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PhD researcher

É. Fernandes da Cunha MSc MRes (Éverton)

PhD Candidate

I've been a Ph.D. researcher at the University of Twente since October 2023, where I focus on using hypergraphs to model chemical reactions. I’m originally from Brazil and I bring a background in complex science (chaos and complex networks), machine learning, and control theory to my research. My interests extend beyond my academic pursuits, and I enjoy learning new things and incorporating them into my life and work. I believe that this background provides me with a unique perspective to explore real complex systems, such as chemical reactions, neuroscience, social science, metascience, and many other systems with amazing emergent behaviors.

+31 6 81465675

e.fernandesdacunha@utwente.nl

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PhD researcher

ir. Y.J. Kraakman (Yanna)

PhD Candidate

Hi! My name is Yanna, and I am an applied mathematician. Since September 2022, I am employed as a PhD candidate at the University of Twente, on the topic of Chemical Reaction Networks. My expertise lies in network science; I am intrigued by the beauty of networks and their effectiveness in uncovering structures. Within this project, I will therefore focus on establishing a connection between chemical reactions and mathematical networks and on discovering interesting properties of these networks. I am excited to contribute to this pioneering research.

+31534894719

y.j.kraakman@utwente.nl

Connect with me on LinkedIn Building: Zilverling 4006

Students

Supporting staff

I. Can - Katalanc (Izabel)

Secretary

+31534894190

i.can-katalanc@utwente.nl

Building: Carré C4223

M.A.J. de Bruine (Marcel)

Technical support

+31534892905

m.a.j.debruine@utwente.nl

Building: Carré C4215

ALUMNI

Year	Education	Name	Current position
2025	PhD	Hazal Koyuncu	T.B.D.
2025	PhD	Dmitrii Kriukov	Postdoctoral Researcher, at Radboud University Nijmegen
2024	MSc	Pepijn de Vries	T.B.D.
2024	MSc	Lieke Pieters	Chemistry Teacher at Bonhoeffer College (Enschede)
2024	MSc	Thomas van Poppel	Software Engineer, at Valcon (Utrecht)
2024	PD	Taghi Moazzendi	post doctoral fellow, at Eindhoven University of Technology
2024	BSc	Ivanna Vasylkiv	MSc student, at University of Amsterdam
2023	MSc	Salma Ramon Carrasco	PhD candidate, at University of Amsterdam
2022	BSc/HBO	Justin Morsink	unknown
2021	PD	Dr. Jacopo Movili	post doctoral fellow, at Harvard University

COLLABORATORS
	In the Molecular NanoFabrication research group (MNF), we collaborate with prof. J. Huskens and Dr. S. Lindhoud, and as part of the department of Molecules and Materials (MOLMAT), we aim to foster an environment to create enthusiasm for synthesis of molecular systems and applications of molecular materials in real-world technology.
	In the center for Brain-Inspired Nano Systems (BRAINS), we collaborate with prof. W. v. d. Wiel and prof. H. Hilgekamp and many others from various disciplines (ranging from computer science, artificial intelligence to neuroscience) to develop novel physical hardware for information processing and artificial intelligience. BRAINS is part of the MESA+ institute, which hosts one of Europe’s largest nano facilities.
	Karlsruhe Nano Micro Facility (KNMFi) offers expertises that go beyond our own MESA+ Nanolab. Togehter collaborators Dr. M. Hirtz, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and Dr. S. Sekula-Neuner, senior scientist, n.able, we aim establish a strong connection between UT and KIT through demonstrating the applicability of CRNs in biological and material sciences.

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