Ewa Marek

Dr. Ewa Marek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge, where she leads the Energy Reactions and Carriers research group. Her work bridges fundamental chemical engineering principles with sustainable energy solutions, focusing on transformative technologies for carbon neutrality and renewable energy integration.

Research Focus

Marek's research program centers on:

• Energy Storage & Vectors: Developing advanced chemical looping systems for clean energy carriers like hydrogen and methanol
• Sustainable Chemical Production: Designing catalytic processes for bio-based ethylene oxide and high-value chemicals
• Carbon Management: Innovating direct air capture, mineralization via microbial pathways (MICP), and CO₂ utilization technologies
• Advanced Modeling: Applying CFD-DEM and particle-scale simulations to optimize fluidized bed reactors and reaction systems

Publication Trends

Her recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates strong emphasis on:

• Chemical looping catalysis using perovskite materials (SrFeO_3-δ) for energy storage and chemical production
• Fluidized bed technologies for biomass conversion, carbon capture, and combustion kinetics
• Integration of renewable energy with chemical synthesis (power-to-X)
• Multiscale modeling bridging molecular mechanisms to reactor performance

Academic Leadership

As group leader, she supervises PhD candidates and drives interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly in geoengineering applications of microbial mineralization and reactor design for sustainable processes.