Marjolein Dijkstra

Marjolein Dijkstra is interested in the theory of colloidal suspensions, for example milk, blood, paint and ink. They are solutions in which colloidal particles smaller than one hundredth of the diameter of a hair move about, often joined by other particle types such as ions and polymers. Dijkstra develops new computer simulation techniques for predicting the behaviour of these complex solutions in theory. Her work is not only groundbreaking science but also has practical relevance. Evidence can be found in the many public-private partnership programmes in which Dijkstra participates, including the Advanced Research Center for Soft Advanced Materials and the Advanced Research Center Chemical Building Blocks Consortium. Her most recent research focuses on bringing passive nanomaterials to life.