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Jimmy Alexander Faria Albanese is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente’s MESA+ Institute, leading research in catalytic processes for renewable energy and sustainable chemistry. He holds dual roles in the Catalytic Processes and Materials group and the MESA+ Institute, focusing on multifunctional catalysts operating at liquid-gas/liquid-liquid interfaces.
Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Oklahoma, 2012), BSc in Chemical Engineering (Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica Antonio José de Sucre, 2008). Previous industry experience includes roles at Phillips 66 (2012) and Abengoa Research (2012–2017), where he developed bioethanol and hydrogen production technologies for industrial applications.
Research emphasizes heterogeneous catalysis for biomass conversion, CO2 valorization, and renewable hydrogen production. His work integrates atomic-level catalyst characterization with reaction kinetics to establish structure-activity relationships. Recent studies focus on membrane-assisted dehydrogenation, ammonia cracking, and electrified chemical processes.
Advising: Supervises one PhD student and multiple master students in catalytic material development for multi-phase systems. No awards explicitly listed in text.
Labs/Teams: Leads a research group within the Chemical Process and Materials group at the University of Twente, collaborating internationally on sustainable energy technologies.
