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Researchers in this field study the process of chemical reactions induced by substances, known as catalysts. Catalysts increase the rate of reaction while maintaining their inherent structure. 

Catalysis Faculty

Perla Balbuena

  • Professor, Chemical Engineering
  • Mike O’Connor Chair I
  • Joint Professor of Chemistry
  • Affiliated Faculty, Materials Science and Engineering
Perla Balbuena

Mark A. Barteau

  • Professor, Chemical Engineering and Department of Chemistry
  • Member, National Academy of Engineering
  • C. D. Holland '53 Chair
Mark A. Barteau

Abdoulaye Djire

  • Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering
  • Affiliated Faculty, Materials Science & Engineering
Abdoulaye Djire

Hae-Kwon Jeong

  • Professor, Chemical Engineering
  • McFerrin Professor
Hae-Kwon Jeong

Yue Kuo

  • Professor, Chemical Engineering
  • Joe M. Nesbitt Professor
Yue Kuo

Jorge Seminario

  • Professor, Chemical Engineering
  • Lanatter & Herbert Fox Professor
Jorge Seminario

Benjamin Wilhite

  • Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
  • Executive Editor, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification (Elsevier)
Benjamin Wilhite

Sreeram Vaddiraju

  • Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
Sreeram Vaddiraju