Johan Hofkens

Johan Hofkens is a full Professor at KU Leuven since 2008, with a career spanning over 25 years in advanced spectroscopy and microscopy development. His work bridges chemistry, materials science, and nanobioscience, focusing on optical spectroscopy techniques and superresolution microscopy applications.

• Current research integrates fluorescence/SEM microscopy (integrated microscopies)
• Specializes in single molecule detection (SMS) and perovskite synthesis
• Applies NASCA microscopy and RESOLFT techniques for nanoscale imaging

His publications (>400) and high citation counts (H-index 69) reflect significant contributions to molecular (bio)materials and metal cluster spectroscopy. Awards include:

• ERC Advanced Grant (2012)
• Proteomass Scientific Society Award (2016)
• European Academy of Science membership

Prof. Hofkens collaborates internationally through guest professorships at University of Parma and Hokkaido University, and has pioneered innovations in single molecule detection techniques.