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Jason Bates is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science, with a courtesy appointment in Chemistry. His research focuses on synthesizing and characterizing catalysts with well-defined structures to elucidate structure-reactivity relationships, particularly in decarbonization technologies. He holds a B.S. from the University of Kansas (2014), a Ph.D. from Purdue University (2019), and completed an NIH postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (2020–2023).
Research interests include catalysis, electrocatalysis, materials synthesis, and characterization. His lab bridges thermal and electrocatalysis, emphasizing atomically dispersed metals in nitrogen-doped carbon frameworks. Collaborations with theorists and national labs enhance advanced characterization.
Awards include the 2024 Virginia Space Grant Consortium New Investigator Award and 2022 Gordon Research Conference on Catalysis Postdoc Poster Award. His work emphasizes rigorous experimental methodologies and improving reproducibility in site-specific characterization.
Advising and grants: He leads the Bates Research Group, focusing on catalyst design for sustainable energy. His postdoctoral mentorship was recognized by UW-Madison awards (2021–2022). Collaborations include national lab partnerships for advanced tools and theoretical insights.
Labs/teams: The Bates Research Group at UVA’s Chemical Engineering department integrates synthesis, kinetics, and characterization to advance decarbonization efforts through innovative catalytic technologies.
