Adrien Gandolfo

Adrien Gandolfo is a Researcher at the Catalysis and Atmospheric Reactivity for the Environment (CARE) group within the Institut de Recherches sur la Catalyse et l'Environnement de Lyon (IRCELYON), a joint research unit of CNRS and Claude Bernard University Lyon 1. He serves on the laboratory council, contributing to strategic oversight of the institute's environmental catalysis and atmospheric chemistry research programs.

His research spans Atmospheric Chemistry, Heterogeneous Catalysis, and Environmental Chemistry, with emphases on air/water pollution control, sustainable chemistry, and energy transition. Gandolfo employs integrated thermodynamic, analytical, and reaction approaches using in situ and operando characterizations to bridge model systems with real-world applications. Key methodologies include microcalorimetry, electron microscopy, and spectroscopic techniques applied to pollutant conversion (CH₄, CO₂) and biomass valorization.

Recent publications reveal dual research thrusts: (1) Biogeochemical impacts of periodical cicada emergences on forest nitrogen cycling and soil respiration, and (2) Indoor air quality dynamics involving photocatalytic paints and nitrous acid (HONO) formation. This work combines field measurements with laboratory simulations, leveraging advanced platforms like IRCATECH for material characterization. His studies on VOC emissions, radical chemistry, and catalytic processes demonstrate cross-cutting expertise in environmental interfaces.

Gandolfo actively contributes to IRCELYON's scientific community through initiatives like the VALOTHERBIO thematic school on biomass thermochemical valorization. His collaborative work within the CARE group focuses on sustainable solutions for environmental challenges, utilizing controlled-porosity materials and catalytic separation processes for energy transition applications.