Ike van der Veen

Dr. Ike van der Veen is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Science of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry for Environment & Health. His research focuses on environmental chemistry, particularly persistent organic pollutants (POPs), perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and flame retardants. He has contributed to global interlaboratory assessments under the Stockholm Convention and investigates environmental exposure pathways of chemicals in textiles and consumer products.

Research Interests: Van der Veen's work addresses PFAS emissions from durable water-repellent (DWR) clothing, environmental fate of POPs, and analytical methods for toxic chemicals. His studies emphasize sustainable materials, environmental policy compliance, and reducing human exposure risks through rigorous testing and global collaboration. Recent projects include assessing PFAS in textiles, PCBs, and organochlorine pesticides in environmental matrices.

Key Contributions: His articles highlight advancements in PFAS analysis under international conventions, interlaboratory method validation, and the environmental impacts of textile chemistry. Notable collaborations include work on global POPs assessments and DWR durability studies. Media coverage includes discussions on PFAS emissions from outdoor clothing.

Teaching: Van der Veen teaches courses in analytical and environmental chemistry, bioinformatics, and biomolecular sciences internships. He actively engages in academic activities, including lectures on environmental pollutants and policy.