Liesbeth Janssen

Liesbeth Janssen is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Soft Matter and Biological Physics group at the Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Her research focuses on non-equilibrium soft matter, including glass formation, active materials, and bio-inspired systems. She holds a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry from Radboud University (cum laude) and has held postdoctoral positions at Columbia University and Heinrich-Heine University. Notable awards include the NWO Vidi Award, Mildred Dresselhaus Guest Professorship, and membership in the KNAW Young Academy.

Her work explores the physics of materials far from equilibrium, such as glasses and active matter, using theory, simulations, and machine learning. Current research includes understanding glass dynamics, applications in recyclable materials, and cancer metastasis modeling. She leads a multidisciplinary team with students and postdocs investigating topics like cell migration, polymer fragility, and smart materials.

Janssen has secured grants including the NWO Vidi, ENW-GROOT, and European ITN. Her lab collaborates internationally, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. Recent achievements include the NWO Athena Award (2024) for promoting neurodiversity in science and groundbreaking work on glass theory published in *Phys. Rev. Lett.* and *PNAS Nexus*.