معرفی
Prof. Petra E. de Jongh is a Full Professor at the Materials Chemistry and Catalysis group within the Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science at Utrecht University. Her research focuses on nanostructured inorganic materials for sustainable catalysis and energy storage/conversion, emphasizing the interplay between particle size, confinement, pore structure, and functionality.
- Education: MSc in Chemistry (cum laude) from Utrecht University (1995), PhD in Photoelectrochemistry of Nanoporous Semiconductor Electrodes (cum laude, 1999)
Research Interests: A pioneer in catalysts and energy materials, de Jongh's work spans heterogeneous catalysis for renewable energy, CO2 conversion, electrocatalysis, and sustainable battery development. Her research explores pathways to sustainability through energy transition, particularly hydrogen storage and CO2 utilization.
Scientific Contributions: With over 200 publications, 15 patents, and an h-index of 59, her work drives advancements in nanomaterial synthesis, catalyst testing, and electron microscopy. She has supervised 21 PhD students and 14 postdocs, including 9 PhD students and 3 postdocs currently under her guidance.
Awards & Grants: Recipient of prestigious accolades including the
- ERC Consolidator Grant (2014)
- NWO Vici Award (2012)
- KNAW Membership (2018)
Labs & Teams: Leads cutting-edge research at Utrecht University's Debye Institute, collaborating with industrial partners like Philips and academic institutions globally (e.g., Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris). Her lab focuses on developing solid-state batteries and catalysts for sustainable fuels.
