MESA+ Institute

REALIZING GRAND SOLUTIONS WITH THE EXTREMELY SMALL

The MESA+ Institute is a leading nanotechnology research institute. We focus on key enabling technologies (KETs) - photonics, fluidics, hard materials, soft materials and devices, combined with responsible research & innovation - and the convergence of these to realize disruptive innovations in the areas of most societal challenges. Our main contributions are on the Health, ICT and Sustainability areas.

Ground-breaking research

Embracing a cross-disciplinary approach and benefiting from the MESA+ NanoLab, over 500 researchers deliver high quality, frequently ground-breaking research. MESA+ actively seeks for collaboration with external partners providing an excellent setting for consortium formation. Next to our excellent scientists and facilities, we offer a strong regional ecosystem that creates the breeding ground to let ideas blossom and grow to relevant, successful solutions and businesses. 

Life as a PhD-student at MESA+

What is it like to be a PhD student at the MESA+ institute? Federica Cioffi's research focused on the early hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. 'I am happy to contribute, bringing medical research from the lab to industry, and ultimately to the patients in need.’

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MESA+ Meeting 2019 aftermovie

The MESA+ Meeting 2019 took place on september 30 in Kinepolis, Enschede. It was a day full of posters, lectures and meetings to form new ideas and connections. Watch the aftermovie to relive the MESA+ Meeting.

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MESA+ top publication: ‘ ‘Uniform line fillings’, Physical Review E

For determining the optical properties of new materials, researchers from the University of Twente wanted to measure the size of the holes in between chords in nano 'mikado boxes'. They now come up with a method using tiny moveable balls blowing up. This method is published in Physical Review E.

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A Grand Future with Small Nanostructures

Nanotechnology impacts many aspects of our lives. The Netherlands is a leading player in this exciting field. Key to safeguard this position is to keep engaging talent and develop our infrastructure network, organized in NanoLabNL. NanoLabNL provides an open-access infrastructure for R&D in nanotechnology. It combines facilities in Twente, Delft, Eindhoven, Groningen and Amsterdam. MESA+ chairs the NanoLabNL initiative.

Photo contest

The winner of the MESA+ photo contest of the first quarter of 2019 is Vera Smulders of the Photocatalytic Synthesis (PCS) group, with this picture, titled 'Under the sea'. Click on the picture for a larger version, or click here to see the other entries.

The Eternal Life of Jan Mulder

Prof. Wilfred van der Wiel guides Dutch former footballer, writer, columnist, and TV personality Jan Mulder through the Twente Nanolab, and explains how the chips developed in the BRAINS center could help him on his quest for eternal life. Watch the episode at npostart.nl (in Dutch).

Our NanoLab in 360°

MESA+ has a 1250 m2 state-of-the-art NanoLab which consists of a Cleanroom and Analysis facilities. Research on the nanometre scale needs a laboratory with extreme specifications. Any influencing effects from the environment, such as vibration and electromagnetic disturbances, are virtually non-existent. The environmental conditions inside the building are extremely stable. Discover our NanoLab in 360°!

The strenght of Twente's photonics ecosystem

Three photonics researchers at the UT's MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology talk about the opportunities offered by photonics, and explain the strength of the university’s photonics ecosystem. 

 

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Seed funding from MESA+ and Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology
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Major NWO grants for seven research projects of University of Twente
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