Andre van Veen

Andre van Veen is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Warwick, School of Engineering. His research focuses on multifunctional chemical reactors, catalytic process intensification, and reaction mechanisms involving methane activation and olefin synthesis. He holds a PhD from Ruhr-Universität Bochum and has held academic positions at institutions including CNRS, Technische Universität München, and Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1. His habilitation work emphasized structured reactors for heterogeneous catalysis.

Education:

• Diplom Chemie (1997), Ruhr-Universität Bochum
• PhD in Chemistry (2000), Ruhr-Universität Bochum
• Habilitation (2011), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Research Interests:

• Catalytic Reaction Engineering
• Structured Reactor Design
• Methane Activation and Conversion
• Olefin Synthesis Mechanisms
• Catalyst Development for Syngas Production

His recent articles highlight advancements in catalyst design, membrane reactor technology, and reaction kinetics for processes like dry reforming and oxidative dehydrogenation. He has contributed to projects such as BIOGO and OCMOL, advancing biofuel transformation and sustainable fuel production. His work emphasizes integrating catalytic innovation with reactor engineering to enhance industrial process efficiency.