Søren Kiil

Søren Kiil is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Hempel Foundation Coatings Science and Technology Centre (CoaST). His research is centered on industrial coatings and chemical processes with applications in marine, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (1995–1998)
• M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (1989–1994)
• M.Sc. Thesis, University of Cambridge, UK (1993–1994)

Research Interests: His expertise spans industrial coatings including anticorrosive, antifouling, intumescent, and high-pressure-resistant systems. Additional areas include continuous pharmaceutical production and acid corrosion in large diesel engines. His work integrates experimental and modeling approaches in polymer science and reaction engineering.

Publication Trends: Recent publications focus on advanced coating formulations, self-stratification, lignin-reinforced thermosets, and image-based analysis of intumescent chars. The research emphasizes sustainability, performance under extreme conditions, and fundamental understanding of adhesion and degradation mechanisms.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants: He is the main supervisor for multiple active PhD projects funded through DTU and industrial collaborations, including research on transparent antifouling coatings, chemical resistance of coatings for sustainable fuels, adhesion of waterborne epoxy systems, mathematical modeling of intumescent chars, and high-performance cargo hold coatings. These projects reflect strong industry-academia collaboration.

Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Hempel Foundation Coatings Science and Technology Centre (CoaST), a leading interdisciplinary center for coatings innovation at DTU, focusing on sustainable and high-performance coating solutions.