Matthias Schoukens

Matthias Schoukens is an academic researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering and Separations Science. His work focuses on adsorption processes, carbon capture technologies, and induction heating applications. He has contributed to advancing electrified temperature swing adsorption and vacuum swing adsorption (TVSA) systems, with a particular emphasis on pilot-scale development and material design.

His research integrates interdisciplinary approaches, including composite material fabrication (e.g., steel fiber-zeolite laminates), magnetic induction heating for adsorbent regeneration, and dynamic modeling of vacuum pump systems. He has co-authored peer-reviewed articles in journals like Chemical Engineering Journal and presented findings at international conferences.

• Awards: Received a 2021 award for Electrothermal regeneration of 3D-printed activated carbon monoliths in biogas upgrading.
• Collaborations: Active in cross-disciplinary teams addressing carbon capture and process intensification.

His activities include supervising research projects and co-developing sustainable separation technologies.