Fabio Ribeiro

Fabio Ribeiro is the William Nicholas and Elizabeth Holstein Delgass Distinguished Professor in Chemical Engineering at Purdue University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on catalysis, heterogeneous catalytic processes, and energy transition technologies. He is affiliated with the Engineering Leadership Team and serves on committees such as the Engineering Named Professorships Committee and Moveable Dream Hire Committee.

His work spans catalytic reactivity in metals and alloys (e.g., Pt, PdZn, Au/TS-1), propane dehydrogenation, shale gas valorization, and biomass conversion. He emphasizes safety in chemical laboratories and develops sustainable energy solutions through catalyst design and systems-level analysis.

Key research themes include surface chemistry, reaction kinetics modeling, and catalyst optimization for industrial applications. His recent studies address challenges in energy transition, such as upgrading natural gas liquids and mitigating emissions via catalytic processes.

Notable awards include his endowed professorship, reflecting recognition for his contributions to chemical engineering and catalysis. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computational chemistry, experimental catalysis, and real-world application in energy and environmental systems.