About
Sascha R.A. Kersten serves as Full Professor in Sustainable Process Technology at the University of Twente, maintaining an active research profile with 234 publications and significant academic impact evidenced by an h-index of 61 and over 11,560 citations. His work centers on sustainable chemical engineering solutions for energy and materials conversion.
Research interests prominently feature pyrolysis (100% fingerprint match), biomass conversion (53%), catalytic processes, bio-oil production, and thermochemical treatment of feedstocks. Kersten specializes in transforming lignocellulosic biomass and waste plastics into biofuels and value-added chemicals through advanced reaction engineering and separation techniques.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on catalytic pathways for bio-jet fuel synthesis, continuous extraction methodologies for biomass-derived sugars, and innovative pulping using deep eutectic solvents. His work integrates reaction kinetics with process design to address industrial-scale sustainability challenges in renewable energy and circular economy applications.
Kersten has supervised 44 research projects including PhD theses, as documented in institutional records. His collaborative network spans international research teams, with significant activity in the last five years reflected in multi-country research outputs and conference engagements.
