Johan Lub

Johan Lub is a Researcher at the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, specializing in Stimuli-responsive Functional Materials & Devices. With over 38 years of experience in academic and industrial research, he focuses on organic synthesis for liquid crystalline materials and luminescent molecules.

• Education: MSc (1980) and PhD (1985) in Organic Chemistry from the University of Amsterdam
• Prior Affiliation: 32-year career at Philips Research (1985–2017)
• Current Role: Joined the Stimuli-responsive Functional Materials & Devices group in 2011 as Industrial Fellow, transitioned to full Researcher in 2017

His research centers on liquid crystal chemistry, including cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers for mechanochromic displays and reactive chiral dopants for circularly polarized light applications. Recent work explores fluorescent molecules for energy transfer in LED systems and temperature-responsive oligomers for color stability.

Notable contributions include developing a liquid crystalline materials library during his Philips tenure and advancing photopolymerization techniques for optical films. His publications (175+ total) reflect expertise in tetrazine chemistry, retro-Diels-Alder reactions, and functional polymers. Collaborations with Prof. D. Broer and Prof. A. Schenning highlight his interdisciplinary approach.

• Scientific Recognition: ORCID ID 0000-0002-3812-1735
• Citations: 5,524+ (Scopus)

As a globally recognized expert, Lub's work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals through education and materials innovation for healthcare and energy-efficient devices.