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Han Gardeniers serves as Full Professor leading the Mesoscale Chemical Systems (MCS) research group within the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Twente's Faculty of Science and Technology. His work bridges microfluidics, nanotechnology, and chemical engineering through advanced fabrication of micro/nanostructures for chemical analysis, synthesis, and energy applications.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Experimental Solid State Physics (1990, Radboud University Nijmegen)
- Master of Chemistry (1985, Radboud University Nijmegen)
Gardeniers' research pioneers microfluidic chips for lab-on-a-chip systems, nanostructures for solar energy conversion, and additive manufacturing of mesoscale metamaterials. His ERC-funded CREAM4 project develops 3D-printed submicrometer structures to optimize molecular pathways in catalytic processes, addressing challenges in sustainable chemistry and energy conversion. Current work explores forensic science applications, industrial process analysis, and medical diagnostics using structured microsurfaces.
His major scientific recognitions include:
- ERC Advanced Grant (2017) for Chemical Reaction Engineering by Additive Manufacturing
- STW Vernieuwingsimpuls VICI grant (2004)
With strong industry integration, Gardeniers co-founded Micronit Microfluidics (now 100+ employees) and contributed to PharmaFluidics' chromatography chips. He serves on boards of MinacNed (Dutch Micro- & Nanotechnology Cluster) and COAST (analytical science foundation), while advising Saxion University's Life Science program. His teaching spans bachelor's thermodynamics courses to specialized microfluidics masterclasses at international summerschools.
The MCS group operates within the MESA+ Institute's nanofabrication facilities, combining microfluidics, electrospinning, and precision manufacturing to develop cellular materials with engineered mesoscale features for catalysis and energy applications.
