The Sun and all the stars in the night sky reside in the Milky Way galaxy. In the at-rest reference frame of the Galaxy, typical stars travel with velocities of about 100-200 kilometres per second.

In this Thesis, novel charge induction mechanisms of ionic liquids are treated, tested and experimented on complex oxides, in particular cuprates.

Timo Slootweg, associate professor at he department Philosophy of Law, published a chapter about Paul Scholten in

Promotor: Prof.dr. M. Ubbink

This thesis explores squaramide-based supramolecular polymers and hydrogels, enhancing their mechanical strength for 3D cell culture.

Professor Barend Mons has been appointed Chair of the Commission High Level Expert Group

The demand for neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets is rapidly growing, while the neodymium supply chain is under pressure. Recycling can alleviate these issues. This thesis investigates the potential for deploying novel magnet recycling technologies and their environmental consequences.

Promotor: M.T.M. Koper, Co-Promotor: L.B.F. Juurlink

What are the pressing issues of our time, and how can different disciplines come together to address them? Studium Generale and Leiden University College (LUC) present the Global Challenges series: events that bring together researchers from LUC and experts from other disciplines to tackle a shared…

Promotor: R.D. Gill, F. Taroni

Patterned detectors are an existing technology that can be found in almost all color cameras.

Promotores: Prof.dr. J. Aarts, Prof.dr. J.M. van Ruitenbeek

This thesis manuscript explores the use of video games as tools for conceptual exploration and academic research.

Global Environmental Extensions Multi-Regional Input-Output (EE-MRIO) analysis is often used to analyze how changes in global and national demand for products lead to socioeconomic and environmental impacts at the national level.

Promotor: T.H. Oosterkamp

Promotor: Roeland M.H. Merks

According to the amyloid cascade hypothesis, accumulation of beta-amyloid (Aβ) peptides initiates the pathological cascade in Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Promotor: S.M. Verduyn Lunel, Co-promotor: O.W. van Gaans

Promotor: Prof.dr. M.L. van Hecke, Co-Promotor: V. Vitelli

This thesis investigated miniaturized mass spectrometry (MS)-based analytical methods to address challenges in analyzing biomass-restricted biological samples.

The increasing resistance of pathogenic bacteria to antibiotics necessitates the discovery of new medicines.

This PhD-thesis presents a study on micron-sized particles, so-called colloids. By controlling the chemical and physical properties of these particles, such as the interparticle interaction and the particles’ shape, colloids can act as building blocks that self-assembly into larger structures.

In this thesis we investigate cosmology and the large scale structure of the Universe using cosmological simulations.

Promotors: Prof.dr. P.J. Punt, Prof.dr. C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel

Promotor: Prof.dr. M. Ubbink

Promotor: A. Kros

The focus of the described research in this thesis is on the oxidative stress response (Nrf2 pathway). The aim of the research presented in this thesis is to obtain more information concerning microRNAs which are involved in the Nrf2 pathway, to determine and evaluate the application of microRNAs for…

Promotor: J.N. Kok, P.E. Slagboom Co-promotor: J.F.J. Laros

Promotor: Prof.dr. W.Th.F. den Hollander, Co-promotor: R. Fernandez.

This thesis investigates the contribution of quantum computers to machine learning, a field called Quantum Machine Learning. Quantum Machine Learning promises innovative perspectives and methods for solving complex problems in machine learning, leveraging the unique capabilities of quantum computers…

This thesis investigates the application of deep learning techniques in image analysis across various domains, focusing on four main themes: feature extraction, classification, segmentation, and integration, demonstrating the transformative potential of these technologies.

Promotor: H.W. Lenstra

Promotor: Prof.dr. S. Portegies Zwart

The thesis explores micromammal fossils from the Afşar section in Anatolia, a crucial locality for understanding the Pliocene epoch and the transition to the Villafranchian Age.

Promotores: W. Jiskoot, F. Ossendorp

Hoe kan wetenschap op een verantwoorde manier worden uitgevoerd, beoordeeld en aangestuurd? Het zijn vragen die ook de universiteit zelf van het grootste belang zijn. Het Centrum voor Wetenschaps- en Technologiestudies (CWTS) bestudeert wetenschappelijk onderzoek en zijn relatie met technologie, innovatie…

De Universiteit Leiden biedt inmiddels bijna twintig Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) aan. Het maken en doceren in zo’n online cursus levert meer op dan enthousiaste cursisten, vertellen MOOC-docenten Marlies Reinders en Edwin Bakker. ‘Je brengt een wereldwijde community bijeen.’

Of je nu een idee hebt, een vraag, of gewoon nieuwsgierig bent, we horen graag van je.

In today's volatile market environments, companies must be able to continuously innovate. In this context, innovation does not only refer to the development of new products or business models but often also affects the entire organization, which has to transform its structures, processes, and ways of…

In his dissertation Michiel Hooykaas outlines the results of six empirical research projects focused at biodiversity awareness in the Netherlands, specifically people’s knowledge about animals.

Promotores: H.S. Overkleeft, G.A. van der Marel, Co-Promotor: R.G. Boot

Multi-objective evolutionary computation aims to find high quality (Pareto optimal) solutions that represent the trade-off between multiple objectives.

This thesis investigates how galaxies form and what diversifies the evolutionary histories of galaxies.

On a structural level, the properties featured by a majority of mechanical metamaterials can be ascribed to the finite number of soft internal degrees-of freedom allowing for low-energy deformations.

Op 12 januari 2022 verdedigde Mirjam Franke het proefschrift 'Over de grens van de onrechtmatige daad'. Het promotieonderzoek is begeleid door prof.mr. A.G. Castermans en prof.mr. J.H. Crijns.

Artificiele Intelligentie en Ethiek bij de Politie

Het faciliteren van directe burgerparticipatie via onlinekanalen wordt gezien als een kans om lastig bereikbare groepen bij de participatie te betrekken