Roy Heyns

As a recently graduated chemist, I look forward to applying the knowledge and experiences I have gained in practice. Throughout my academic career, I have acquired a solid foundation in chemistry, developed a keen eye for detail, and refined my ability to solve problems. Therefore, I am convinced that my enthusiasm and hard-working attitude make me a valuable asset in various professional roles. I am passionate about all aspects of chemistry and I am constantly seeking innovative ways to tackle challenges. I am eager to expand my professional knowledge by learning from other skilled professionals.

Researcher at KU Leuven (SOLVOMET):

Research: Electro-coordination chemistry of s-block elements in organic media for future batteries. Reversible deposition of potassium for anode-free potassium metal batteries. 

Electrolyte salt design and synthesis Experimental probing and modelling the solvation structure of electrolyte solutions 

Determine thermodynamic properties of electrolyte systems 

Electrochemistry of electrolyte systems, the metal-free anodes utilization and the intrinsic interphase

Umicore - Rechargeable Battery Materials Research intern (6 months): 

Potential Li-Ax-Oy coating material in Li-ion batteries 

High-throughput computational screening of coating materials Methodology development to estimate the Li-ion conductivity using EIS, CV, LSV and GITT 

Determine the electronic conductivity of coating materials

Imerys Graphite & Carbon Belgium Student job (2 weeks):

Lab technician Quality control of carbon black samples 

Thermo Fisher Scientific Student job (1 month each year):

Lab technician Characterization/Quality control of incoming samples 

Campine Student job (1 month) - Lab technician:

Analysing waste water, immission and production samples of antimony(III) oxide with ICP-OES 

Measuring the surface area, evaluating the colour and performing titrations on antimony(III) oxide samples 

Analysing slag (metallurgy) samples with XRF and ICP-OES

Master of Chemistry - Sustainable Chemistry Faculty of Science | KU Leuven 

Bridging programme - Master of Chemistry Faculty of Science | KU Leuven 

Professional Bachelor Chemistry Faculty of Science | UCLL