Abhaya Datye

Abhaya Datye is a Distinguished Regent's Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM), with a secondary appointment in the Department of Chemistry. He specializes in catalysis and advanced materials, focusing on catalyst design, thermal stability, and novel applications in energy conversion. His research addresses challenges in methane conversion, CO oxidation, and sustainable chemical processes, often leveraging single-atom catalysts and high-entropy materials.

Education details are not explicitly provided, but his work spans academic and industrial collaborations. Key research areas include catalytic dehydrogenation reactions (e.g., ethane/ethanol upgrading), CO2 mitigation via catalytic fixation, and solar-driven chemical processes. His group develops strategies for catalyst regeneration and stability under extreme conditions.

Notable contributions include breakthroughs in ceria-based catalysts, platinum-palladium Janus nanoparticles, and structurally stable single-atom systems. His work integrates experimental and computational methods, with applications in automotive emissions control, renewable energy, and green chemistry.

Recent projects emphasize decarbonization pathways using solar thermal energy and novel approaches to methane dehydroaromatization. He leads initiatives in UNM’s catalysis facilities, advancing both fundamental and applied research.

• Key Projects: Solar-driven ethylene production, high-entropy oxide catalysts, self-healing diesel oxidation catalysts.
• Lab Focus: UNM Catalysis Research Center, emphasizing nanomaterial synthesis and reaction engineering.
• Grants: Federal and industry-funded projects on catalyst design and environmental sustainability.