Hoek’s research explores the union of membrane technologies, nanomaterials and electrochemistry for water, energy and environmental applications. He has published over 130 peer-reviewed journal articles, filed over 70 patents globally, co-authored books on Sustainable Desalination and Water Reuse and Oil & Gas Produced Water Management, and was Editor-in-Chief of The Encyclopedia of Membrane Science & Technology, Associate Editor of the journal Desalination and founding Editor-in-Chief of the Nature journal npj Clean Water. Dr Hoek has also co-founded 11 technology-based businesses and advises several technology companies, investment funds and non-profits.