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Research interests
Jan Hofman’s research is focused on creating sustainable solutions in the water cycle. His personal research interests are:
- sustainable water management
- origin, fate and abatement options for emerging contaminants like pharmaceutical compounds or nanoparticles in water
- thermal energy recovery from water and wastewater
- resource recovery from wastewater and water treatment residuals
- upscaling of nanotechnology application for water treatment.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Flow of dilute emulsions through porous media, Eindhoven University of Technology
Award Date: 1 Jan 1990
Master of Science, Eindhoven University of Technology
Award Date: 1 Jan 1986
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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Renewing Futures: Regenerative Design for Beautiful, Inclusive and Ecological Neighbourhoods
Hofman, J. (PI), Biscaya, S. (CoI), Grover, R. (CoI) & Shepherd, P. (CoI)
1/09/26 → 31/08/30
Project: EU Commission
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MSCA IF - adsorbing Filters for REmoving pathogenS and Heavy metals in WATER
Hofman, J. (PI)
1/11/21 → 31/10/23
Project: EU Commission
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TERM School wasTEwater-based epidemiological suRveillance systeM for the rapid identification of COVID-19 outbreaks
Hofman, J. (PI) & Kasprzyk-Hordern, B. (CoI)
1/10/20 → 30/09/21
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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NextGen - Towards a next generation of water systems and services for the circular economy
Hofman, J. (PI), Adeyeye, K. (CoI), Durrant, H. (CoI), Hunt, A. (CoI) & Lanham, A. (CoI)
1/07/18 → 30/11/22
Project: EU Commission
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Biomass Value Chain & EFEW Nexus
Samsatli, S. (PI), Hofman, J. (CoI) & Martinez Hernandez, E. (CoI)
15/05/17 → 31/10/19
Project: Research council
Research output
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Assessing water dependencies and risks in Dutch industries: Distribution, consumption and future challenges
Teo, C. J., Poinapen, J., Hofman, J. & Wintgens, T., 30 Jun 2025, In: Water Resources and Industry. 33, 100279.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Efficient simultaneous degradation and dechlorination of chlorophenylacetonitrile by vacuum ultraviolet-sulfite advanced reduction system
Wang, F., Zhang, H., Qin, W., He, C., Maeng, S. K., Hofman, J. & Chu, W., 15 Aug 2025, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 494, 138768.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enhanced thioether formation in stormwater pipes induced by nitrogen-containing pollutants: The role of the sediment microbiome
Jiang, F., Ye, C., Wang, F., Dong, T., Wei, J., Kapelan, Z., Hofman, J., Xu, Z. & Chu, W., 30 Nov 2025, In: Bioresource Technology. 435, 132878.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Optimising multi-site sensor networks in lowland permeable catchments for comprehensive water quality monitoring and nitrogen mass balancing during baseflow conditions
Homan, T., Bryant, L., Howden, N. J. K., Barden, R., Kasprzyk-Hordern, B. & Hofman, J., 1 Sept 2025, In: Water Research. 283, 123874.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A perceptual approach to address complex water management issues in lowland permeable catchments
Homan, T., Howden, N. J. K., Barden, R., Kasprzyk-Hordern, B. & Hofman, J., 1 May 2024, In: Water Research. 254, 13 p., 121406.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
Activities
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21st meeting of the OECD Water Governance Initiative (WGI)
Hofman, J. (Speaker)
21 Jan 2026 → 22 Jan 2026Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Other academic event (organisation, presentation, attendance)
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Study day with Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy
Hofman, J. (No value)
4 Mar 2025Activity: Knowledge Exchange (Industry, Government, NGOs) › Stakeholder engagement, presentation