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Gerard van Rooij is a full professor of plasma chemistry at Maastricht University with a specialization in sustainable plasma chemistry, building on his previous academic experience at Eindhoven University of Technology. He obtained his MSc in Physics, specializing in Plasma Physics, from Eindhoven University of Technology, and later received a PhD from the University of Amsterdam for his research in macromolecular mass spectrometry, conducted at AMOLF. Van Rooij has been a project leader in low temperature plasma physics and has contributed to pioneering the scientific basis for unique devices used in plasma surface interaction studies within DIFFER. His research has focused on the role of plasma chemistry in enhancing chemical reactions, particularly for sustainable energy storage and the integration of chemical potential energy in various sectors, including transport and the chemical industry. Currently, he heads the Circular Chemical Engineering department at Maastricht University, contributing to initiatives that provide climate-neutral solutions for the chemical industry as part of the Brightsite consortium project.
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) encompasses departments like Organization, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Economics.