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Ghent University, established in 1817, is a leading institution in Belgium known for its commitment to research, innovation, and academic excellence. With a diverse student body and a wide range of programs, it fosters a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. The Laboratory for Chemical Technology (LCT) at Ghent University is renowned for its cutting-edge research in chemical engineering. LCT specializes in catalysis, polymerization, kinetics, reactor design, and process design, driving advancements in sustainable technologies and industrial processes. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, LCT aims to bridge the gap between fundamental research and practical applications, contributing significantly to the field of chemical technology. Within the NEXT-STEP project, the LCT will research the hydrogenation reactions for the new platform chemical 3MdVL.
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Key persons involved in NEXT-STEP
Joris W. Thybaut
Joris W. Thybaut is a full professor in catalytic reaction engineering at the Laboratory for Chemical Technology at Ghent University. He focuses on model-based interpretation of experimentally acquired kinetics information and up-scaling via simulations.
Jeriffa De Clercq
Jeriffa De Clercq is an associate professor at the Industrial Catalysis and Adsorption Technology research group at Ghent University. She has extensive expertise in material synthesis, characterization, and performance screening in catalysis and adsorption applications. A key focus is biomass valorization.
Katrien De Gusseme
Katrien De Gusseme started as a PhD researcher in October 2024 at Ghent University to research the hydrogenation of aMVL. She is a chemical engineer with 23 years experience in different chemical industries as a process engineer, SHE engineer, QA supervisor and project engineer.
Alexandra Bouriakova
Alexandra Bouriakova is a doctor-assistant at the Laboratory for Chemical Technology at Ghent University. She focuses on the synthesis and characterization of catalysts, as well as the experimental acquisition of kinetic data for the conversion of waste streams into value-added products.