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Catalysis Professors and Supervisors in Netherlands
Professors in catalysis in netherlands
270 professors found
Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Eindhoven University of Technology 5600 MB Eindhov
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Chemical Synthesis
Metal Chemistry
Assistant Professor
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Metal Chemistry
Transition Metal Chemistry
Eindhoven University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Electrocatalysis
Chemical Synthesis
Assistant Professor
Utrecht University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Electrocatalysis
High-temperature Oxidation
Assistant Professor
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Institute of Engineering and Technology Groningen
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Chemical Synthesis
High-temperature Oxidation
Professor of Catalysis Engineering
Delft University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Gas Phase Chemistry
High-temperature Oxidation
Professor
Utrecht University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Microreactor Technology
Materials Science
Utrecht University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Catalysis
Microplastics Research
Spectroscopy
Professor
Utrecht University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Petrochemical Engineering
Catalysis
Zeolite Science
Chemical Engineering
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Living costs in Netherlands
Estimated costs in Netherlands.
MonthlyYearly | Netherlands |
|---|---|
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.0k $2,160/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €13.8k $15,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Lecturer/High Performance Computing Specialist
Delft University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Metal Chemistry
Zeolite Science
Associate professor
Delft University of Technology
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Diamond Technology
Electrochemistry
Photoelectrocatalysis
Associate Professor
Utrecht University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Physics
Catalysis
Polymer Processing
Sustainable Chemistry
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University of Groningen
Netherlands
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1 week ago
CSC-funded PhD position at the University of Groningen in the group of Prof. Paolo P. Pescarmona, focused on catalysis for CO₂ conversion into cyclic carbonates and polycarbonates. This opportunity is aimed at candidates with a relevant Master's degree who are eligible for CSC scholarship support. The post also specifies English-language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or an exemption where applicable, together with the University of Groningen PhD admission r...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
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Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research
Netherlands
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2 weeks ago
PhD position in nitrogen valorization in high-temperature electrochemical cells at the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) , with the work location at TU Eindhoven in the Netherlands. The project focuses on sustainable ammonia production using renewable electricity and advanced electrochemical routes. Research topics include electrochemistry , materials science , catalysis , solid oxide electrochemical cells (SOEC/SOFC), and protonic ceramic electrochemical cells (PCEC/PCFC)...
Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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