Terrence J. Collins

Terrence J. Collins is the Teresa Heinz Professor of Green Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University and Director of the Institute for Green Science. He earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Auckland in 1978 and has held academic positions at Carnegie Mellon since 2001 and previously at Caltech (1981–1987).

• Education:
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Auckland (1978)
• Research Interests:
  • Green oxidation catalysis in water
  • Biomimetic chemistry of peroxidase enzymes
  • Mechanisms of oxidation catalysis
  • Novel approaches to water purification

His recent publications focus on sustainable ultradilute oxidation catalysis (SUDOC), TAML activator applications in water treatment, and endocrine disruptor regulation. Key collaborations include work with Alexander D. Ryabov and environmental scientists.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards (2021)
  • Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award (1998)
  • Heinz Award for the Environment (2010)
  • Fellow, American Chemical Society (2013)
• Projects:
  • Design of Green Oxidation Catalysts
  • Mechanistic Studies of TAML Activators
  • Applications in Pathogen Disinfection