Jan Kopyscinski

Jan Kopyscinski is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at McGill University (Faculty of Engineering). He holds a P.Eng. license and a Doctor of Sciences (Dr. Sc.) from ETH Zurich (2010), with a focus on Chemical Engineering and Catalysis. His academic career includes a Diplom-Ingenieur in Environmental Science and Process Engineering from Brandenburg University of Technology (2005).

His research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis, plasma catalysis, and reactor design, particularly in energy-efficient processes. Key areas include CO2 methanation, power-to-gas systems, methane conversion, and catalyzed gasification. He develops optically accessible catalytic plate reactors and employs spatially-resolved measurements to understand reaction mechanisms and optimize kinetic parameters.

Teaching responsibilities include CHEE 204 (Chemical Engineering Principles 2), CHEE 423 (Chemical Reaction Engineering), and coordination of CHEE 456 (Design Project). He also supervises research projects in CHEE 494/495/496, guiding students on independent experimental work and written reports.

His publications emphasize catalyst innovation (e.g., SAPO-34, Ni/Al2O3, GaN) and reactor optimization for sustainable energy applications. Research spans methanol conversion to light olefins, CO2 utilization, and non-oxidative methane activation, with a focus on bridging laboratory-scale insights to industrial process design.