top of page
I have a firm background in experimental optical spectroscopy (MSc at FOM), luminescent materials development (PhD at TUDelft) and fundamentals processes in luminescent materials (post-doc at USA). My experimental work on photo-induced electron-delocalisation has let to new models explaining luminescence quenching involving conduction band states. My modelling work on lanthanide materials has provided a systematic and logical overview of basic properties of Ln-halides, chalcogenides and pnictides. I have specialized at TUDelft in the development of luminescent materials for sustainable energy applications.
I have developed unique knowledge on luminescent properties of rare earth and transition metal compounds that puts me in a position to design new materials for a variety of applications in the field of solar energy. My work on down-conversion materials (phosphors emitting two photons for one absorbed photon) has clearly revealed fundamental limits caused by competing charge transfer processes but has also shed light on new possibilities. I discovered unique black phosphors that may enable an electricity generating window based on the principle of the luminescent solar concentrator. Recently started developing coatings for greenhouses for increased crop yield. 
Contact

Dr E. (Erik) van der Kolk
Associate professor


TUDelft – Faculty of applied Sciences
Department Radiation Science and technology
Section Luminescent Materials


Mekelweg 15, 2629 JB Delft
The Netherlands
T +31(0)15 27 83464
E e.vanderkolk@tudelft.nl

Erik van der Kolk.jpg
bottom of page