Uytterhoeven Jan

Jan Uytterhoeven was a Full Professor at the University of Leuven, affiliated with the Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis. He specialized in Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics, with research contributions to surface chemistry and catalysis. Elected to the Academy of Europe in 1990, he passed away on June 6, 2014.

Affiliations & Roles:

• Full Professor, University of Leuven (since 1971)
• Professor, University of Leuven (1969)
• Lecturer, University of Leuven (1967)
• Founded the Laboratory for Surface Chemistry, evolving into the Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis (1965)

Research Focus: His work centered on physical chemistry principles applied to surface phenomena and catalytic processes, advancing thermodynamic analyses in these domains. He was a pioneer in integrating experimental and theoretical approaches to understand surface reactions.

Awards & Leadership:

• Corresponding member of the Royal Flemish Academy (1978)
• President of the Royal Flemish Academy (1989)
• Honorary Member of the Royal Flemish Academy (1966)

Additional Affiliations: Member of the American Chemical Society, Association pour l'Etude des Argiles, and The Chemical Society.

Labs/Teams: Directed research at the Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations in surface science.