Jeffrey T. Miller

Jeffrey T. Miller is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University, affiliated with the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering. He joined Purdue in 2015 and is a core member of the Purdue Catalysis Center, fostering collaborative research in catalysis. His work focuses on designing and understanding advanced catalysts for industrial applications, particularly in propane dehydrogenation and bimetallic systems.

Research interests include catalytic reaction mechanisms, nanomaterial synthesis using biological templates, and the characterization of active catalytic sites. His group employs interdisciplinary approaches combining experimental and theoretical methods.

Recent publications (2016–2017) highlight advancements in bimetallic catalysts, gallium-based catalytic systems, and palladium nanoparticle synthesis via biotemplates. These studies emphasize optimizing catalyst efficiency and selectivity for energy and chemical processes.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Miller advises five graduate students and collaborates extensively through the Catalysis Center. His lab is located in Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering, West Lafayette, Indiana.