Raoul Frese

Raoul Frese is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Science, VU University Amsterdam, where he leads the Biohybrid Solar Cells workgroup. His research bridges biophysics, electrochemistry, and sustainable energy technology, focusing on photosynthetic membranes, biohybrid solar cells, and artscience collaborations with artists and designers. He is affiliated with the LaserLaB - Energy and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals like clean energy and climate action.

• Education: PhD in Physics (VU University Amsterdam), MSc in Physics (University of Amsterdam)
• Research Focus: High-resolution AFM imaging of photosynthetic membranes, supramolecular organization, protein domain formation thermodynamics, and biosensor development for herbicide detection
• Courses Taught: BioSolar Cells, Current Sustainable Energy Technologies, and Innovation Project: Alternative Fuels (2024–2025 joint degree with University of Amsterdam)
• Methodological Innovation: Pioneering artscience, a transdisciplinary approach integrating artistic practices into scientific research

Recent work on biohybrid photoelectrodes emphasizes electron transport pathways, electrostatic binding interfaces, and long-term stability (up to 2025). His publications span ChemPhotoChem, Joule, and ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, with keywords like biohybrids, photocurrent, photovoltaics, and electrochemistry. Awards include competitive NWO-VENI and NWO-VIDI grants. Frese also serves as Master Track Coordinator for Science for Energy and Sustainability - Physics, reflecting his commitment to education and energy transition initiatives.