Dissertations

2023

Shaoqiang Su, (2023, June 29)
Atomic force microsopy resolved semiconductor-electrolyte interface for photocatalic water splitting
University of Twente
Promotors: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, Prof.dr. G. Mul, Co-promotors: Dr. I. Siretanu, Dr. B.T. Mei
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Anh Duy Le, (2023, February 1)
Microfluidic Chips for Oil Recovery from Carbonate Reservoirs at Elevated Temperatures
University of Twente
Promotors:  Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, Co-supervisors: Prof.dr. Han Gardeniers, Dr. M.H.G. Duits
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/microfluidic-chips-for-oil-recovery-from-carbonate-reservoirs-at-

2022

Saravana Kumar, (2022, December 9)
A study of complex solid-liquid interfaces by atomic force microscopy
University of Twente
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr.I. Siretanu
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/a-study-of-complex-solid-liquid-interfaces-by-atomic-force-micros

2021

Beybin Ilhan, (2021, December 9)
Role of surface roughness in colloidal dynamics of dense suspensios
University of Twente
Promotor: Prof.dr.F.G. Mugele, Co-promotor: Prof. dr. S. Luding, assistant promotor: dr. M.H.G. Duits
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/role-of-surface-roughness-in-colloidal-dynamics-of-dense-suspensi

Sachin Nair, (2021, December 16)
Fast and non-invasive Raman imaging of material distributions at interfaces
University of Twente
Promotor: Prof.dr.F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor: dr. C. Otto, assistant promotor: dr. M.H.G. Duits
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/fast-and-non-invasive-raman-imaging-of-material-distributions-at-

2020

Davood Baratian, (2020, December 2)
Electrically Controlled Manipulation of Droplets on Smart Surfaces. From fundamental studies to practical applications
University of Twente
Promotor: Prof.dr.F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor: Dr. H.T.M. van der Ende
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/electrically-controlled-manipulation-of-droplets-on-smart-surface

Aram Klaassen, (2020, November 11)
Surface charge characterization of gibbsite nanoparticles - an atomic force microscope study
University of Twente
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr.I. Siretanu
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/surface-charge-characterization-of-gibbsite-nanoparticles-an-atom

Simone van Lin, (2020, May 15)
Hydration Forces at mineral-electrolyte Interfaces
University of Twente
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor: Dr. I. Siretanu
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/hydration-forces-a-study-of-short-range-interactions-using-atomic

Hao Wu, ( 2020, March 4)
Electrically responsive fluoropolymer surfaces and applications
University of Twente, South China Normal University
Promotors: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele / Prof. G. Zhou
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/electrically-responsive-fluoropolymer-surfaces-and-applications

Martin Haagh, (2020, February 28)
Salinity-dependent wettability alteration: mimicking low salinity water flooding with model systems of varying complexity
University of Twente
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor: Dr. M.H.G. Duits
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/salinity-dependent-wettability-alteration-mimicking-low-salinity-

Aditya Narayanan, (2020, Februari 19)
Towards semi-solid flow batteries 
University of Twente
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor: Dr. M.H.G. Duits
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/towards-semi-solid-flow-batteries

2018

Jorick van 't Oever, (2018, February 15)
On the interaction of Waves carrying Lihgt, Sound and small Particles   
University of Twente
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotors: Dr. H.T.M. van der Ende /
Dr.ir. H.L. Offerhaus
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/on-the-interaction-of-waves-carrying-light-sound-and-small-partic

2017

Arjen Pit, (2017, November 23)
Electrowetting as a tool for two phase microfluidic operations
University of Twente, 149 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr. M.H.G. Duits
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/electrowetting-as-a-tool-for-two-phase-flow-microfluidic-operatio

Naveen Kumar (2017, February 9)
Surface Charge Characterization of Solid-Liquid Interfaces using Atomic Force Microscopy
University of Twente, 170 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/surface-charge-characterization-of-solid-liquid-interfaces-using-  

2016

Kartikeya Mishra (2016, October 28)
Electrically tunable optofluidic lenses: Fabrication and Characterization
University of Twente, 113 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr. H.T.M. van den Ende
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/electrically-tunable-optofluidic-lenses-fabrication-and-character

Fei Liu (2016, May 19)
A study of interaction forces at the solid-liquid interface using Atomic Force Microscopy
Universtity of Twente, 155 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr. H.T.M. van den Ende
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/a-study-of-interaction-forces-at-the-solid-liquid-interface-using

Lei Wang (2016, April 20)
Adsorption at Solid-liquid Interfaces Studied with Surface Sensitive Techniques
University of Twente, 162 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr. M.H.G. Duits, Prof.dr. M.A. Cohen Stuart
http://doc.utwente.nl/100247/

Bijoy Bera (2016, February 12)
Ion & Surfactant induced Wetting Transition
University of Twente, 212 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr. M.H.G. Duits, Prof.dr. M.A. Cohen Stuart
http://doc.utwente.nl/99167/

2015

Somnath Ghosh (2015, December 10)
Colloidal dynamics in flow and confinement
University of Twente, 172 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr. M.H.G. Duits
http://doc.utwente.nl/98301/

Omkar Deshmukh (2015, January 16)
Soft microgel particles at fluid interfaces
Universiteit Twente, 159 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr. H.T.M. van der Ende
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/soft-microgel-particles-at-fluid-interfaces

2014

Riëlle de Ruiter (2014, March 26,)
Manipulation of drops with electrowetting: From morphological transitions to microfluidics
Universiteit Twente, 159 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr. M.H.G. Duits
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/manipulation-of-drops-with-electrowetting-from-morphological-tran

Jolet de Ruiter (2014, March)
An airbag for drops: High speed interferometry of air film lubrication in drop impact
Universiteit Twente, 169 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr.H.T.M. van den Ende
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/an-airbag-for-drops-high-speed-interferometry-studies-of-air-film

2013

D.J.C.M. ’t Mannetje (2013, September 5)
Drops, Contact Lines, and Electrowetting
Universiteit Twente, 172 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr.H.T.M. van den Ende
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/drops-contact-lines-and-electrowetting

2011

D. Mampallil Augustine (2011, September 22)
Microfluidic flow driven by electric fields
UniversiteitTwente, 175 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F.G. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr. H.T.M. van den Ende
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/microfluidic-flow-driven-by-electric-fields

G. Manukyan (2011, September 16)
Electrical manipulation of liquids at interfaces
Universiteit Twente, 110 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F. Mugele en Prof.dr.ir. R.G.H. Lammertink
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/electrical-manipulation-of-liquids-at-interfaces

S.J.A. de Beer (2011, May 27)
Probing the properties of confined liquids
Universiteit Twente, 187 pp
Promotor: Prof.dr. F. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr. H.T.M. van den Ende
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/probing-the-properties-of-confined-liquids

H. Gu (2011, March 18)
Controlling two-phase flow in microfluidic systems using electrowetting
Universiteit Twente, 128 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. F. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr. M.H.G. Duits
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/electrowetting-as-a-tool-for-two-phase-flow-microfluidic-operatio

H.B. Eral (2011,March 4)
Colloidal suspensions under external control
Universiteit Twente, 214 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. F. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr. M.H.G. Duits
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/colloidal-suspensions-under-external-control

2009

Y. Li (2009, November 11)
Linking particle dynamics to intracellular micromechanics in living cells
Universiteit Twente, 140 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. F. Mugele, assistant promotor Dr. M.H.G. Duits
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/linking-particle-dynamics-to-intracellular-micromechanics-in-livi

2008

H. Rathgen (2008, December 3)
Superhydrophobic Surfaces: from Fluid Mechanics to Optics
Universiteit Twente, 216 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. F. Mugele
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/superhydrophobic-surfaces-from-fluid-mechanics-to-optics

E.H. Purnomo (2008, July 4)
Rheology of aging suspensions
Universiteit Twente,116 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. F. Mugele, prof.dr. J. Mellema, assistent promotor dr. H.T.M. van den Ende
https://research.utwente.nl/en/publications/rheology-of-aging-suspensions

2006

N.D. Vassileva (2006, August 25)
Behavior of 2D aggregates in shear flow
Universiteit Twente, 130 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. J. Mellema, assistent promotor: dr. H.T.M. van den Ende
ISBN 90-365-2386-9

D. Filip-Boar (2006, May 24)
AFM-CSLM Microrheology of Aggregated Emulsions
Universiteit Twente, 124 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. J. Mellema, prof.dr. W.G.M. Agterof, assistent promotor dr. M.H.G. Duits
ISBN 90-365-2359-1

2005

Jean-Christophe Baret (2005, October 27)
Morphological Transitons in Simple Electrocapillary Systems – Tools for Microfluidic Liquid Manipulation
Universiteit Twente, 199 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. F. Mugele
ISBN 90-365-2242-0

Thomas Becker (2005, June 30)
Collapse Dynamics of Confined Liquid Films
Universiteit Twente, 144 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. F. Mugele, assistent promotor: prof.dr.S. Herminghaus
ISBN 90-365-2210-2

2004

V.A. Tolpekin (2004, July 1)
Structure formation in aggregating colloidal suspensions, studied with real-time CSLM
Universiteit Twente, 135 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. J. Mellema, assistent promotor: dr. M.H.G. Duits
ISBN 90-365-20533

2001

R.H.W. Wientjes (2001, March 2)
Rheology of Associative Biopolymers
Universiteit Twente, 128 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. J. Mellema, prof.dr. W.G.M. Agterof. Assistent promotor: dr. M.H.G. Duits
ISBN 90-365-15459

2000

L.V.A. Breedveld (2000, October 20)
Shear-Induced Self-Diffusion in Concentrated Suspensions
Universiteit Twente, 139 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. J. Mellema. Assistent promotor: dr. H.T.M. van den Ende.
ISBN 90-365-14991

P.A. Nommensen (2000, May 19)
Rheology of Polymer Coated Particle Suspensions
Universiteit Twente, 120 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. J. Mellema. Assistent promotor: dr. M.H.G. Duits
ISBN 90-3651450-9

B.J. de Gans (2000, January 13)
Magnetorheology of an inverse ferrofluid
Universiteit Twente, 135 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. J. Mellema, prof.dr. A.P. Philipse.
ISBN 90-3651407X

1998

A.I.M. Denneman (1998, October 15).
An Extended Bead-Spring Model for Application in Rheology
Universiteit Twente, 116 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. J. Mellema. Assistent promotor: Dr. R.J.J. Jongschaap
ISBN 90-407-1740-0

1997

E.M. Toose (1997, October 31)
Simulation of the Deformation of Non-Newtonian Drops in a Viscous Flow
Universiteit Twente, 117 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. J. Mellema. Prof.dr.ir. P.J. Zandbergen. Assistent promotor: Dr. H.T.M. van den Ende.                                            
ISBN 90-36510376

K.H. de Haas (1997, April 24)
Rheology and Deformation of Dispersed Lipid Bilayer Vesicles
Universiteit Twente, 107 pp.
Promotor: Prof.dr. J. Mellema. Assistent promotor: Dr.ir. C. Blom
ISBN 90-9010526-3

W. Wolthers (1997, March 23)
Rheology of Depletion Flocculated Colloidal Dispersions
Universiteit Twente, 111 pp. Promotor: Prof.dr. J. Mellema. Assistent promotor: Dr. H.T.M. van den Ende
ISBN 90-9010316-3