J. (Jan) Groenewold

Dr. J. (Jan) Groenewold is an Assistant Professor at the Physical and Colloid Chemistry sub-department within Utrecht University's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on colloidal self-assembly, non-equilibrium systems, and soft matter physics, with notable contributions to understanding patchy particle interactions and colloidal gelation mechanisms.

Research trends in his publications reveal expertise in:

• Colloidal self-organization through valence-controlled particles (2011)
• Electrokinetic phenomena in nonpolar solvents (2024-2025)
• Active droplet systems mimicking predator-prey dynamics (2020)
• Multi-scale assembly of ordered membranes (2018)

Current projects explore interface deformation under electric fields and photoresponsive hydrogel locomotion systems. His work bridges fundamental physics with applied technologies in display systems and microfluidic devices.