Research publications

 

26. S.W. Kowalczyk*, D.B. Wells*, A. Aksimentiev, and C. Dekker, Charge reduction of DNA by transient binding of counter ions,

in preparation for publication. *equal contribution.

25. S.W. Kowalczyk, T.R. Blosser, and C. Dekker, Biomimetic nanopores: learning from and about nature,

Trends in Biotechnology, December 2011 issue [cover article] [pdf].

24. S.W. Kowalczyk, L. Kapinos, T.R. Blosser, T. Magalhães, P. van Nies, R.Y.H. Lim, and C. Dekker, Single-molecule transport across an individual biomimetic nuclear pore complex,

Nature Nanotechnology 6, 433-438 (2011) [pdf] [Nature Nanotechnology News & Views] [press release] [persbericht].

23. S.W. Kowalczyk, A.Y. Grosberg, Y. Rabin, and C. Dekker, Modeling the conductance and DNA blockade of solid-state nanopores,

Nanotechnology 22, 315101 (2011) [pdf] [interview nanotechweb.org].

22. G.F. Schneider, S.W. Kowalczyk, V.E. Calado, G. Pandraud, H.W. Zandbergen, L. M. K. Vandersypen, and C. Dekker, DNA Translocation through Graphene Nanopores,

Nano Letters 10 (8), 3163–3167 (2010) [pdf] [Nature Nanotechnology News & Views].

21. S.W. Kowalczyk, M.W. Tuijtel, S.P. Donkers, and C. Dekker, Unraveling Single-Stranded DNA in a Solid-State Nanopore,

Nano Letters 10 (4), 1414–1420 (2010) [pdf].

20. S.W. Kowalczyk, A.R. Hall, and C. Dekker, Detection of local protein structures along DNA using solid-state nanopores,

Nano Letters 10 (1), 324–328 (2010) [pdf].

19. S.W. Kowalczyk*, R.M.M. Smeets*, A.R. Hall, N.H. Dekker, and C. Dekker, Translocation of RecA-Coated Double-Stranded DNA through Solid-State Nanopores,

Nano Letters 9 (9), 3089–3095 (2009) [cover article] [pdf]. *equal contribution.

 

Other reports

 

18. Master thesis: Macroscopic and Microscopic Structure of Black Holes (supervisior: Prof.dr. Erik Verlinde).

17. Bachelor thesis: An Historical and Modern View on Bell's Inequality (supervisior: Prof.dr. Klaas Landsman) .

16. Second-year project report: Constraints on Large Extra Dimensions (supervisiors: Prof.dr. Jan de Boer and Prof.dr. Robbert Dijkgraaf).

 

Popular scientific writing

 

15. S.W. Kowalczyk en C. Dekker, Nanogaatjes voor DNA analyse, Ned. Tijd. v. Natuurkunde 77/5 (2011) [cover] [pdf].

14. S.W. Kowalczyk, Q&A Artificial photosynthesis: from solar to fuel, http://tinyurl.com/3fpwv27 (2011).

13. S.W. Kowalczyk, De kleine wereld, Ned. Tijd. v. Natuurkunde 77/5 (2011) [pdf].

12. S.W. Kowalczyk, Wetenschap of bedrijfsleven? (editorial), Ned. Tijd. v. Natuurkunde 76/12 (2010).

11. S.W. Kowalczyk, Brandstof producerende bacterieën (editorial), Ned. Tijd. v. Natuurkunde 74/11 (2008).

10. V. Icke and S.W. Kowalczyk, Survival Guide for Scientists (boekbespreking), Ned. Tijd. v. Natuurkunde 74/8 (2008) [pdf].

9. S.W. Kowalczyk, URL van de maand, Ned. Tijd. v. Natuurkunde 74/2 (2008) [pdf].

8. S.W. Kowalczyk, LHC Olympics (editorial), Ned. Tijd. v. Natuurkunde 72/5 (2006).

7. S.W. Kowalczyk, Kwantum zwarte gaten, natuurkunde.nl http://j.mp/ip0AyG

6. S.W. Kowalczyk, Zwarte gaten in het heelal, Ned. Tijd. v. Natuurkunde 72/8 (2006).

5. S.W. Kowalczyk, Een groot quantummysterie, Scoop 8 (2005) [pdf].

4. S.W. Kowalczyk en J. Mossel, De ontdekking van... , Scoop 7 (2004) [pdf].

3. S.W. Kowalczyk, Het holografische principe, Scoop 7 (2004) [pdf].

2. S.W. Kowalczyk, De aarde als condensator, Scoop 6 (2004) [pdf].

1. S.W. Kowalczyk, J. Mossel en M. van de Meent, Extra Dimensies Onder de Loep, Ned. Tijd. v. Natuurkunde 70/12 (2004) [cover] [pdf].

 

Other

 

Intermediair multicultureel - Interview [pdf, 2008].

UvA magazine - Interview [link, 2003].

Volkskrant - Schaakrubriek [pdf, 2000].