Fokko Mulder

Prof. Fokko Mulder is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), where he leads research in the Chemical Engineering Department's Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage (MECS) section. He coordinates the Battolyser Project and contributes to the e-Refinery Institute, focusing on advancing energy storage solutions for renewable energy integration.

His research spans fundamental and applied studies of hydrogen storage materials, battery materials, and electrolytes, emphasizing nanostructuring effects, electrochemical reaction mechanisms, and material durability. Key projects include solid-state battery development, CO2 conversion technologies, and hybrid energy systems.

The research trends evident in his recent publications highlight innovations in

• Fluorine-free battery chemistries
• 3D nickel electrode modeling
• Polymer electrolyte coatings
• Gasification biochar anodes
• Lithium diffusivity optimization

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Prof. Mulder has supervised 31 PhD theses on topics ranging from Li-ion battery materials to hydrogen storage nanomaterials and CO2 conversion catalysts. He teaches advanced courses in Energy Storage, Hydrogen Technology, and Sustainable Energy Transition, while serving on EU energy roadmap committees and scientific advisory boards.