Anne Spoelstra

Anne Spoelstra is an Education/Research Officer and Researcher at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and ultramicrotomy. She is affiliated with the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and the Center for Multiscale Electron Microscopy. Her expertise focuses on developing and applying advanced preparation techniques for analyzing the morphology of polymers and nanomaterials.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Chemical Technology (1987)
• Professional Doctorate in Engineering (focus: Transfer molding of reactive materials)

Research Interests: Anne’s work bridges materials science and microscopy, emphasizing the relationship between material morphology and properties. She has pioneered TEM techniques for polymers, nanocomposites, and hybrid materials, with a recent focus on silica nanoparticles in coatings and 2D nanomaterials.

Publications: Her recent work explores nanocomposite design, polymer-gibbsite systems, and dimensional control of 2D materials. These studies highlight her expertise in microscopy-driven material characterization and nanotechnology.

Labs & Affiliations: She leads TEM support at the Center for Multiscale Electron Microscopy, providing training and advising for researchers across disciplines.