Geert-Jan GRAULUS profile

Geert-Jan Graulus obtained his PhD in polymer chemistry from Ghent University in 2018, under the supervision of Peter Dubruel and Sandra Vanvlierberghe. During his PhD, Geert-Jan worked on the synthesis of copolymers of lactic acid and mandelic acid to yield high glass transition temperature materials to be used in degradable microfluidics. After his PhD, Geert-Jan joined the materials chemistry department at Hasselt University as an assistant to work on protein-based materials for biomedical applications. In 2021, he was promoted to part-time assistant professor (50%). This appointment was increased to 100% in 2023 and allowed him enroll in a tenure-track. His research interests focus on responsive biomaterials, that rely on recombinant proteins and bioorthogonal chemistry. Elastin-like proteins are used as a workhorse protein for these applications. In line with his PhD research, a new research line is looking into the controlled enzymatic degradation of these materials. Geert-Jan co-supervises the Biomolecule Design Group (BDG), which focuses on the design and modification of (protein-based) biomaterials for advanced healthcare.

Hydrogel synthesis Recombinant protein desing and expressions Enzymatic biodegradation Solid-phase peptide synthesis Polyester synthesis

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