Rik van Gorp

Rik van Gorp is a Doctoral Candidate at the Eindhoven University of Technology, affiliated with the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and the Electrochemical Materials and Systems research group. His work focuses on advancing green hydrogen production through optimized alkaline water electrolysis technologies.

• BSc and MSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Groningen and Eindhoven University of Technology
• Co-founder of Heratec, a spin-off commercializing sustainable electrochemical electrodes

Rik's research spans computational modeling of porous electrode microstructures, pore network modeling, and electrochemical device optimization. He applies genetic algorithms to enhance electrode design for applications in fuel cells and redox flow batteries, aiming to address high capital costs and energy efficiency challenges in hydrogen deployment.

His recent work trends include:

• Water management strategies in anion exchange membrane fuel cells
• Microstructure engineering for improved power density
• Redox flow battery electrode performance analysis
• Hydrogen's role in decarbonizing energy systems

Scientific recognition includes:

• NWO Take-Off Grant
• Faculty of Impact Fellowship
• Teijin Innovation Challenge Grant
• TTT Innovation Grant
• Cum Laude distinction for MSc studies

Rik has also contributed to evaluating pore network modeling's robustness for energy storage systems and explored electrode design principles through computational methods. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for affordable clean energy and climate action.