Frederik R. Wurm

Frederik R. Wurm is a Full Professor at the University of Twente’s MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, specializing in sustainable polymer chemistry. His research focuses on designing biodegradable polymers, polyphosphoesters, and nanocarriers for applications in medicine, agriculture, and energy systems. He leads projects like the Horizon Europe NEWGEN initiative for high-voltage cable materials and explores bio-based alternatives to conventional plastics. Wurm has received prestigious awards including the EPJ Materials Today Award (2018) and Polymer Chemistry Award (2019).

• Key Research Areas: Biodegradable polymers, medical imaging agents, agrochemical delivery systems, and energy materials
• Notable Projects: Fully bio-based epoxy resins, lignin-based nanocarriers, and polyphosphoester MRI agents

His work bridges fundamental polymer science with industrial applications, emphasizing sustainability and circularity. Recent studies include accelerating polymer degradation and developing fire-retardant foams using lignin encapsulation. Wurm also contributes to editorial roles in journals like Macromolecular Rapid Communications.