Jasper J. Michels

Jasper J. Michels is a Group Leader at the Molecular Electronics Division of the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPIP) in Mainz, Germany, since 2014. He also serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE Open Access Journal since 2018. His career spans roles in academia, industry, and policy, including Vice Chairman of the Self-Healing Materials Funding Initiative (2011-2014) and Senior Scientist at Holst Centre/TNO (2006-2014).

Education

• PhD in Supramolecular Chemistry and Technology (2001), University of Twente, The Netherlands
• Master of Science in Organic Chemistry (1995), University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Michels’ research focuses on supramolecular chemistry, organic chemistry, and molecular electronics, particularly in developing self-healing materials and flexible organic electronics. His work bridges interdisciplinary domains such as materials science and polymer research.

Honors and Awards

• EU-MSCA Marie Curie Individual Fellowship (2001-2003)

He has contributed to collaborative research through affiliations with institutions like Oxford University (postdoctoral fellow, 2001-2003) and TNO (Research Scientist, 2003-2006). His expertise in supramolecular assemblies and non-covalent interactions remains central to his scientific contributions.