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With over 15 years of experience in the field of polymer membrane design, characterization and application, Kitty Nijmeijer leads the research group Membrane Materials and Processes that focuses on design and development of polymer membranes to separate molecular mixtures for sustainable processes. Her research expertise focuses on the fundamentals of membrane chemistry and morphology to control mass transport in macroscopic applications. It combines and integrates material science and process technology. Water and Energy are the main application areas with a strong focus on recovery and reuse of resources, the valorization of waste streams and energy efficient processes in the context of a sustainable circular economy.
Information about the Membrane Materials and Processes Group can be found at www.tue.nl/mmp
Academic background
Kitty Nijmeijer studied Chemical Technology at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (Heerlen, The Netherlands) and at the University of Twente (Enschede, The Netherlands), where she received her Master degree in 1998. In 2003 she obtained her PhD with her thesis 'Gas-liquid membrane contactors for olefin/paraffin separation' from the University of Twente. After a postdoc at the same university, in 2005 she was appointed Research Director of the European Membrane Institute Twente (Enschede, The Netherlands) that performs confidential contract research directly with the industry. As she has a strong preference for academic research, in 2006 she became assistant professor at the University of Twente. In In 2007, Nijmeijer was invited senior scientist at Shell Research & Technology Center Amsterdam (SRTCA) and in 2010 she was a visiting scientist at the University of California (Berkeley, USA). In 2011 Nijmeijer became associate professor and head of the research group Membrane Science & Technology at the University of Twente, where she was appointed full professor in 2015. As of 2016 she is full professor and head of the Membrane Materials and Processes group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e).
Kitty Nijmeijer was elected board member and vice president of the European Membrane Society and she is editorial board member of the scientific journals Science and the Journal of Membrane Science. She chaired ICOM 2011, the world’s largest conference on membrane science and technology. Next to fundamental research and education, Kitty Nijmeijer highly values the valorisation and the popularization of science and technology. She is involved in the Blue Energy demonstration installation at the Afsluitdijk (NL). In addition she served in several national TV programs, recorded a TEDx talk and a series of five short lectures about membrane technology for the University of The Netherlands and she is ambassador of the Dutch Chemical Association (VNCI) to promote and show the significance and importance of chemistry for society for a broad audience.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Full Professor, University of Twente
2010 → 28 Feb 2016
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Integrated PHA recovery from biomass with formulation and production of functional films, membranes, and/or coatings.
1/04/22 → 31/03/26
Project: Research direct
Research output
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Sulfonated polymerized liquid crystal nanoporous membranes for water purification
Marin San Roman, P., Nijmeijer, K. & Sijbesma, R. P., 15 Feb 2022, In: Journal of Membrane Science. 644, 13 p., 120097.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Systematic investigation of methods to suppress membrane plasticization during CO2 permeation at supercritical conditions
Houben, M., Kloos, J., van Essen, M., Nijmeijer, K. & Borneman, Z., 5 Apr 2022, In: Journal of Membrane Science. 647, 12 p., 120292.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Asymmetric layer-by-layer polyelectrolyte nanofiltration membranes with tunable retention
Scheepers, D., Chatillon, B., Nijmeijer, K. & Borneman, Z., 15 Jun 2021, In: Journal of Polymer Science. 59, 12, p. 1293-1304 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Corrigendum to “Supercritical CO2 permeation in glassy polyimide membranes” [J. Membr. Sci. 620 (2021) 118922] (Journal of Membrane Science (2021) 620, (S0376738820314964), (10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118922))
Houben, M., van Geijn, R., van Essen, M., Borneman, Z. & Nijmeijer, K., 15 May 2021, In: Journal of Membrane Science. 626, 2 p., 119184.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/Letter to the editor › Academic › peer-review
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Effect of osmotic pressure on whey protein concentration in forward osmosis
Oymaci, P., Offeringa, P. E., Borneman, Z. & Nijmeijer, K., Aug 2021, In: Membranes. 11, 8, 13 p., 573.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Prizes
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Academic Society Award
Nijmeijer, D.C. (Kitty) (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Other › Discipline related › Scientific
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NWO START-UP Award : Membranes à la carte
Nijmeijer, D.C. (Kitty) (Recipient), 2018
Prize: NWO › START-UP › Scientific
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Effect of the presence of magnesium ions on power generation using reverse electrodialysis
Kitty Nijmeijer (Speaker)
2 Aug 2017Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
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Institute for Sustainable Process Technology (ISPT) (External organisation)
Kitty Nijmeijer (Member)
1 Mar 2015 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of board › Scientific
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Science (Journal)
Kitty Nijmeijer (Editorial board member)
20 Oct 2014 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
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Science (Journal)
Kitty Nijmeijer (Peer reviewer)
1 Oct 2014 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review › Scientific
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Journal of Membranes and Separation Technology (Journal)
Kitty Nijmeijer (Editorial board member)
Jan 2013 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
Courses
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-Eindhoven University of Technology : CO2 separation by special membranes
K. Nijmeijer & Zandrie Borneman
15/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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CO2 separation by special membranes
K. Nijmeijer & Zandrie Borneman
12/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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New PhD student Marrit van der Wal
K. Nijmeijer & Zandrie Borneman
2/07/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Generating energy from salt concentration differences between sea water and river water
10/06/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Eindhoven University of Technology: Tapping the Magical Power Contained in Water
K. Nijmeijer & Zandrie Borneman
9/06/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Impacts
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Control of porosity
D.C. (Kitty) Nijmeijer (Researcher), Nina Romme-van Moll (Content manager) & Caroline van Os-Rovers (Administrative support)
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Module, reactor and process design and performance
D.C. (Kitty) Nijmeijer (Researcher), Nina Romme-van Moll (Content manager) & Caroline van Os-Rovers (Administrative support)
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Molecular specificity
D.C. (Kitty) Nijmeijer (Researcher), Nina Romme-van Moll (Content manager) & Caroline van Os-Rovers (Administrative support)
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