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Prof. Wouter Maes is a Full Professor at Hasselt University, leading the DSOS research group focusing on organic semiconductor materials for electronics and healthcare. He holds a PhD in organic chemistry from KU Leuven (2005) and has held academic roles from Assistant (2009) to Full Professor (2021). His research emphasizes conjugated polymers for photovoltaics, sensors, and biomedical applications. He has authored over 200 articles (h-index 45, 6600+ citations) and serves as President of the Chemistry Department.
Education:
- PhD in Organic Chemistry, KU Leuven, 2005 (Advisor: Prof. W. Dehaen)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Research Foundation – Flanders, KU Leuven
Research Interests:
- Design of conjugated polymers for organic electronics
- Near-infrared photodetectors and LEDs
- Material precision and defect analysis
- UAV-based remote sensing applications in agriculture and ecology
- Therapeutic nanocarriers for biomedical delivery
Key Contributions: - Pioneered studies on homocoupling defects in conjugated polymers - Developed novel materials for wavelength-selective organic photodetectors - Advanced UAV remote sensing techniques for crop monitoring and disease detection
Grants & Labs: - Oversees the DSOS expertise group - Collaborates on EU-funded projects in organic electronics and precision agriculture
