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Dr. Joseph H. Holles is a Professor and Department Head in the Chemical & Materials Engineering department at New Mexico State University's College of Engineering. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia (2000), he leads the department while maintaining an active research program focused on heterogeneous catalysis and materials design.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (2000)
- M.E., Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (1998)
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA (1990)
Dr. Holles' research centers on nanoscale materials design and synthesis for catalytic applications, with particular expertise in pseudomorphic overlayer bimetallic catalysts. His work combines catalyst design, synthesis, and characterization using techniques like X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) at the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory. He has made significant contributions to understanding how atomic-level material variations affect macroscopic catalytic properties. His research has applications in renewable fuel production, including aqueous phase reforming of lactose and hydrodeoxygenation of glycerol, where his catalysts address binding issues that limit activity.
Recent publications show Dr. Holles has developed a balanced portfolio of catalysis research and educational scholarship. His 15 most recent publications (2016-2022) demonstrate strategic focus on both fundamental catalyst development and engineering education innovation. The catalysis work primarily explores bimetallic overlayer systems (Ni@Pt, Co@Pt, Ir@Pt, Mo@Pt) for renewable fuel applications, while his educational research focuses on preparing students for research through structured methods courses and data management training.
Dr. Holles has been granted patents for catalytic processes, including 'Catalytic Wet Oxidation of Lactose' (U.S. Patent #7,371,362, 2008) and co-inventor on polyoxometalate catalyst patents (U.S. Patents #7,019,165 and #6,914,029).
As an educator and administrator, Dr. Holles has developed innovative approaches to research preparation for students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He has created 'theory and methods of research' courses and co-developed research data management curriculum. His work extends to promoting inclusive physical spaces in academic environments and building partnerships between preprofessional student groups and academic units.
His integrated approach to research, education, and administration demonstrates how fundamental catalysis research can address real-world energy challenges while preparing students to contribute meaningfully to these fields.
