Matthijs Van Spronsen
About Matthijs Van Spronsen
Matthijs Van Spronsen is a Beamline Scientist B07 at Diamond Light Source in Oxfordshire, England, with a background in chemistry and extensive research experience at institutions such as Leiden University, Berkeley Lab, and Harvard University.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Matthijs Van Spronsen has been employed as a Beamline Scientist B07 at Diamond Light Source since 2020. This facility, located in Oxfordshire, England, is known for its advanced synchrotron light sources that support a wide range of scientific research. In this role, he contributes to the development and operation of beamline experiments, facilitating research in various fields, including materials science and chemistry.
Education and Expertise
Matthijs Van Spronsen completed his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Universiteit Leiden from 2005 to 2009. He continued his studies at the same institution, earning a Master of Science in Chemistry from 2009 to 2011. His academic background laid the foundation for his research career, which includes significant postdoctoral work at prestigious institutions.
Background
Prior to his current role, Matthijs Van Spronsen held several academic positions. He worked as a PhD student at Leiden University in the Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratory from 2011 to 2016. Following this, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University for one year and then as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Berkeley Lab for three years, from 2017 to 2020. He also worked as a Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley in 2011.
Achievements
Matthijs Van Spronsen serves as the Managing Editor for the journal Applied Surface Science and is an Editorial Board Member for the journal Data in Brief. These roles reflect his active involvement in the academic community and his contributions to scientific publishing.