Ruud van Ommen

Ruud van Ommen is a Full Professor of Chemical Engineering at TU Delft's Faculty of Applied Sciences, leading the Product & Process Engineering section. He holds MSc and PhD degrees from TU Delft (1996 and 2001, respectively). His research focuses on multiphase reactors, particle technology, and scalable nanostructured materials production, particularly via atomic layer deposition (ALD). Key projects include ERC-funded studies on nanoparticle agglomeration/coating and collaborations with TU Delft's e-Refinery for CO2 reduction technologies. He co-founded Powall (ex-Delft IMP), a spin-off from his group.

Research interests span chemical reaction engineering, nanostructured materials (e.g., for catalysis and drug delivery), and fluidization of cohesive powders. He has developed scalable ALD processes for industrial applications, leveraging X-ray tomography and CFD-DEM modeling. His work bridges fundamental science (e.g., nanoparticle agglomeration mechanisms) and practical applications in energy, pharmaceuticals, and environmental engineering.

Grants include an ERC Starting Grant (2011) and industry partnerships. He has advised multiple PhD candidates and published extensively on fluidization, ALD, and nanomaterials. His lab investigates topics like photocatalytic water treatment, ALD-coated graphene, and pharmaceutical particle engineering.