Patrick Anderson

Patrick Anderson is Dean of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and full professor specializing in structure and rheology of complex fluids at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He chairs the Polymer Technology group within the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems. His academic career spans over two decades since completing his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 1999, with a one-year industry stint at Océ Technologies before joining TU/e.

Professor Anderson's research focuses on:

• Structure development during flow of complex fluids
• Interfacial phenomena in polymer processing
• Additive manufacturing technologies
• Computational methods for analyzing interfacial flows
• Rheology of polymer blends and composites

His recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary approach combining polymer science, rheology, and advanced manufacturing. The research shows increasing focus on sustainable materials like polylactic acid (PLA), 3D food printing applications, and electromagnetic interference shielding solutions using polymer nanocomposites. His methodology consistently integrates computational modeling with sophisticated experimental techniques such as in-situ X-ray and light scattering measurements across multiple length scales.

Professional recognition includes:

• Chairmanship of the Dutch Society of Rheology
• Editorial Board membership for Macromolecular Materials Engineering
• International Advisory Board participation for polymer science journals
• Prestigious visiting professorships at UCSB, Stanford, and ETHZ

Professor Anderson has developed educational materials including an interactive textbook for first-year mechanical engineering students published in 2024. His research group collaborates extensively with industry partners through projects like the Dutch Polymer Institute initiative ANGLE, demonstrating his commitment to translating fundamental understanding into practical applications across multiple sectors.

He leads the Processing and Performance research group within the ICMS Core at TU/e, focusing on advancing quantitative predictive capability in polymer product design and manufacturing processes.