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Gerard van Rooij is a full professor of plasma chemistry at Maastricht University and a project leader in low temperature plasma physics. He specializes in sustainable plasma chemistry and initiated research into the scientific basis for unique devices used in plasma surface interaction studies as part of the DIFFER research programs. Van Rooij earned his MSc in Physics from Eindhoven University of Technology with a specialization in Plasma Physics, followed by a PhD from the University of Amsterdam, focusing on macromolecular mass spectrometry at AMOLF. His research interests include the activation of chemical reactions through plasma to aid in sustainable energy storage and integration in the transport and chemical industry sectors. In 2020, he was appointed head of the Circular Chemical Engineering department at Maastricht University, participating in the Brightsite consortium, which seeks to provide climate-neutral solutions for the chemical industry.
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) encompasses departments like Organization, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Economics.