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Geert-Jan Kroes is a Full Professor of Theoretical Chemistry at Leiden University’s Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC), part of the Faculty of Science. Born in 1961, he earned his PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Amsterdam in 1990. His research focuses on dissociative chemisorption on transition metal surfaces, emphasizing accurate modeling of molecule-surface interactions and reaction dynamics. Key contributions include advancing density functional theory (DFT) methods (e.g., SRP-DFT) and quantifying non-adiabatic effects like electron-hole pair excitation.
Education & Career:
- PhD: University of Amsterdam (1990)
- Postdoctoral positions at the University of Cambridge (1992–1993) and Free University of Amsterdam (1993–1996)
- Joined Leiden University in 1998 as Assistant Professor, promoted to Full Professor in 2003
Research Interests:
His work bridges theoretical chemistry and surface science, targeting chemically accurate descriptions of reactions at metal surfaces. Current projects address challenges in systems with (WF-EA) > 7 eV, requiring first-principles SRP-DFT and non-adiabatic dynamics modeling.
Teaching & Supervision:
- Teaches Theoretical Chemistry (BSc) and advanced MSc courses like Quantum Reaction Dynamics
- Supervised 17 PhD students and 30 postdocs, many now in academic/industry roles globally
Awards & Grants:
- ERC Advanced Grant (2013)
- NWO grants (multiple awards since 2010)
Labs/Teams:
Leads a theoretical chemistry group at LIC, collaborating with experimental groups on surface reaction dynamics. Active in editorial roles (e.g., Surface Science Reports) and conference organization (e.g., Gordon Research Conferences).