Tom Veeken

Tom Veeken is a Researcher at AMOLF, the Netherlands Institute for Nanotechnology, specializing in photonic control over light absorption and emission in photovoltaic systems. He holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam (UvA), awarded in 2022, where his thesis focused on optimizing light-matter interactions in solar cells. His work spans advancements in perovskite materials, radiative cooling techniques for solar modules, and quantum dot integration for enhanced energy conversion efficiency.

Veeken’s research interests include nanophotonics, solar energy materials, and optical engineering, with a focus on improving solar cell performance through novel material designs and light management strategies. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address challenges in energy harvesting, such as reducing reabsorption losses in textured silicon and enhancing luminescent solar concentrator efficiency.

His publications highlight contributions to perovskite-based solar cells, radiative cooling via photonic silica microcylinders, and quantum dot emission control. Veeken’s work aligns with AMOLF’s LMPV (Light and Matter for Photonics and Energy) group, advancing sustainable energy materials and photonic technologies.

No scientific awards or student advisement records are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His role as a Program Officer at AMOLF suggests involvement in project coordination and technical leadership within the institute’s research infrastructure.