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Joost Frenken is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen. His research focuses on surface physics, catalysis, and nanotechnology, with expertise in scanning probe microscopy and friction mechanisms. He holds leadership roles in Dutch academic and research institutions, including the Netherlands Royal Academy of Sciences (KNAW).
- Education: PhD in Physics (Cum Laude) from Utrecht University (1986).
- Positions: Director of ARCNL (2014–2022), Head of Interface Physics Group at Leiden University (1996–2017).
Research interests include surface dynamics, graphene formation, and catalyst design. He has pioneered advanced microscopy techniques and co-founded companies like Leiden Probe Microscopy BV and Applied Nanolayers BV.
Awards: IUVSTA Science Prize (2004), ERC Advanced Grant (2010), MRS Innovation Award (2017).
Key contributions: Developed high-speed scanning probe microscopy, revealed oxidation mechanisms of platinum, and elucidated friction energy dissipation at atomic scales.
