Dr. Andre Peremans | Operations Research | Best Researcher Award
Department of Physics at University of Namur | Belgium
Dr. André Peremans is a distinguished Belgian physicist recognized for his pioneering contributions in laser-based spectroscopy, surface science, and nonlinear optical techniques. He obtained his Ph.D. in Science in 1990 from the Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix, Belgium, where his dissertation focused on resonant infrared laser stimulation and molecular desorption, and later earned the Agrégation de l’Enseignement Supérieur in 2004, underscoring his academic leadership. Over the years, he has held key research positions with the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FNRS), progressing from Research Associate to Research Director, and gained valuable international experience through collaborations at the University of Tokyo, Paris-Sud (LURE), and SUNY Buffalo. His professional career is defined by expertise in nonlinear vibrational spectroscopy, sum-frequency generation (SFG), and the development of advanced laser systems for exploring electrochemical interfaces, biomolecular recognition, and biosensors. Dr. Peremans has demonstrated exceptional research skills in spectroscopy, biophotonics, and laser diagnostics, producing more than 60 high-impact publications in leading journals such as Physical Review Letters, Journal of Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics Letters, Optics Letters, and Biosensors and Bioelectronics, along with multiple book chapters that have influenced physics, chemistry, and materials science. His innovative work is further reflected in international patents on laser technologies and spectroscopy, bridging fundamental research with applied solutions. In addition to his scientific output, he has supervised several Ph.D. theses, contributing significantly to the training and mentorship of early-career researchers. His achievements have been recognized through prestigious honors, including the French Community Award for his Ph.D. dissertation in 1990 and the Economic Prize of the Province of Namur in 1999. In conclusion, Dr. Peremans stands as an influential figure in physics and spectroscopy, whose leadership, innovation, and international collaborations continue to shape cutting-edge research and foster advancements with profound scientific and societal impact.
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Publications
1. Evaluation of table-top lasers for routine infrared ion spectroscopy in the analytical laboratory. (2021). Analyst. [Citations: 13]
2. Assessment of disinfection potential of Q-switch Nd:YAG laser on contaminated titanium implant surfaces. (2021). Materials. [Citations: 7]
3. Super resolution far field infrared microscopy [Conference paper]. (2020). [Citations: 1]
4. Q-Switch Nd:YAG laser-assisted elimination of multi-species biofilm on titanium surfaces. (2020). Materials. [Citations: 14]
5. Q-Switch Nd:YAG laser-assisted decontamination of implant surface. (2019). Dentistry Journal. [Citations: 17]