Thomas Jüstel

Professor Thomas Jüstel is a leading researcher in inorganic chemistry and applied materials science at the Münster University of Applied Sciences, where he heads the AG TOM (Arbeitsgruppe Thomas Jüstel) research group within the School of Engineering's Chemical Engineering department. His work focuses on the development and characterization of luminescent materials, particularly phosphors for solid-state lighting applications.

Dr. Jüstel's research spans multiple areas of optical materials science, with special emphasis on rare earth compounds, transition metal-doped phosphors, and novel host materials for lighting and display technologies. His work addresses fundamental structure-property relationships in luminescent materials while also developing practical applications in solid-state lighting, UV disinfection, and biomedical imaging. His research group has made significant contributions to understanding energy transfer mechanisms, thermal quenching behavior, and crystal field effects in various phosphor systems.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on rare earth carbodiimides, tungstate and molybdate phosphors, UV-C emitting materials for disinfection applications, and sustainable recycling methods for critical elements in phosphors. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in lighting, environmental technology, and medical devices.

• Recipient of the 1st Innovation Price (2018) for 'Mit Polyphosphat beschichteten Photokatalysatoren gegen Plastikmüll'
• Recognized in the AD Scientific Index
• Maintains a high H-Factor as documented in 2024 metrics

Professor Jüstel has supervised numerous students and researchers, with an extensive list of former and current team members working on various aspects of luminescent materials. His research group collaborates with institutions across Europe and has secured funding for projects related to sustainable materials, lighting technology, and environmental applications of luminescent compounds. The AG TOM laboratory facilities support synthesis, structural characterization, and optical property measurements of advanced luminescent materials.