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Prof. dr. ir. Hero Heeres is a Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, specializing in Green Chemical Reaction Engineering. His research focuses on catalytic technology for circular carbon conversions, with applications in biomass conversion to biofuels and chemicals.
His research interests include:
- Development of catalytic processes for circular carbon conversions
- Biomass conversion to biofuels through catalytic pyrolysis and pyrolysis oil upgrading
- Production of platform chemicals like levulinic acid and hydroxymethylfurfural
- Performance materials from renewable resources
- Plastic recycling using pyrolysis technology
Prof. Heeres' publication portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on renewable resources and catalytic processes. His work spans from fundamental catalyst studies to applied process development, with particular emphasis on biomass conversion technologies. The research shows a progression from traditional biofuels toward more sophisticated platform chemicals and circular economy applications, with fingerprint analysis showing expertise in Pyrolysis (100%), Fast Pyrolysis (50%), and Hydrogenation (46%).
His notable scientific contributions include:
- Highly cited review on hydroxymethylfurfural as a platform chemical (over 2600 citations)
- Research on glycerol conversion to lactic acid using advanced catalyst systems
- Studies on hydrotreatment of fast pyrolysis oil for bio-oil upgrading
- Work on methanol synthesis beyond chemical equilibrium
- Recent research on catalytic pyrolysis of plastics to valuable aromatic compounds
Prof. Heeres has supervised numerous students and researchers throughout his career, with 67 supervised works documented. He has been involved in multiple national and international research consortia focused on sustainable chemical technologies and has contributed expert commentary to media on topics related to biomass conversion and circular economy.
