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Dr. Charles E. Creissen is a Lecturer in Physical Chemistry at Keele University's Lennard-Jones School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, where he joined in July 2022. He leads the CreissenLab, which focuses on sustainable electrocatalysis research targeting greenhouse gas conversion and waste valorization using renewable electricity. His work bridges chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering to develop practical solutions for climate change mitigation.
Dr. Creissen's educational background includes an MChem in Chemistry from the University of Sussex (2014), followed by an MRes in Physics (2015) and PhD in Chemistry (2019) from the University of Cambridge, where he developed solar-driven devices for hydrogen evolution. He then completed postdoctoral work at the Collège de France in Paris (2019-2022), exploring heterogeneous catalysts for carbon dioxide conversion and water oxidation.
His research interests center on converting waste materials and greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals and fuels using renewable electricity. The lab specializes in developing sustainable catalysts for CO2 conversion, with particular focus on producing ethylene, ethanol, methane, formic acid, and syngas. Their approach involves modifying catalysts, devices, and reaction conditions to improve activity and selectivity, with the goal of demonstrating commercial feasibility through full-cell assemblies. The group also investigates complementary oxidation reactions at the anode, including water oxidation and waste material conversion.
Analysis of Dr. Creissen's publication record reveals a strong trajectory in electrocatalysis and CO2 conversion research. His work demonstrates progression from fundamental solar fuel generation during his PhD to increasingly sophisticated CO2 electrolysis systems. Recent publications highlight innovations in acidic CO2 reduction, tandem electrolysis systems, and catalyst design for selective product formation. His research spans both fundamental catalyst development and practical engineering considerations for commercial implementation.
- Royal Society Research Grant for developing catalysts for electrochemical carbon dioxide conversion
- Royal Society of Chemistry Enablement grant to kickstart research into alternative anode reactions
- Featured in Editors' Highlights of Nature Communications for commentary on single-atom catalysts
Dr. Creissen actively mentors a diverse research team including PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and undergraduate project students. His group has secured multiple external funding sources and collaborates with international partners. The CreissenLab is positioned at the forefront of sustainable electrocatalysis research, with ongoing projects focused on improving CO2 utilization efficiency and developing novel oxidation reactions for waste valorization.
The research group operates within Keele University's state-of-the-art facilities in the Lennard-Jones Building, with dedicated laboratory space for electrocatalysis research. The team collaborates with international partners including the Collège de France and participates in major conferences such as #ECat23 hosted at Keele in December 2023.
