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Dr. Joost de Graaf is an Associate Professor in Theoretical Physics at Utrecht University's Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITF), part of the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on soft matter, hydrodynamics, and biophysics, with particular emphasis on colloidal systems, active matter, and non-equilibrium phenomena. He leads a group investigating complex fluids, bacterial colony dynamics, and the interplay between hydrodynamics and soft matter structures. His work integrates advanced computational methods like lattice-Boltzmann simulations, finite-element modeling, and agent-based approaches.
De Graaf's educational contributions include teaching Advanced Statistical Physics and Microhydrodynamics at the graduate level. He advises PhD and Master's students on projects ranging from colloidal gelation to tissue modeling. His group collaborates internationally, with affiliations to institutions like the University of Edinburgh and KU Leuven. Key research themes include bacterial colony growth, mucus dynamics in airways, and the development of novel simulation frameworks like JAX-based fast Stokesian dynamics.
Publications span topics such as bacterial colony modeling, gel stability under gravity, and electrokinetic phenomena. His software contributions include ESPResSo 4.0 and JFSD (Just-in-Time Fast Stokesian Dynamics). As a PhD counselor, he advocates for researcher well-being and ethical practices in academia.
