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Christophe Dujardin is a Professor at the University of Lille, affiliated with the School of Chemistry (École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Lille) and the Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide (UCCS), a CNRS research unit (UMR 8181). He leads research within the Heterogeneous Catalysis Department, specifically in the Remediation and Catalytic Materials (REMCAT) team. His work focuses on environmental catalysis, particularly the development of catalysts for pollutant removal from automotive and industrial emissions.
Dr. Dujardin was born in 1975 and completed his Master's degree in Material Sciences from the University of Caen in 1998. He received his PhD in theoretical, physical and analytical chemistry from the University of Caen in 2002 under the supervision of Research Director Françoise Maugé, with collaboration from Dr. Jacob Van Gestel and Professor Jean-Claude Duchet. His doctoral research focused on characterizing hydrotreating catalysts through model reactions and infrared spectroscopy.
Dr. Dujardin's research primarily addresses the removal of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from both stationary and mobile sources using heterogeneous catalysts. His work emphasizes the evaluation of new catalyst formulations operating in lean-burn conditions, establishing correlations between the physicochemical properties of catalytic surfaces and their performance metrics (particularly activity and selectivity in converting NO to N2), and understanding catalyst behavior during reactions using advanced spectroscopic techniques like FTIR and XPS. A distinctive aspect of his methodology involves spectro-kinetic analysis and reaction modeling to elucidate complex catalytic mechanisms. His research has significant implications for developing more efficient emission control technologies for automotive and industrial applications.
Analysis of Dr. Dujardin's recent publications reveals a strong focus on three-way catalysts for automotive applications, particularly for gasoline engines. His work spans fundamental studies of catalyst mechanisms to practical applications in emission control systems. Key research areas include perovskite-based catalysts, cerium vanadate systems for selective catalytic reduction (SCR), and platinum-based catalysts for CO oxidation. His research increasingly incorporates advanced characterization techniques and computational modeling to understand catalyst behavior under realistic operating conditions.
Dr. Dujardin coordinates French laboratories involved in the International Research Group between France and Poland focused on "Catalysis for polluting emissions after-treatment and production of renewable energies." He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Spectroscopy (Hindawi), contributing to the scholarly dissemination of research in his field.
In addition to his research, Dr. Dujardin is actively involved in education and mentorship. He teaches atomistics, Industrial Catalysis, and Heterogeneous Reactor Engineering at the École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Lille, and spectroscopic methods for catalyst characterization at the Master's level. He serves as Director of Studies for the Master's program in Catalysis and Processes, a collaborative program involving multiple institutions including University Lille, ENSCL, EC-Lille, and IFP School.
Dr. Dujardin leads the REMCAT (Remediation and Catalytic Materials) research team within the Heterogeneous Catalysis Department at UCCS. His laboratory specializes in catalyst synthesis, characterization using advanced spectroscopic techniques, and testing under conditions that closely mimic real-world applications. The team's work bridges fundamental research with industrial applications, particularly in developing solutions for environmental challenges related to air pollution.
