Professor Nathalie Katsonis (Biomolecular Nanotechnology Group, Smart and Bio-inspired Materials, University of Twente), born in 1978, is interested in the development of smart materials whose structure and function are inspired by biology. For example, she and her team study materials that mimic the mechanical movements of plants. As a successful female researcher and the author of various papers in Nature, she has encouraged young women in her field by participating in the “Women in Chemistry” event. She believes in providing effective public information, specifically about nanotechnology, in order to boost public support and enthusiasm for scientific research.
