Irene Groot

In July 2015, Irene moved to the Leiden Institute of Chemistry where she held a tenure-track position in the Catalysis and Surface Chemistry Group to continue her research in heterogeneous catalysis using imaging techniques under industrial conditions of high pressures and temperatures. In June 2018, Irene obtained tenure and became associate professor. As of March 2024, Irene has been appointed Professor of Surface and Interface Science. Her current research topics include high-pressure surface science aimed at fundamental understanding of heterogeneous catalysis, development of operando and in situ equipment, and growth and characterization of 2-dimensional materials on (liquid) metal surfaces.