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Andrei Y. Khodakov is a Research Director (Professor equivalent) at the Unité de Catalyse et de Chimie du Solide (UCCS), UMR CNRS 8181, affiliated with University of Lille. He serves as Coordinator of the CEMOP research team (Catalysis for Energy and Synthesis of Platform Molecules) within the Heterogeneous Catalysis Department. His academic journey began with a Master's in Chemistry from Lomonosov Moscow State University (1987), followed by a PhD from the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry (1991), and a Dr. Sci. (Habilitation) from University of Sciences and Technologies of Lille (2002).
Khodakov's research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis, with particular expertise in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, syngas conversion to fuels and platform molecules, photocatalysis, CO2 utilization, and methane valorization. His work bridges fundamental catalyst design with practical applications for sustainable energy and chemical production. He has pioneered research on nanoconfined catalysts, mobile promoters, and single-atom catalytic systems, with significant contributions to understanding reaction mechanisms and kinetics.
His publication record spans over 122 papers since 2008, with recent work emphasizing CO2 hydrogenation, photocatalytic methane conversion, and advanced catalyst design using nanoreactors and single-atom techniques. The research shows a clear trajectory toward sustainable catalytic processes for renewable feedstocks and carbon-neutral chemical production.
- CNRS Prize of Excellence (2011)
- CNRS Ph.D. and Research Supervising Bonus (2016)
- Special Invited Scientist of the Brazilian Government (2013-2016)
Khodakov has supervised 27 PhD students and 14 post-doctoral researchers, demonstrating strong commitment to academic training. He teaches at Centrale Lille and University of Lille's Biorefinery Master's program, and organizes international summer schools for Chinese and Brazilian students. His research is supported by 4 ANR projects, 3 European projects, and over 20 industrial contracts, reflecting both academic excellence and industrial relevance.
His laboratory focuses on catalyst design for sustainable chemical production, with particular emphasis on reactor engineering, in-situ characterization techniques, and development of catalysts for renewable feedstocks conversion.
