David Simakov

David Simakov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on CO2 conversion technologies, catalysis, and renewable energy systems. He holds a PhD and MSc from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.

• Education: Doctorate (2010) and Master's (2004) in Chemical Engineering from Technion.

Research interests include thermocatalytic CO2 conversion via reverse water-gas shift and Sabatier reactions, catalyst synthesis (e.g., reverse microemulsion methods), and reactor design for biogas upgrading. Recent work emphasizes improving catalyst stability, thermal management in reactors, and system integration for renewable natural gas production.

Publications span topics like nanostructured catalysts, reactor optimization, and CO2 valorization. Notable contributions include autothermal Sabatier reactor designs and methanation processes. No awards explicitly stated, but contributions to CO2 utilization are impactful. Currently not accepting graduate students, though past teaching includes courses on physical chemistry and chemical reaction engineering.