Wouter Hinrichs

Dr. Wouter Hinrichs is a researcher at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen, Netherlands. His career spans 25+ years in Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, focusing on dry powder formulations, biopharmaceutical stabilization, and pulmonary vaccine delivery systems.

• PhD in Biomedical Technology (University of Twente, 1992)
• Principal investigator for Top Institute Pharma, Kolff Institute, and ANDDI program projects
• Co-promotor for 20+ PhD candidates in drug delivery and biopharmaceuticals

Research Highlights: Development of thermostable powder vaccines (e.g., hepatitis B powder stable at 60°C), dissolving microneedles for oral vaccines, and single-injection vaccines using biodegradable polymers. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals on global health and innovation.

Significant Awards:

• 2020 EJPB Most Cited Paper Award

Teaching: Courses in thermodynamics, physical chemistry of colloids, and Pharmaceutical Technology since 1998.