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Prof. Brian Trewyn is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the Colorado School of Mines, leading the Trewyn Research Group. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry and Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Iowa State University (ISU), where he worked on mesoporous silica nanoparticles for drug delivery. His research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis, environmental remediation (e.g., PFAS degradation), catalytic materials for energy storage, and biomedical applications of mesoporous materials.
His academic career includes roles as Adjunct Assistant Professor at ISU (2010–2012) and Associate Director of ISU's Center of Catalysis. At Mines, he mentors a diverse team of graduate and undergraduate students in projects such as enzyme-controlled drug delivery, catalytic systems for rare-earth element separations, and carbon-based electrocatalysts. His lab's innovations span nanomaterial synthesis, green chemistry, and biomedical engineering.
Key research areas include:
- Design of tandem catalytic systems (biocatalyst/inorganic catalyst hybrids)
- Development of mesoporous silica nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery
- Environmental applications: PFAS destruction, CO₂ capture, and catalytic degradation of pollutants
- Hydrogen storage via frustrated Lewis pairs (FLPs)
Publications highlight breakthroughs in enzyme immobilization, nanoparticle synthesis, and sustainable catalytic processes. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with real-world challenges in energy, health, and environmental sustainability.
