Luuk A. M. van der Wielen

Delft University of Technology, University of Limerick

Papers

5

Total Citations

266

H-Index

4

About

Luuk A. M. van der Wielen is a distinguished researcher whose work sits at the intersection of bioprocess engineering, bioseparations, and high-throughput experimentation. His research has made significant contributions to accelerating the development of purification processes for biopharmaceuticals and biomolecules, with a particular focus on chromatographic separations, protein adsorption thermodynamics, and downstream bioprocessing. Van der Wielen is perhaps best recognized for his pioneering work on high-throughput methodologies for characterizing protein adsorption behavior. His 2010 study on isotherm determination and thermodynamic modeling of protein adsorption on mixed-mode adsorbents has garnered 170 citations, establishing it as a landmark reference in the field. His subsequent work on protein precipitation and hydrophobic interaction chromatography (2011, 51 citations) further solidified his reputation for bridging fundamental thermodynamic theory with practical bioprocess applications. Beyond chromatography, van der Wielen has explored innovative separation strategies including aqueous two-phase systems for enzymatic bioprocessing and omics-driven approaches to purification development. His body of work reflects a consistent drive to accelerate and rationalize biomanufacturing workflows, making his research particularly valuable to scientists and engineers working to streamline the production of biologics and specialty biochemicals.

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H-Index
5
Papers
266
Total Citations
53
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
High-throughput isotherm determination and thermodynamic modeling of protein adsorption on mixed mode adsorbents
170 citations · 2010
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2010 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 18
🏛 Institutions: Delft University of Technology, University of Limerick

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