Catalysis and Energy Conversion
Theodore R. Krause, Chemical Engineer and Department Leader
phone: 630/252-4356, fax: 630/972-4463, e-mail:
krauset@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware
- Catalyst formulations and characterization
- Reaction kinetics
- Catalyst fundamentals
- Hydrogen production technologies
Romesh Kumar, Senior Chemical Engineer
phone: 630/252-4342, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail:
kumar@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
- Fuel cell systems for automotive applications
- Hydrogen storage systems for use on-board fuel cell automobiles
- Hydrogen quality requirements for fuel cell automobiles
James F. Miller, Electrochemical Engineer
phone: 630-252-6394, fax: 630-972-4537, e-mail:
james.miller@anl.gov
- PhD, Physics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- MBA, University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
- Hydrogen production and storage
- Fuel cells
- Advanced batteries
Jerome W. Rathke, Inorganic Chemist and Group Leader
phone: 630/252-4549, fax: 630/252-9373, e-mail:
rathke@anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, Indiana University
- Homogeneous catalysis fundamentals
- Synthetic organometallic chemistry and catalysis mechanisms
- In-situ spectroscopic studies of catalytic systems
Michael Chen
phone: 630/252-5258, fax: 630/972-4453,
michael.chen@anl.gov
Robert J. Klingler, Inorganic Chemist
phone: 630/252-9960, fax: 630/252-9373, e-mail:
klingler@anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, University of Michigan
- Organometallic synthesis and characterization
- Homogeneous catalyst design and mechanistic analysis
- In situ NMR, FT-IR, and ESR analysis of catalytic systems
- Nanostructured catalysts
Christopher L. Marshall, Inorganic Chemist and Group Leader
phone: 630/252-4310, fax: 630/972-4408,
marshall@anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, Michigan State University
- Catalyst formulation and characterization
- Reactor testing of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts
- Catalysis fundamentals
- Molecular modeling
Peter C. Stair, Physical Chemist
phone: 630/252-6499, fax: 630/252-9288, email:
pstair@northwestern.edu
- PhD, Physical Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley
- Surface science
- Raman spectroscopy in catalysis
- Catalysis fundamentals
- Surface photochemistry
A. Jeremy Kropf, Physicist
phone: 630/252-9398, fax: 630/252-9917, e-mail:
kropf@anl.gov
- PhD, Physics, University of Notre Dame
- X-ray absorption spectroscopy and microspectroscopy
- X-ray experiment and beamline design
- Fuel cell and catalyst characterization
Jeffrey T. Miller, Chemist
phone: 630/252-1928, millerjt@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemistry, Oregon State University
- 25+ years of industrial research at BP
- Heterogeneous catalyst fundamentals
- Synthesis of supported metal catalysts
- Reaction kinetics and pathways
- Acid catalysis by zeolites
- X-ray spectroscopy of heterogeneous metal catalysts
Stefan Vajda, Chemist (joint Chemical
Sciences and Engineering Division and Center for Nanoscale Materials)
phone: 630/252-8123, fax: 630/252-4954,
vajda@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemistry, Charles University Prague, Czechoslovakia
- Nanocatalysis: Size/shape/composition & function correlation in
catalysis at the sub-nanometer and nanometer scale
- Fundamentals of bond-selective chemistry
- Combined in-situ synchrotron x-ray and mass spectroscopy studies
of nanocatalysts under realistic reaction conditions
- Controlled assembly of nanoparticles into nanostructures
- Optical and photochemical properties of clusters and nanostructures
Larry A. Curtiss, Chemist (joint Chemical Sciences and
Engineering and Materials Science Divisions)
phone: 630/252-7380, fax: 630/252-9555,
curtiss@anl.gov
Peter Zapol (joint Chemical Sciences and Engineering and
Materials Science Divisions)
phone: 630/252-6085, fax: 630/252-9555,
zapol@anl.gov
Paul C. Redfern, Quantum Chemist
phone: 630/252-6107, e-mail: redfern@anl.gov
- PhD, Quantum Chemistry, Southern Illinois University
- Catalysis
- Nanocarbon
- Thermochemistry
- Molecular modeling
Nada Dimitrijevic, Physical Chemist
phone: 630/252-3590, fax: 630/252-9289, e-mail:
dimitrijevic@anl.gov
- PhD, Physical Chemistry, Belgrade University
- Photo-induced electron transfer, and photochemical energy conversion in
heterogeneous (semiconductor) systems
- Bio-inorganic interfaces for energy conversion
- Heterogeneous photocatalysis
- Characterization and studies of charge transfer reactions in
heterogeneous systems using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR)
spectroscopy
Hack-Sung Kim, Research Assistant Professor,
Northwestern University
phone: 630/252-6899, e-mail: hskim@anl.gov
- PhD, Physical Chemistry (Vibrational Spectroscopy), Seoul National
University
- Resonance Raman spectroscopy
- Catalyst characterization
- Matrix isolation infrared absorption spectroscopy
- Infrared emission spectroscopy
Weiling Deng, Postdoctoral Appointee
phone: 630/252-4399, fax: 630/252-9917, e-mail:
deng@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, Tufts University
- Heterogeneous catalyst synthesis, characterization and reactor testing
- Fuel processing catalysis
Hao Feng, Postdoctoral Appointee
phone: 630/252-7979, fax: 630/252-9555,
hfeng@anl.gov
Neng Guo, Postdoctoral Appointee
phone 630/252-0584, fax 630/252-9917, e-mail:
gnk@anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, Northwestern University
- Design, synthesis, and characterization of air- and moisture-sensitive
catalysts
- Reactor testing of both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts
- Catalysis fundamentals
Sungsik Lee, Postdoctoral Appointee
phone: 630-252-4610, fax: 630/252-4954, e-mail:
sungsiklee@anl.gov
- PhD, Analytical/surface Chemistry, University of Utah
- Surface chemistry of heterogeneous catalysts
- Cluster ion beam deposition
- Metal oxide thin film growth
Elizabeth A. Mader, Postdoctoral
Fellow
phone: 630-252-3014, fax: 630-252-9917, e-mail:
mader@anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, University of Washington
- Synthesis and characterization of organometallic supported catalysts
- Reactor testing for heterogeneous catalysts
- Catalysis fundamentals
Worajit Setthapun, Postdoctoral Appointee
phone: 630/252-5912, fax: 630/252-9917, e-mail:
setthapun@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan
- Catalyst synthesis and characterization
- Heterogeneous catalysts testing for oxidative dehydrogenation, deep
oxidation and hydrogen production reactions
- Catalysis fundamentals
Stephen Gray
phone: 630/252-3594, fax: 630/252-4470,
Gray@tcg.anl.gov
Julius Jellinek
phone: 630/252-3463, fax: 630/252-4954,
jellinek@anl.gov
Jason M. Montgomery, Postdoctoral Appointee
phone: 630/252-7684, jmontgomery@anl.gov
Chengju Wang, Postdoctoral Appointee
phone: 630/252-4232, e-mail:
chengju.wang@anl.gov
- PhD, Condensed Matter Physics, Nanjing University, China
- Glass transition
- Nanoclusters
- Molecular modeling
Shabbir Ahmed, Chemical Engineer and Group Leader
phone: 630/252-4553, fax: 630/972-4553,
ahmeds@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of Nebraska
- Modeling, catalyst development, reactor design, and systems analysis for
fuel processing in fuel cell systems
Magali Ferrandon, Chemical Engineer
phone: 630/252-6260, fax 630/252-5655, e-mail: ferrandon@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm,
Sweden
- Catalyst formulation and characterization
- Reactor testing of heterogeneous catalysts
- Engineering-scale reactor design
Sheldon H. D. Lee, Chemical Engineer
phone: 630/252-4395, fax: 630/972-4442, e-mail:
lees@anl.gov
- PhD, Fuels Engineering, University of Utah
- Steam reforming of bio-fuels for hydrogen production
- Autothermal reforming of natural gas for hydrogen production
Michele A. Lewis, Physical Chemist
phone: 630/252-6603, fax: 630/252-5246, e-mail:
lewism@cmt.anl.gov
- PhD, Northern Illinois University
- Hydrogen production
- Thermochemical cycles
Dionissios (Dennis) Papadias, Chemical Engineer
phone: 630/252-3206, fax: 630/972-4523, e-mail:
papadias@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
- Mathematical modeling and reactor design, kinetics and transport
phenomena
- Hydrogen quality issues for fuel cell vehicles
- Analysis and characterization of fuel processors for hydrogen production
- Chemical reaction engineering fundamentals
Deborah J. Myers, Electrochemist and Group Leader
phone: 630/252-4261, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail:
dmyers@anl.gov
- PhD, Analytical Chemistry, University of Illinois
- Electrocatalysis
- Development and characterization of fuel cell materials
- X-ray spectroscopy and scattering studies of electrocatalyst degradation
Nancy N. Kariuki, Analytical / Materials Chemist
phone: 630/252-4733, e-mail: kariuki@anl.gov
- PhD, Analytical / Materials Chemistry, State University of New York at
Binghamton
- Nanotechnology (nanomaterial synthesis and characterization)
- Fuel Cell Technology (catalyst synthesis, electrode preparation)
- Electrochemistry (fuel cell characterization)
- Surface Science (microscopy, spectroscopy)
Di-Jia (D.J.) Liu, Chemist
phone 630/252-4511, fax 630/252-4176, e-mail:
djliu@anl.gov
- PhD, Physical Chemistry, The University of Chicago
- Nanomaterials for PEM fuel cell electrocatalyst and electrode
development
- Nanostructured polymers for on-board hydrogen storage applications
- Fuel-reforming catalyst and electrode structural characterization for
SOFCs
- Heterogeneous catalysis and photocatalysis for environmental and
renewable energy applications
- Advanced catalyst characterization
Suhas G. Nyogi, Polymer Chemist
phone: 630/252-4510, fax: 630/972-4502,
sniyogi@anl.gov
- PhD, Polymer Chemistry, Calcutta University
- Polymerization and new polymers for membranes
- Reactions of polymers, polymer blends and alloys, filled polymers and
polymer nanocomposites
- Bimetallic electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction
Xiaoping Wang, Chemist
phone: 630/252-1182, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail:
xiaoping.wang@anl.gov
- PhD, Electrochemistry, North Carolina State University
- Non-Pt Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell (PEFC) electrocatalysts development
and characterization
- Stability investigations of Pt-based PEFC electrocatalysts
- Electrocatalysis mechanisms
Junbing Yang, Materials Chemist
phone: 630/252-4699, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail:
yangj@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Nanomaterials (nanotube, nanoparticles, nanowires and nanoporous
materials) synthesis, characterization, and nanofabrication and applications
- PEM fuel cell electrocatalyst and electrode development
- Nanostructured polymer and carbon materials for hydrogen storage
applications
Shengqian Ma, Director's Postdoctoral Fellow
phone: 630/252-5917, fax: 630/252-9917, e-mail: sma@anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs): synthesis, characterization and
application
- PEM fuel cell electrocatalyst development
Matt C. Smith, Postdoctoral Appointee
phone: 630/252-5670, e-mail: mcqsmith@anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, University of East Anglia, UK
- In-situ fuel cell spectroscopy (x-ray, vibrational)
- Oxidation catalysts (including DEFC)
- Computational chemistry
- Non-Pt electrocatalysts for fuel cells
John David (Dave) Carter, Ceramics Engineer and
Group Leader
phone: 630/252-252-4544, fax: 630/972-4544, e-mail:
jdavidcarter@anl.gov
- PhD, Ceramics Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla, 1992
- Development, fabrication, testing, and evaluation of cell and stack
components for various types of solid oxide electrochemical cells
Terry A. Cruse, Mellaurgical Engineer
phone: 630/252-6043, fax: 630/252-4176, e-ail: cruse@anl.gov
- PhD, University of Missouri-Rolla, Metallurgical Engineering
- Materials development for solid oxide fuel
cell research and development in the areas of interconnect alloys and coatings,
advanced cathodes, understanding of cathode degradation mechanisms, sulfur-tolerant
anodes
Brian J. Ingram, Materials Scientist
phone: 630/252-5964, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail:
ingram@anl.gov
- PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University
- BS, Materials Science and Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
- Transport and defect investigations of electroceramics
- Electrochemistry of energy conversion devices
- Surface properties
Michael Krumpelt, Physical Chemist
phone: 630/252-8520, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail:
krumpelt@anl.gov
- PhD Physical Chemistry
- Fuel cell technology
- Electrochemistry
- Materials for solid oxide fuel cells
- Fuel processing catalysts
Jennifer R. Mawdsley, Materials Engineer
phone: 630/252-4608, fax: 630/972-4452,
mawdsley@anl.gov
- PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University
- Fuel processing for fuel cell systems
- Catalyst development and evaluation
- Fuel cell materials development and evaluation
Walter F. Podolski, Chemical Engineer and Group Leader
phone: 630/252-7558, fax: 630/972-4430,
podolski@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, Northwestern University
- Technical contract management and support of research, development, and
demonstration of fuel-cell-powered vehicles
Thomas G. Benjamin, Chemical Engineer
phone: 630/252-1632, fax: 630/252-4176, e-mail:
benjamin@anl.gov
- BS, MS Chemical Engineering, University of Connecticut
- MBA University of Chicago
- Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
- Hydrogen storage
William L. Cleary
e-mail: bill.cleary@ee.DOE.gov
John Kopasz, Inorganic Chemist
phone : 630/252-7531, fax : 630/972-4405, e-mail:
kopasz@anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, State University of New York at Buffalo
- Fuel cells
- Ionically conducting membranes
- Catalysis
- Hydrogen storage
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