Fabien Can

Dr. Fabien Can is a Professor at the University of Poitiers, affiliated with the IC2MP Institute (UMR CNRS 7285) within the SAMCat team. His research focuses on catalytic solutions for reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from lean-burn engines through technologies like selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and NOx storage-reduction (NSR/LNT) systems. He specializes in catalyst synthesis, surface reactivity analysis using in-situ and operando IRTF techniques, and the study of ammonia synthesis mechanisms.

• Primary affiliation: University of Poitiers, IC2MP UMR CNRS 7285
• Key research areas: NOx emission control, catalytic materials, surface reactivity

Research Interests:
Fabien Can's work addresses critical challenges in environmental catalysis, particularly for automotive emission control. His team investigates:

• NOx removal strategies via SCR and NSR technologies
• Ammonia synthesis and decomposition mechanisms
• Surface redox and acid-base properties of catalysts
• Advanced characterization techniques (operando IR spectroscopy)
• Development of noble-metal alternatives for catalytic systems
• Low-temperature catalytic oxidation reactions

Academic Contributions:
With over 15 major publications between 2012-2022, his research spans perovskite-based catalysts, bimetallic systems for ammonia synthesis, and ethanol-assisted NOx reduction. Current projects include ANR-funded initiatives (Intermetalyst, CORAL, SmartCat) and GDRI collaborations (ECSAW, APAC).

Leadership Roles:
• Head of S4 teaching in industrial mineral chemistry at IUT Poitiers
• Member of IC2MP Laboratory Council (2015-2017)
• Active in university selection committees and scientific expertise commissions