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B. Folkers is a current PhD researcher at the University of Twente, actively affiliated with both the Faculty of Science and Technology (TNW) and the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS). Within TNW, he operates under the Nano Electronic Materials (NEM) department and the Interfaces and Correlated Electron Systems (ICE) research group. In BMS, he contributes to the Learning, Data-Analytics, Technology (LDT) section and ELAN Teacher Development group. His core work focuses on Quantum Education, developing haptic demonstration materials for quantum entanglement while analyzing their impact on student cognition.
His educational qualifications from the University of Twente include:
- Bachelor of Applied Physics: Thesis on measuring fractional magnetic-flux quanta states in superconducting π-loops, examining micrometer-scale superconducting structures
- Master of Applied Physics: Graduation project investigating magnetic properties of LaMnO3 thin films using Scanning SQUID Microscopy
- Master of Science Education: Design study on implementing quantum education goals in secondary schools, alongside obtaining a formal teaching qualification
Folkers' research bridges physics and pedagogy, with primary emphasis on quantum physics didactics. He develops tangible demonstration tools (experiments, simulations, games) to demystify entanglement, superposition, quantum computing, and measurement for students. Earlier work centered on material science, specifically ferromagnetism and critical current in superconductors, utilizing advanced microscopy and patterning techniques to analyze thin-film behavior.
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He previously supervised teacher training students during his university internship, delivering physics didactics instruction and peer tutoring guidance. Currently, he teaches physics part-time at an Enschede secondary school to ages 14–18, though no research grants or formal graduate advisees are mentioned. His PhD is institutionally supported through his university roles.
Folkers collaborates across the Interfaces and Correlated Electron Systems (ICE) group for physics research and ELAN Teacher Development for pedagogical innovation, integrating experimental physics with educational theory in quantum domain teaching.
