Han Zuilhof

Han Zuilhof is a Full Professor of Organic Chemistry at Wageningen University, affiliated with the VLAG research institute. His research focuses on surface chemistry, polymer brushes, antifouling coatings, and environmental remediation, particularly targeting PFAS removal. He leads projects on sustainable materials, dynamic covalent chemistry, and analytical methods for drug and toxin detection. Notable contributions include developing functionalized pillararenes for PFAS adsorption and covalent surface modifications for microfluidics.

• Research interests: Surface chemistry, polymer design, analytical chemistry, environmental remediation.
• Recent projects: PFAS removal technologies, antifouling coatings, mechanochemical synthesis, and catalytic materials for biomass conversion.
• Advises PhD candidates on topics like recyclable polycarbonates, PFAS adsorbents, and stealth antibodies.

His work bridges fundamental chemistry with applied solutions, emphasizing sustainability and interdisciplinary collaboration.