Bukhtiyarov Valerii

Valerii Bukhtiyarov is the Director of the Boreskov Institute of Catalysis (BIC), Novosibirsk, Russia, and holds the position of Professor as the Chair of Catalysis and Adsorption at Novosibirsk State University. He leads the Surface Science laboratory at BIC and has served as Vice-Director (2002-2015) and Scientific Secretary (1995-2000) of BIC. His academic credentials include a Dr.Nat.Sci. (1998) and PhD (1989) in Catalysis from BIC, and an M.Sc. in Chemistry from Novosibirsk State University (1983).

His research focuses on bridging surface science with heterogeneous catalysis, applying advanced physical methods like synchrotron radiation and in-situ techniques to study catalyst behavior. Key interests include nanomaterials, size/synergistic effects in catalysts, and deactivation mechanisms. He has pioneered studies on supported metal catalysts and functional nanomaterials for industrial applications.

• Awards: 2019 Government Prize, 2016 Balandin Prize, Full Member of Russian Academy of Sciences (2016)
• Leadership Roles: Directed BIC since 2015, overseeing 1,200+ staff; Vice-President of European Federation of Catalysis Societies (2013-2017)
• Projects: Led major research initiatives including EXAFS spectroscopy studies, nanostructured alloy catalysts, and catalytic oxidation processes

He has delivered over 20 invited lectures internationally, including keynote/plenary talks at the Mendeleev Congress (2019), Faraday Discussions (2018), and the International Congress on Catalysis (2016). His work integrates nanoscience and catalysis to address energy and environmental challenges.