school and the Polymer Technology department. She has been active in research since 1998, specializing in optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and sample preparation techniques. Her work intersects polymer science, material science, and chemical engineering, with a focus on sustainable materials.

• Education: B.Sc. in Chemical Technology (1997) from Fontys Hogeschool Eindhoven

Her research explores structure-property relationships in polymer blends, thermal conductivity in nanomaterials, and crystallization mechanisms in biodegradable polymers like polylactide (PLA). Recent publications highlight advancements in PLA stereocomplex crystals, graphene-based phase change materials (PCMs), and silver nanowire networks.

From 2000, she successfully completed the TOP-course, enhancing her expertise. Since 2014, she has worked at the Center for Multiscale Electron Microscopy (CMEM), leveraging advanced imaging techniques. Her contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to materials innovation and sustainability.