promoting green chemistry and engineering techniques through kinetic, synthetic, and theoretical investigations of reaction mechanisms catalyzed by heterogeneous materials
catalysis in pores
porous crystalline materials such as zeolites, metal-organic frameworks, and porous organic polymers offer a large and diverse pool of catalysts and catalyst supports. our lab strives to elucidate how important catalytic properties affect reactivity and selectivity, and aims to control these properties via advanced synthesis strategies, which are vital for the optimization and potential industrial application of our materials and processes.
in this lab, we value people and we value their diversity. we strive for a supportive, dynamic, curiosity-driven environment where we can grow as engineers and as people.
we frequently partner with department and SEAS level groups to make STEM a more inclusive place. find out more: Women in CBE, CBE DECI, SEAS D&I
noteworthy
july 2024
sam was selected as a “rising star in energy and the environment” from ACEE and gave a talk about his work!
michele chaired a session and helped run breakout rooms as a US representative to the young scientist committee for ICC in lyon, france! she also gave a talk as a young talent laureate.
michele gave an invited keynote at ZMPC in osaka, japan.
june 2024
carson joins us for a summer REU through ACEE. alyssa stays on to work through an HMEI funded summer research experience!
michele attended the catalysis grc where she gave one of the early career talks.
may 2024
michele gave keynotes at the chicago catalysis club and the southwest catalysis society. it was great to connect with these strong regional catalysis communities!
darius successfully defended his senior thesis work and graduated! congrats darius!
a perspective written from a DOE sponsored workshop on closing the carbon cycle was published: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41570-024-00587-1
april 2024
rachel successfully defended her FPO in CBE!! congrats rachel!
sam, sonia, and michele demonstrated the beauty of porous materials to the community at the spring into science event!
march 2024
jun and rachel received ChemCatBio-ACS CATL graduate student travel awards based on their invited talks at Spring ACS! sonia received an ACS Energy and Fuels Division Gold Award.
big showing at the catalysis society of metropolitan new york's annual symposium! james won first place poster prize with rachel and cole coming in as tied runner ups!
rachel was featured in the women in cbe spotlight: https://cbewomen.princeton.edu/news/2024/march-2024-spotlight-rachel-ya….
february 2024
michele gave a keynote at the SouthEast Catalysis Society's annual symposium held at Georgia Tech. it was great to be back in Atlanta seeing old friends!
michele was selected as "young talent" for the upcoming international congress on catalysis (ICC18) in lyon, france. she will be presenting work on both zeolite and MOF factions of the group as well as chairing a session.
january 2024
michele received the NSF CAREER award for the group's work on "Engineering Circular Hydrocarbon Reactions in Zeolite-based Catalysts." as always, it is a reflection of the students in the group, who have been an absolute dream to work with.
michele served on a panel for the Pathway into the Academy hosted by SEAS D&I Office. the panel focused on "Creating inclusive research and learning environments."
we were joined by winnie huang, an NSFGRFP fellow. she will be co-advised with marcella lusardi. welcome winnie!
the january meeting of NYCS was held at princeton. michele organized a student flash talk session where rachel, sam, and cole all presented. the keynote of the meeting was fellow zeolite enthusiast viktor cybulskis.
michele was featured in ACS Energy Letters "Women Scientists at the Forefront of Energy Research" highlighting a previous perspective from the MOF students in the group.
infrequent musings: @sarazencatlab
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