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Catalysis Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in catalysis in united states
1,772 professors found
Assistant Professor
University of Central Florida
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
High-temperature Oxidation
Metal Chemistry
Assistant Professor
Mississippi State University
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Petrochemical Engineering
Catalysis
Photoelectrocatalysis
Hydrogen Technology
`Assistant Professor
University of Florida
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Catalysis
Metal Chemistry
Adsorption Science
University of California
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Metal Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
Professor
Georgia Institute of Technology
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Catalysis
Mechanistic Chemistry
Crystallization Kinetics
University of Kansas
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Catalysis
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Hydrothermal Synthesis
Assistant professor
University of Massachusetts Amherst
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Catalysis
Zeolite Science
Electron-phonon Interaction
University of Michigan
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Metal Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
Professor
Iowa State University
United States
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Petrochemical Engineering
Catalysis
Organometallic Chemistry
Organocatalysis
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Popular positions
Hoon Choi
University of Wyoming
United States
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8 months ago
The Advanced Separation and Purification (ASeP) Laboratory at the University of Wyoming, led by Assistant Professor Hoon Choi, is seeking passionate PhD and MS students to join their research team. The ASeP Lab is part of the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and focuses on developing energy-efficient and economically viable separation technologies. Their research aims to address real-world challenges in clean energy and life sciences, with the goal of minimizing ecological impac...
Environmental Science
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
+3 more
8 months ago
Chuancheng Duan
University of Utah
United States
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1 month ago
Chuancheng Duan at The University of Utah is recruiting 3 PhD students and additional postdoctoral researchers for research in catalysis , electrochemistry , and inorganic materials . The post states that previously advertised postdoctoral positions have been filled, but new openings are now available. PhD applicants are invited to start in Spring 2027 , Fall 2027 , or later. The group welcomes highly motivated candidates with interest in these research areas, and postdoctoral applicants are exp...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+3 more
1 month ago
Chae Jeong-Potter
Syracuse University
United States
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3 weeks ago
Chae Jeong-Potter, Assistant Professor in BMCE at Syracuse University, is recruiting a PhD student for the Applied Catalytic Technologies (ACT) Lab for Fall 2027 . The lab’s research centers on thermal and electrified catalytic processes aimed at reimagining the carbon economy. The group will study how to make efficient use of abundant waste streams and alternative feedstocks , combining applied and fundamental approaches to understand and leverage dynamic interactions between materials and reac...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
+3 more
3 weeks ago
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Associate Professor
Northeastern University
United States
Research Interests
Petrochemical Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Catalysis
Chemical Reaction
University of Utah
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Metal Chemistry
Harvard University
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Catalysis
Metal Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
Opportunities these professors hire for
Jeff Zaleski
Just Landed
Indiana University
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Zaleski Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research in synthetic chemistry, hybrid molecular and nanomaterial catalysts, and catalysis. The project centers on the design and synthesis of hybrid molecular and nanomaterial catalysts. The postdoctoral researcher will apply synthetic inorganic and organic ligand chemistry, solution-phase molecule preparation, purification, and characterization to advance the laboratory’s research ...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Organic Chemistry
+4 more
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Virginia Tech
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
A postdoctoral position in the Ming Chen research group at Virginia Tech focuses on developing asymmetric transformations catalyzed by transition-metal complexes . The project centers on reaction development and mechanistic investigation, with an emphasis on synthetic applications of newly developed catalytic methods. The postdoctoral associate will work on parallel reaction-condition screening and product identification using advanced analytical techniques. This is a research-intensive role in ...
Chemistry
Catalysis
Analytical Chemistry
+1 more
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University of California, Irvine
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Ribbe/Hu laboratories in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the University of California, Irvine are recruiting postdoctoral scholars to work on the catalysis and/or assembly of nitrogenase. The project sits at the intersection of biochemical mechanism and structural biology, with a particular emphasis on how this important metalloenzyme is assembled and functions in the laboratory setting. Researchers in the Ribbe/Hu group will be part of an active postdoctoral environm...
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biology
+6 more
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