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Robert Mertens

Robert Mertens

D-Index & Metrics

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
53
Citations
11262
World Ranking
2407
National Ranking
54

Materials Science

D-Index
49
Citations
9191
World Ranking
10512
National Ranking
121

Overview

Robert Mertens is affiliated with Imec in Belgium and has contributed to the field of engineering, specifically across multiple subfields including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Physiology. Their research spans several advanced topics related to the extraction and separation processes, advancements in battery materials, and the development of advanced battery technologies.

The scientist has also worked on microfluidic and bio-sensing technologies, as well as magnetic and electromagnetic effects, and electrostatics and colloid interactions. Additionally, their work touches on libraries and information services, indicating a diverse research interest spanning both technical and informational domains.

Robert's recent publications demonstrate an active engagement with current scientific challenges and advancements. Notable papers include:

  • Optimized electrochemical recovery of lithium-ions from spent battery cells using carbon-coated lithium iron phosphate (2025), published in Separation and Purification Technology
  • High PZT-power actuation for the separation of polydisperse glycine crystals at high flow rates and solid content using acoustophoresis (2024), published in Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification
  • Kultur im Wissensnetz - Die Architektur der Deutschen Digitalen Bibliothek (2022), published in Fraunhofer-Publica (Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft)

Their frequent coauthors include Stefanie Arnold, Lei Wang, Sebastian Wieczorek, Volker Presser, and Antonio Maisto, reflecting collaborative research efforts.

Robert Mertens has published in the following venues:

  • Separation and Purification Technology
  • Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification
  • Fraunhofer-Publica (Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft)

Best Publications

  • Micropower energy harvesting

    R.J.M. Vullers;R. van Schaijk;I. Doms;C. Van Hoof;C. Van Hoof

  • Nanoscaled interdigitated electrode arrays for biochemical sensors

    Peter Van Gerwen;Wim Laureyn;Wim Laureys;Guido Huyberechts

  • A comprehensive model to predict the charging and reliability of capacitive RF MEMS switches

    W Merlijn van Spengen;Robert Puers;Robert Mertens;Ingrid De Wolf

  • Printable anodes for flexible organic solar cell modules

    Tom Aernouts;Peter Vanlaeke;Wim Geens;Jef Poortmans

  • Determination of Si-SiO/sub 2/ interface recombination parameters using a gate-controlled point-junction diode under illumination

    R.B.M. Girisch;R.P. Mertens;R.F. De Keersmaecker

  • Low-cost industrial technologies of crystalline silicon solar cells

    J. Szlufcik;S. Sivoththaman;J.F. Nlis;R.P. Mertens

  • Characterization and optimization of infrared poly SiGe bolometers

    S. Sedky;P. Fiorini;K. Baert;L. Hermans

  • Trap density in conducting organic semiconductors determined from temperature dependence of J−V characteristics

    Vikram Kumar;Suresh Jain;A.K Kapoor;Jef Poortmans

  • Band‐gap narrowing in highly doped n‐ and p‐type GaAs studied by photoluminescence spectroscopy

    G. Borghs;K. Bhattacharyya;K. Deneffe;P. Van Mieghem

  • Silicon Substrate Removal of GaN DHFETs for Enhanced (<1100 V) Breakdown Voltage

    Puneet Srivastava;Jo Das;Domenica Visalli;Joff Derluyn

  • Advanced manufacturing concepts for crystalline silicon solar cells

    J.F. Nijs;J. Szlufcik;J. Poortmans;S. Sivoththaman

  • Extraction of bulk and contact components of the series resistance in organic bulk donor-acceptor-heterojunctions

    Tom Aernouts;Wim Geens;Jef Poortmans;Paul Heremans

  • Record Breakdown Voltage (2200 V) of GaN DHFETs on Si With 2- $\mu\hbox{m}$ Buffer Thickness by Local Substrate Removal

    Puneet Srivastava;Jo Das;Domenica Visalli;Marleen Van Hove

  • Capacitive Power Management Circuit for Micropower Thermoelectric Generators With a 1.4 $\mu$A Controller

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  • Measurement of the minority-carrier transport parameters in heavily doped silicon

    R.P. Mertens;J.L. Van Meerbergen;J.F. Nijs;R.J. Van Overstraeten

  • Thick-film metallization for solar cell applications

    G.C. Cheek;R.P. Mertens;R. Van Overstraeten;L. Frisson

  • Integrated capacitive power-management circuit for thermal harvesters with output power 10 to 1000µW

    I. Doms;P. Merken;R. Mertens;C. Van Hoof

  • Calculation of the emitter efficiency of bipolar transistors

    R.P. Mertens;H.J. DeMan;R.J. Van Overstraeten

  • Injection- and space charge limited-currents in doped conducting organic materials

    Suresh Jain;Wim Geens;Anupama Mehra;Vikram Kumar

  • Porous silicon in crystalline silicon solar cells: a review and the effect on the internal quantum efficiency

    Lieven Stalmans;Jef Poortmans;Hugo Bender;Matty Caymax

  • A generic methodology for deriving compact dynamic thermal models, applied to the PSGA package

    F. Christiaens;B. Vandevelde;E. Beyne;R. Mertens

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