On 22 March 2024, Bert Weckhuysen received an honorary doctorate (“Doctor Honoris Causa”) from Ghent University for his groundbreaking contributions to develop structure-performance relationships in the field of catalysis by making use of innovative in-situ and operando spectroscopy tools. His research outcomes are major in the path towards the realization of a more sustainable and
Utrecht University hosted the 4th SUNER-C Consortium Meeting
The SUNER-C members came together in Utrecht on 7 March to discuss the project progress, address the challenges, and plan the finalizing and reporting of the project. During the event, the work packages (WP) leaders presented the progress of their WP and discussed the reporting progress; also, the members discussed plans for the participation of
Angela Melcherts received the NIOK Lecture Award for her presentation at the NCCC 2024 conference
PhD student Angela Melcherts received the NIOK Lecture Award for her presentation “Tuning Metal-Support Interactions in the CO2 Hydrogenation over Ni Supported on Titania Polymorphs”. Angela presented the results of her research about the mechanistic pathways of catalytic CO2 methanation over nickel supported on different titanium dioxide polymorphs (i.e., anatase, rutile, and brookite). She used
PhD defense Mark Mangnus: Mystifying Photoluminescence Mechanisms Unraveling and exploiting non-ideal behavior of luminescent nanomaterials
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Mangnus for an Excellent PhD Defense. Mark has successfully defended his PhD thesis, supervised by Prof. Bert Weckhuysen, prof. dr. Alfons van Blaaderen, and dr. Freddy Rabouw. In his thesis, Mark studied lanthanide doped materials. These materials have well-defined emission energies that are barely affected by the host crystal in which
Bert Weckhuysen will receive an honorary doctorate from Ghent University
Ghent University is awarding an honorary doctorate to Bert Weckhuysen, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry & Catalysis at Utrecht University. The doctorate is a special honor for his exceptional scientific achievements. The honorary doctorate will be awarded during the Dies Natalis of Ghent University, on Friday, March 22. Professors Veronique van Speybroek and Kevin van Geem
PhD defense Shuang Yang: Structure−Performance Relationships of Copper and Post−Transition Metals in Electrochemical CO2 Reduction
Congratulations to Dr. Shuang Yang for an Excellent PhD Defense. Shuang has successfully defended her PhD thesis, supervised by Prof. Bert Weckhuysen and Dr. Ward van der Stam. Shuang has studied the effect of post-transition metals (Bi, Pb & Sn) on the properties of Cu for electrochemical CO2 reduction, aiming to convert CO2 into valuable
Advice to the Minister of Education, Culture and Science on Starting and Incentive Grants
In 2023 a committee has been installed to advice the minister of Education, Culture, and Science, Robbert Dijkgraaf, as well as all Dutch university boards on how the so-called “starters- & stimuleringsbeurzen” have to be best organized and invested within the university organizations. The chair of the committee was Bert Weckhuysen, who had the complex
Thimo Jacobs received the 1st prize for his poster at MaterialenNL Conference
PhD student Thimo Jacobs received the 1st prize for his poster “Mapping Temperatures during CO2 Conversion in Both Space and Time” at the MaterialenNL Conference. Thimo presented his work on measuring spatio-temporal variations in the local temperature on the micrometer length scale during carbon dioxide methanation over a TiO2-supported Ni catalyst. More info: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.3c05622
PhD defense Iris ten Have: Spectroscopy of the Catalytic Hydrogenation of CO and CO2
Congratulations to Dr. Iris ten Have for an Excellent PhD Defense. Iris has successfully defended her PhD thesis, supervised by Prof. Bert Weckhuysen and Dr. Florian Meirer. In her PhD thesis, Iris described surface-sensitive spectroscopy as a promising analytical tool for a better understanding reaction and deactivation mechanisms in heterogeneous catalysis. She set the stage
PhD defense Luca Carnevale: Microreactors for In Situ Single Catalyst Particle Characterization Using Advanced Imaging Techniques
Congratulations to Dr. Luca Carnevale for an Excellent PhD Defense. Luca has successfully defended his PhD thesis, supervised by Prof. Mathieu Odijk and Prof. Bert Weckhuysen. Luca has developed microreactors for in-situ characterization of single catalyst particles, thereby expanding a.o. the pressure limitations. His research contributes to advancing innovative microfluidic devices for investigating heterogeneous catalysts
Bert Weckhuysen appointed as a Honorary Professor at East China University of Science & Technology
On November 17, Professor Bert Weckhuysen was appointed as a Honorary Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering of East China University of Science & Technology (ECUST, China). Professor Xuan Fuzhen, President of ECUST, attended and awarded the Honorary Professorship. The appointment ceremony was hosted by Professor Li Chunzhong, Dean of the School of Chemical
Bert Weckhuysen appointed as a Honorary Professor at Tianjin University
On November 14, 2023, Bert Weckhuysen, was appointed as a Honorary Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering of Tianjin University (China). Gong Jinlong, Vice President of Tianjin University, Professor Fan Xiaobin, Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering, and representatives of teachers and students attended the awarding ceremony. The full press release can be