David Chadwick

Professor David Chadwick is a leading academic in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He holds the role of Professor of Applied Catalysis, focusing on catalytic processes for sustainable chemical production and environmental solutions.

His academic journey includes a PhD in Chemistry from University College London (1966–1969), followed by a NATO Fellowship at the University of British Columbia (1969–1971). He has been affiliated with Imperial College since 1974.

Research Interests:
His work spans engineering of catalytic processes, including novel reactor designs, catalyst development, and optimization of reaction systems. Key areas include:

• Magnetic microparticle catalyst supports
• Production of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates
• Biphasic catalytic processes
• CO₂ utilization and clean energy
• Environmental catalysis

Publications Trends:
Recent articles emphasize advancements in selective oxidation, CO₂ capture, and sustainable catalytic systems. Notable themes include bimetallic catalysts, nanostructured materials, and process intensification.

Awards:
No specific awards listed in the provided text.

Advising & Grants:
No explicit student advisees or grant details provided. His research likely involves collaborative projects in catalysis and chemical engineering.

Labs & Teams:
Affiliated with Imperial’s Chemical Engineering research groups, focusing on catalytic process development and environmental technologies.