Beatriz Roldan Cuenya

Prof. Dr. Beatriz Roldan Cuenya is a Professor and Group Leader at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, where she directs the Department of Interface Science. She holds a European Research Council Consolidator Grant and is a Fellow of the Max Planck Society. Her research integrates surface science, catalysis, and nanomaterials, with a focus on understanding dynamic surface transformations during chemical reactions using advanced operando techniques.

Her work spans electrocatalysis (CO₂ reduction), thermal catalysis (CO₂ hydrogenation), and nanoparticle design. Key themes include:

• Correlating nanoscale structure with catalytic activity/selectivity
• Developing size/shape-controlled catalysts
• Probing reaction mechanisms via real-time microscopy/spectroscopy

Her recent publications (2021-2025) predominantly explore CO₂ conversion strategies, bimetallic catalysts, and operando characterization methods. Trends show emphasis on sustainable chemistry and energy applications.

Notable scientific awards:

• AVS Fellow of the Society Award (2021)
• ISE-Elsevier Prize for Experimental Electrochemistry (2021)
• Academia Europaea Membership (2020)
• ERC Consolidator Award (2016)
• Max Planck Society Fellowship (2016)

She leads a well-equipped research group investigating catalyst design and reaction dynamics. The lab leverages synchrotron facilities and in-house instrumentation for fundamental studies.