Dirk J. Broer

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• 2025

  Engineering Soft Matter into Functional Architectures: Liquid Crystal Polymers Towards Device Integration

  Lyu, P., 18 Sept 2025, Eindhoven: Eindhoven University of Technology. 121 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

  • Engineering 100%
  • Liquid Crystal 100%
  • Liquid Crystal Polymer 100%
  • Device Integration 100%
  • Robotic Arm 25%

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• Granting Intelligence to Liquid Crystal Actuators through Electricity: Compositing liquid crystal polymers to unlock electrically driven self-regulation and controlled conditioning functions in hybrid circuitry

  Astam, M. O., 23 Jan 2025, Eindhoven: Eindhoven University of Technology. 126 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Harnessing Elastic Instabilities in Liquid Crystalline Networks for Adaptive and Autonomous Actuation

  Polat, D. S., 9 Sept 2025, Eindhoven: Eindhoven University of Technology. 108 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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  • Crystalline Network 100%
  • Actuation 100%
  • Liquid Crystal 100%
  • Soft Robotics 75%
  • Biomimetics 62%

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• Light and Electricity Induced Liquid Secretion from Liquid Crystal Polymer Coating

  Zhang, D., 13 Mar 2025, Eindhoven: Eindhoven University of Technology. 120 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Programmed Dynamic Topographical Deformations in Liquid Crystal Polymers

  You, Y., 13 Mar 2025, Eindhoven: Eindhoven University of Technology. 126 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Singularities and Topological Solitons as Functional Elements in Liquid Crystal Coatings

  Peixoto, J. A., 19 Nov 2025, Eindhoven: Eindhoven University of Technology. 129 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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  • Surface (Surface Science) 100%
  • Liquid Crystal 100%
  • Polymer Coating 66%
  • Polymer Network 66%
  • Liquid Crystal Polymer 66%

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• 2024

  Low-order dynamic modeling for electroactive surfaces

  Amiri, A., 13 Mar 2024, Eindhoven: Eindhoven University of Technology. 114 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• 2022

  Motility in Structured Liquid Crystal Polymers

  van Raak, R. J. H., 7 Dec 2022, Eindhoven: Eindhoven University of Technology. 136 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• 2021

  Bringing coating surfaces to life: Electric field-driven surface dynamics of PDMS

  Visschers, F. L. L., 30 Apr 2021, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 118 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Functionalized Anisotropic Polyolefins

  Houben, S., 7 Dec 2021, Eindhoven: Eindhoven University of Technology. 125 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Liquid crystal flow stimulated by light and electricity

  Zhan, Y., 29 Jan 2021, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 118 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• 2020

  Bioinspired soft robots: shining light on liquid crystal polymers

  Pilz Da Cunha, M., 13 Nov 2020, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 123 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Liquid crystal soft actuators containing responsive chromophores

  Liu, L., 21 Oct 2020, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 119 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Topographical deformation of electro/light-active liquid crystal coatings

  Feng, W., 11 Jun 2020, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 131 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• 2019

  Responsive photonic coatings based on semi-interpenetrating polymer networks

  Kragt, A. J. J., 4 Dec 2019, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 94 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Responsive photonic polymer coatings

  van Heeswijk, E. P. A., 10 Dec 2019, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 113 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• 2018

  Light-induced oscillating topographies in liquid crystal coatings

  Hendrikx, M., 17 Oct 2018, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 115 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Light responsive polymers : from molecule to device

  ter Schiphorst, J., 18 Apr 2018, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 101 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Stimuli responsive photonic polymers

  Moirangthem, M., 16 May 2018, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 121 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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  • Polymer Coating 100%

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• 2017

  Adjustable nanoporous polymers based on smectic liquid crystals

  Mulder, D. J., 24 Oct 2017, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 114 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Directed self-assembly of oligo(dimethylsiloxane) liquid crystals for sub-5 nm patterning

  Nickmans, K., 30 Oct 2017, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 145 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Infrared regulating smart windows

  Khandelwal, H., 11 May 2017, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 121 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Photo-thermal actuation of liquid crystal polymers

  Gélébart, A. H., 24 Oct 2017, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 152 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• 2016

  Nanoporous polymer adsorbents based on smectic liquid crystals

  van Kuringen, H. P. C., 19 Apr 2016, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 140 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Nanostructured porous materials of hydrogen-bonding columnar liquid crystals

  Bögels, G. M., 13 Jun 2016, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 112 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• 2015

  Polarization-selective optical lithography

  Van, M. P., 22 Jan 2015, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 136 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• 2014

  Fluorescent self-assembled nanoparticles for imaging and sensing applications

  Fischer, I., 2014, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 136 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Programmed morphing of liquid crystal networks

  Haan, de, L. T., 13 Nov 2014, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 113 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Responsive polymer photonics

  Stumpel, J. E., 2014, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 137 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• 2013

  Optically and environmentally responsive fibres

  Dai, M., 2013, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 136 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Responsive surface topographies : liquid crystal networks and polymer hydrogels forming micrometer sized surface structures triggered by light, heat or pH

  Liu, D., 2013, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 146 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Smectic nanoporous networks : properties and hierarchical strategies towards applications

  Shishmanova, I. K., 3 Dec 2013, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 137 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• 2012

  Controlling drop morphology : theory, experiments and applications in printing, self-cleaning coatings and micro-fluidic systems

  Vrancken, R. J., 2012, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 164 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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  • Contact Line 100%
  • Inkjet Printing 100%
  • Fluidics 100%
  • Liquid Crystal 100%
  • Crystalline Material 100%

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• Controlling morphology and molecular order of solution-processed organic semiconductors for transistors

  Li, X., 2012, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 124 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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  • Organic Field Effect Transistors 100%
  • Transistor 100%
  • Carrier Mobility 37%
  • Ferroelectric Material 37%
  • Charge Carrier 31%

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• Diffractive nonimaging optics

  Jong, de, T. M., 2012, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 163 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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  • Light Guide 100%
  • Optics 100%
  • Diffraction Grating 100%
  • Refractive Index 100%
  • Refractivity 75%

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• Light management in luminescent solar concentrators : aligned organic dyes and organic wavelength selective reflectors

  Verbunt, P. P. C., 2012, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 200 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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  • Solar Concentrators 100%
  • Phosphor 100%
  • Waveguide 100%
  • Luminescent Solar Concentrator 100%
  • Polycarbonate 100%

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• Structured luminescent solar energy concentrators : a new route towards inexpensive photovoltaic energy

  Tsoi, S., 2012, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 160 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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  • Energy Engineering 100%
  • Photovoltaics 100%
  • Solar Energy 100%
  • Solar Concentrators 100%
  • Waveguide 100%

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• 2011

  Advanced microarray technologies for clinical diagnostics

  Pierik, A., 2011, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 168 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 2 (Research NOT TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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  • Microarrays 100%
  • Adsorption 100%
  • Chain Reaction 13%
  • Biochemicals 10%
  • Target Molecule 10%

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• 2009

  Latent structured thermally developed reliefs : principles and applications of photoembossing

  Hermans, K., 2009, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 135 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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  • Aspect Ratio 100%
  • Nabumetone 100%
  • Names 100%
  • Application 100%
  • Chain Transfer 75%

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• Polymeric microfilters by interference holography : development and applications

  Prenen, A. M., 2009, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 117 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Responsive liquid crystal networks

  Oosten, van, C. L., 2009, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 160 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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  • De Actuator 100%
  • Liquid Crystal 100%
  • Theorie 100%
  • Klein 50%
  • Glancing Angle 50%

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• 2008

  Formation of 3D micro- and nanostructures using liquid crystals as a template

  Serrano Ramon, B., 2008, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 108 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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  • Liquid Crystal 100%
  • Nanocrystalline Material 100%
  • Polymerization 37%
  • Lithography 37%
  • Doping (Additives) 12%

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• 2007

  Polarization-selective diffraction for display applications

  Heesch, van, C. M., 2007, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 106 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• 2006

  Multilayer optical switches by photopolymerization-induced phase separation

  Kjellander, B. K. C., 2006, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 196 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• 2005

  Patterned alignment of liquid crystals by microrubbing : a new route towards wide viewing angle flat panel displays

  Varghese, S., 2005, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 162 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Photo-enforced stratification of liquid crystal / monomer mixtures : principle, theory and analysis of a paintable LCD concept

  Penterman, R., 2005, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 164 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 2 (Research NOT TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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  • Liquid Crystal 100%
  • Monomer 100%
  • Liquid Crystal Display 100%
  • Phase Separation 100%
  • Liquid Crystal Monomers 100%

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• 2003

  Formation of mesoscopic polymer structures for optical devices : a nuclear microprobe study

  Leewis, C. M., 2003, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 165 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• 2002

  Direct laser writing and structuring of functional polymers for electro-optical switches

  Versteeg, D. J., 2002, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 132 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Reversible physical network stabilised nematics : soft solids for new liquid crystal displays

  Boxtel, van, M. C. W., 2002, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 140 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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• Transmissive and emissive polymer waveguides for communication and illumination : controlled scattering of light in amorphous polymers

  Graaf, de, M. A., 2002, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 164 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)

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