Mohd Riyaz

Mohd Riyaz is a researcher at the Department of Physics, Danish Technical University, affiliated with the Surface Physics and Catalysis Center for Catalysis Theory. His work centers on catalysis, particularly focusing on CO2 conversion, electrochemical and photocatalytic processes, and materials science.

• Position: Researcher (Postdoc)
• Institution: Danish Technical University, Denmark
• Research Focus: Electrocatalysis, CO2 reduction, graphene-based materials, computational studies
• Key Publications: 15+ articles on CO2 activation, nitrate reduction, and structural tuning of catalysts

His research investigates the electrochemical and thermal mechanisms of greenhouse gas conversion, leveraging advanced materials like doped graphene and intermetallic structures to enhance catalytic efficiency. Studies on charge density modification, structural evolution of atomically dispersed catalysts, and interfacial charge transfer are central to his work.

The trends in his publications highlight a strong emphasis on CO2 valorization into multi-carbon products (ethylene, ethanol, acetic acid), electrocatalytic and photocatalytic processes, and computational modeling of catalysts. Techniques such as operando investigations, strain engineering, and nitrogen doping are frequently employed to address challenges in C-C coupling and oxygen reactions.

He operates within the Surface Physics and Catalysis group at DTU, utilizing quantum mechanics and density functional theory to design catalysts for environmental applications. No scientific awards or formal advising roles are mentioned in the available data.