Insight into even the most complex materials or problems can often come from surprisingly simple experiments
A particular focus of our activities is the measurement of mechanical properties of soft objects such as hydrogels, microgels, or biological cells. We are developing dedicated techniques for studying the viscoelastic response of microscopic soft objects, fluid transport in hydrogels and other porous materials, or swelling-deswelling processes in hydrogel materials.
Another important activity is the study of phoretic forces in colloidal suspensions, including our recent unraveling of the physical origins of so-called exclusion zone (EZ) formation, where colloidal particles in aqueous suspensions are observed to be repelled from certain surfaces over long distances.
Meet some of our Researchers
News

July 17, 2025
A Record Ten 果冻传媒 researchers awarded Veni grants
Non-invasive monitoring of fetal brain health, using mathematics to design transport systems that serve broader society, and dynamic home energy management...
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July 3, 2025
Analyzing the mechanical behavior of supercrystals
Cong Yan defended his PhD thesis at the Department of Mechanical engineering on July 2nd.
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Innovation thrives on collaboration; this is the theme of Research Day 2025
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Developing a heart-on-a-chip platform to study cellular responses to mechanical forces
June 25, 2025

Making electric cars more efficient
June 24, 2025

'I see many opportunities to improve and change'
June 23, 2025
Recent Publications
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
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Visiting address
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Visiting address
Gemini-Zuid 3.127 (Building15)De Rondom 705612 AP EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Department of Mechanical EngineeringP.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
Postal address
Department of Mechanical EngineeringP.O. Box 5135600 MB EindhovenNetherlands -
TeamleadH.M.Wyss@ tue.nl