Janne-Mieke Meijerمشاهده پروفایل
استادیار
Janne-Mieke Meijer serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), leading the Colloidal Soft Matter group within the Soft Matter and Biological Physics research unit while holding core membership at the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS). Her work bridges fundamental soft matter physics with materials engineering through experimental investigations of colloidal self-assembly. Her academic credentials include: BSc in Chemistry (2006) from Utrecht University MSc in Nanomaterials (2009, cum laude) from Utrecht University PhD in Physical Chemistry (2015) from Utrecht University Meijer's research program centers on crystallization dynamics and defect engineering in complex colloidal systems, with particular emphasis on how building block properties and interactions govern superstructure formation. She employs quantitative real-space microscopy combined with light and X-ray scattering techniques to probe systems from single-particle to bulk material levels. Her group's work targets the development of novel functional materials—including structural color paints—through controlled spontaneous organization of colloids, addressing fundamental questions about order/disorder formation and phase transitions in soft matter. Analysis of her 2020-2024 publications reveals consistent methodological innovation in in situ characterization of colloidal crystallization, with recurring themes including thermoresponsive microgel behavior, point defect manipulation, and shape-dependent assembly of non-spherical particles. These studies frequently leverage temperature-tunable critical Casimir forces and advanced imaging to achieve single-particle resolution, demonstrating strong alignment between experimental design and fundamental theoretical questions in soft condensed matter physics. Her research funding includes: NWO Veni grant (016.Veni.192.119) supporting her Amsterdam research phase Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fellowship during her Konstanz postdoc Meijer actively contributes to academic training through courses in Biological Physics, Experimental Soft Matter, and Materials Characterization, while maintaining collaborative ties with TU/e's Self-Organizing Soft Matter and Physical Chemistry groups. Her laboratory produces visually striking colloidal structures that exemplify both scientific significance and aesthetic qualities of soft matter systems, reflecting her stated goal to 'create new materials from colloidal building blocks that spontaneously organize into functional structures.'









