Bert Meijer

Bert Meijer is a University Professor at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), with affiliations in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering. He co-founded and co-directs the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), while holding adjunct and visiting roles at Radboud University Nijmegen and University of California, Santa Barbara. His work spans supramolecular chemistry, polymer science, and materials engineering, focusing on creating bio-inspired adaptive materials.

• Education: PhD in Chemistry (1982, University of Groningen, summa cum laude)
• Notable Appointments: Max Planck Institute (2018–present, external member), KNAW Academy Professor (2014)

Meijer’s research centers on supramolecular polymers, exploring how monomers self-assemble into dynamic materials with properties mimicking biological systems. His lab investigates multi-component systems, stimuli-responsive materials, and applications in nanotechnology and energy transfer. Key trends include solvent-assisted nucleation, helical asymmetry control, and modular design for adaptive soft matter.

Scientific recognition includes the Chirality Medal (2018), ERC Proof of Concept Grant (2011), and AKZONobel Science Award (2010). He has contributed to over 1000 research outputs, including landmark studies in Science and Nature, and maintains editorial roles in Chemical Science and Journal of the American Chemical Society.

His collaborations with Suprapolix, Xeltis, and SyMO-Chem align with UN Sustainable Development Goals in health, industry, and climate action. The Meijer lab emphasizes interdisciplinary education through courses like Macro-Organic Chemistry and Project Organic Chemistry.