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New insights into the invisible processes behind the methane biofilter
This PhD thesis investigates how specific microorganisms degrade methane under oxygen-deprived conditions. Through a combination of microbiological and biochemical methods, insights have been gained into the enzymes and processes involved.
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Dark energy: not so constant?
New observations suggest that dark energy—the mysterious force speeding up the universe’s expansion—may not be constant after all. Is Einstein’s cosmological constant holding up? Find out during a special Science Café at De Achtertuin.
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Big Chemistry Signature Event
This event brings together leading experts from academia and industry to explore how AI‑driven, high‑throughput autonomous labs are transforming chemical research and accelerating innovation.
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The bizarre magnetism of elemental neodymium
The PhD defence of L. Niggli is on 28 May 2026 at 10:30 am.
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Faculty of Science Meet Up
Faculty of Science Meet Ups are for staff and students of the Faculty of Science. The goal is to catch up, celebrate achievements, and share special moments from the faculty.
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Role of the EPHB4 pathway in Endothelial Cells in Vascular Malformations
The PhD defence of M.A. van der Ent is on 8 June 2026 at 04:30 pm.
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Introduction meeting new FNWI employees
Have you started working at the Faculty of Science (FNWI)? This faculty organises a faculty introduction for new employees.
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Faculty of Science Education Day 2026
You are warmly invited to join the Faculty of Science Education Day on Tuesday 9 June 2026!
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Post-Quantum Cryptography in Resource-Constrained Environments
This PhD thesis explores the implementation of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) in resource-constrained environments, providing insights into the feasibility and cost of deploying PQC in such settings.
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Autonomy of the Artificial: A NeuroRobotic Approach to Intrinsically Motivated Agents
This PhD thesis takes inspiration from one of the most sophisticated control systems in nature, the mammalian brain, to translate principles of biological autonomy into artificial machines.
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Rites of Offering: Stability, Outcomes, and Observational Signatures of Mass Transfer in Binary Stars
This PhD thesis investigates when mass transfer between stars remains stable, when it becomes unstable, and what visible traces this leaves behind.
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Genome form and function in single cells
This PhD thesis investigated how the same genetic information in the DNA can lead to different types of cells with their own functions.
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Computational principles of network oscillations and stability in cortical microcircuits
The PhD defence of F. Tahvili is on 17 June 2026 at 10:30 am.
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What ice and infrared light can tell us about the formation of molecules in space
This PhD thesis investigated ice found in space by recreating it in the laboratory and demonstrates that this restructuring provides new insights into chemical reactions in space.
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Unweaving the Arts: Multiple Genetic Pathways to Aesthetic Sensitivities
The PhD defence of G. Bignardi is on 17 June 2026 at 04:30 pm.
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Comparing and proving computer system behaviour
This PhD thesis aimed to develop a better understanding of two aspects of state-transition systems: the effect of modifications to systems on their behaviour; and the comparison of the behaviour of systems.
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Applications of infrared ion spectroscopy in physical, bio-organic and astro-chemistry
The PhD defence of L. Finazzi is on 19 June 2026 at 12:30 pm.
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Kinetic Modelling using Delayed Reactant Labelling
This PhD thesis investigated reaction kinetics using mass spectrometric methods by analysing various reactions via electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), sometimes combined with ion mobility spectrometry (IMS).
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Navigating Epigenetic Mountains: Maintenance and Boundaries of Heterochromatin in Malaria Parasites
The PhD defence of J. Gockel is on 23 June 2026 at 12:30 pm.
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Decoding the cornea: Computational approaches for analysis of cell identity in single cell genomics data
The PhD defence of J.A. Arts is on 24 June 2026 at 02:30 pm.
