Narendra Kumar

Narendra Kumar is a Researcher at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Laboratory of Industrial Chemistry and Reaction Engineering. He holds a Docent title in Microporous & Mesoporous Materials and specializes in catalytic processes for sustainable chemical production.

Education:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering (Åbo Akademi University, 1996)
• Licenciate in Zeolite Synthesis (Åbo Akademi University, 1995)
• Master's in Pentane Isomerization (Prof. Assen Zlatarov University, 1988)
• Bachelor's (University of Delhi, 1981)

Research Interests: His work spans industrial catalysis, reaction engineering, and materials science, with emphasis on physisorption, ozonation, catalyst deactivation, and advanced spectroscopic techniques. His lab focuses on designing catalytic systems for renewable feedstocks and environmental applications.

Publication Trends: Recent articles highlight catalytic materials for fine chemicals, biomass conversion, and computational-experimental studies in oxidation processes, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach bridging chemistry and engineering.

Projects: Actively leads a project on Active Removal of residual pharmaceuticals in waste water by catalytic ozonation technology, aiming for eco-friendly water treatment solutions.

Collaborations: Engages in international research networks, evidenced by co-authorships across multiple institutions in catalytic studies.