Professor Gert Desmet and professor Wim De Malsche of VUB’s Department of Chemical Engineering have both been selected by The Analytical Scientist as part of the 60 leaders and influencers in analytical science whose work is transforming the world around us – for the better.
The Analytical Scientist 2024 Power List recognizes individuals who are having a real impact in the three categories: Human Health Heroes, Planet Protectors, and Instrumental Innovators. There are 20 nominees per category – each with a ranked Top 10.
It is the latter category of Instrumental Innovators where Prof. Desmet proudly occupies the 2nd place with his research focusing on advances in micro-fabrication techniques (etching, 3D printing) to develop improved liquid chromatography supports and devices, and using smart algorithms to improve liquid chromatography methods.
In the same category, Prof. De Malsche of the µFlow Group was elected to the top 20 with his research aiming to gain full control of liquid flow profiles in flow devices and of trajectories of molecules and (bio)particles within these liquids, enabling the highest possible resolution batch and continuous separations.
Read the interview with both nominees and more information about the Power List here: https://theanalyticalscientist.com/power-list/2024.