For optimization problems, it is often unclear how to choose the most appropriate optimization algorithm. As such, rigorous benchmarking practices are critical to ensure we can gain as much insight into the strengths and weaknesses of these types of algorithms.

Promotor: Prof.dr. D. Bouwmeester

In this thesis we have discussed several parameters that affect the electrochemical conversion of enviromentaly harmful molecules such as nitrates and carbon dioxide to more valuable and less deleterious compounds, in order to cast light onto the mechanism of the reaction to achieve an efficient and…

Promotor: E. Gittenberger, Co-promotor: B.W. Hoeksema

Our recent excavations have focused on the more recent New Kingdom/Late Period (ca. 1500-332 BCE) material.

Over several decades, a variety of computational methods for drug discovery have been proposed and applied in practice. With the accumulation of data and the development of machine learning methods, computational drug design methods have gradually shifted to a new paradigm, i.e. deep learning methods…

Stress komt veel voor in de huidige samenleving. Dit is zorgwekkend, aangezien onderzoek herhaaldelijk heeft aangetoond dat stress een negatieve invloed heeft op de lichamelijke gezondheid. Zo vergroot stress bijvoorbeeld de kans op hart- en vaatziekten.

Promotores: K.J. Batenburg, B. Koren

The work described in this dissertation contributes to a better mechanistic understanding of nanoparticles in vivo. To achieve that goal, we used the zebrafish as a highly predictive pre-screening model of nanoparticles.

Promotor: Prof.dr. E. Eliel, Co-Promotor: M.J.A. de Dood

Kunst en vrije tijd, Kunst en vrije tijd

Promotor: Prof.dr. K.J. Batenburg

Thermodynamics is one of the founding scientific pillars that has helped us better understand heat engines, biology, ecosystems, and even black holes. While it fundamentally describes large systems by examining the bulk behavior of their constituents, it is anchored in the statistical equivalence of…

This thesis introduces a relational interaction model and a practical tool for describing, visualising and generating interactive dialogues.

This thesis addresses the chemical processes that determine the compositions of giant planet atmospheres.

Promotor: G.A. van der Marel, Co-promotor: J.D.C. Codée

Interactive exploration of large volumes of data is increasingly common, as data scientists attempt to extract interesting information from large opaque data sets. This scenario presents a difficult challenge for traditional database systems, as (1) nothing is known about the query workload in advance,…

Promotor: G.P. van Wezel, Co-Promotor: E. Vijgenboom

Gibbs measures, as used in Statistical Mechanics, have a definition that is remarkably similar to the definition ofg-measures, used in dynamical systems.

With the energy transition toward a renewable energy supply and a CO2-neutral economy, electrification of the energy system is rising in importance, which leads to the challenge of long-term storage of renewable electricity.

Promotores: Prof.dr. G.A. van der Marel, M. van Heel

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

Low-carbon (LE) technologies have a significant potential to reduce the total carbon emissions in China.

Op 11 november 2021 verdedigde Evelien Campfens het proefschrift 'Cross-border Claims to Cultural Objects'. Het promotieonderzoek is begeleid door prof.dr. N.J. Schrijver en prof.dr. W.J. Veraart (VU Amsterdam).

Antibiotic resistance, caused by widespread use of antibiotics, leads to bacterial infections that are difficult, if not impossible, to treat and is a major worldwide health concern.

Promotor: R. Cramer

In this thesis, we develop a novel technique called Optical Near-field Electron Microscopy (ONEM), which aims to combine the advantages of both optical and electron microscopy: the high resolution of electron microscopy and the low sample damage of optical microscopy.

Promotores: Prof.dr. M. Danhof, Prof.dr. D.R. Stanski

This thesis is concerned with the constitution of chiral responsive matrix assemblies that may undergo light-driven conformational changes and self-select vibrations to develop vibronic states for driving semi-classical coherent transfer with nearly 100% yield in a lossless NCAP process.

Promotores: F.H.J. Redig, W.T.F. den Hollander

Dirk Broekhuijsen is op donderdag 16 november 2017 gepromoveerd op zijn proefschrift ‘A multilateral tax treaty: designing an instrument to modernise international tax law’. Zijn promotoren zijn prof. mr. F.A. Engelen en prof. mr. S.C.W. Douma.

Hieratic Papyrology

Mapping the neural mechanisms underlying social motivations of adolescents and adults

Kinase inhibitors are key therapeutic agents, particularly in oncology, yet their clinical efficacy is often hampered by off-target effects and limited understanding of their cellular target profiles.

Promotor: B.van de Water, Co-promotor: L.S.Price

What is leadership? Can it be taught, and if so, how? The International Leiden Leadership Programme (ILLP) helps students find their own style, say ILLP graduate Marko Simovski and his former coach Annah Neve in an interview: 'It’s about you, discovering you.'

In this thesis chemical and physical processes in the ice mantles on interstellar dust grains are studied.

Irene Khan, expert op het gebied van mensenrechten, werpt een aantal vragen op: Wat kan men verstaan onder een ‘Culture of Justice’? Wie bepaalt wat 'Justice' is? Hoe realistisch is de bevordering van ‘Rule of Law’ en ‘Justice’ in landen waar sprake is van ernstige conflictsituaties en armoede?

Within the field of astronomy, understanding how galaxies grow and evolve from the Big Bang to the present day is a challenging and complex question.

In the emerging field of small-molecule RNA targeting, there is a growing demand for new high-throughput screening methods.

The disease acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is characterized by fast progression and low survival rates.

Security and safety challenges rank among the most pressing issues of modern times. Challenges such as cyber-crime, terrorism, and environmental disasters impact the lives of millions across the globe. The course will introduce you to this broad theme in an increasingly complex world.

This thesis aims to demonstrate how the achromatic nature and design flexibility of liquid-crystal optics can be used to improve high-contrast imaging instruments to facilitate detailed exoplanet characterization.

Het thema 'Health and well-being in a healthy society' is één van de speerpunten van de Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen (FSW). We zetten ons in voor het bevorderen van gezondheid en welzijn voor mensen van alle leeftijden.

Op dinsdag 24 maart is het boek 'The European Public Servant: A shared Administrative Identity?' verschenen.

Make more fluid: In condensed matter systems, electrons can acquire unusual properties from their interaction with the atomic lattice.

The field of exoplanet research is rapidly advancing through the development of new technology, observing techniques, and post-processing methods.

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

Soil is a home for an unbelievable diversity and abundance of microbial life that is essential for supporting life on our planet.