André de Haan

Prof. André de Haan is a part-time Full Professor of Process Technology at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department of Chemical Engineering. He also serves as Principal Technologist at COSUN Innovation and has held academic positions at the University of Twente and Eindhoven University of Technology. His research focuses on circular and biobased production processes, with emphasis on separation technology and process intensification.

Education Background:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering from TU Delft (1991)
• Previous roles include Chair in Separation Technology (University of Twente, 1999-2006) and Chair in Process Systems Engineering (TU Eindhoven, 2006-2010)

Research Interests:

• Developing energy-efficient separation processes using green entrainers
• Process design for biobased and circular economies
• Extractive distillation and solvent extraction techniques
• Integration of reaction and separation steps in process systems

Advising & Groups:

• Supervises doctoral students such as Dhoni Hartanto (PhD candidate) and postdoctoral researcher Snehal Pujar
• Leads the De Haan Group focused on Process Systems Engineering (PSE)

Professional Activities:

• Board member of EFCE Working Party on Fluid Separations
• Board member of Dechema-ProcessNet working group on Extraction