Arthur M. de Jong

Arthur M. de Jong is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the joint research group Molecular Biosensing for Medical Diagnostics, combining Applied Physics and Biomedical Engineering. He leads efforts in developing single-molecule biosensors for continuous patient monitoring in healthcare, food, and environmental applications. His work focuses on colloidal particle functionalization, non-fouling surfaces, and microfluidics integration. He holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering (1989) and a PhD in Catalysis (1994), with postdoctoral experience in surface science. He joined TU/e’s Applied Physics department in 2000 and later transitioned to biosensing in 2005. He is a core member of the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. His courses include Advanced Computational Skills, Optical Microscopy, and Experimental Physics. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals via biosensor innovations for societal benefit.

Education:

• MSc Chemical Engineering, TU/e (1989)
• PhD in Catalysis, TU/e (1994)

Research Interests: Single-molecule biosensing technologies, colloidal particle engineering, antifouling surfaces, and integration of biosensors into clinical and industrial systems. His work bridges physics, chemistry, and biomedical engineering to enable real-time monitoring solutions.

Projects: Leading the 'Real-time Biomolecular Sensing for Smart Food Industry' project (2021–2026), advancing biosensor applications in food safety and quality control.

Labs/Teams: Molecular Biosensing Group and the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems at TU/e.