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Keith Hohn is the Associate Dean for Academic and Administrative Affairs at the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Kansas State University. He holds a B.S. (1995) and Ph.D. (1999) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kansas and the University of Minnesota, respectively. His research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis for energy applications, including hydrogen generation, biomass-derived fuels, and catalyst design. He pioneered 2,3-butanediol as a platform chemical for renewable fuels and has developed novel catalysts for hydrocarbon conversion.
- Education: B.S. Chemical Engineering (1995, U. Kansas); Ph.D. Chemical Engineering (1999, U. Minnesota)
Research interests span catalytic energy systems, nanoparticle functionalization, and single-molecule microscopy. His work has produced over 100 journal papers (3,400+ citations, H-index 32) and 120+ conference presentations. Recent projects include bimetallic Pt-Ni catalysts for autothermal reforming and butene synthesis from biomass-derived intermediates.
He has advised 10 Ph.D. and 5 M.S. students. His service contributions include founding editor-in-chief of Catalysts, leadership roles in catalysis societies, and NSF review panel participation. Awards recognize his teaching (e.g., Myers-Alford Award) and research excellence (e.g., Sigma Xi honor).
- Awards: 8 major honors including Segebrecht Distinguished Faculty Award
Previously served as Chair of Chemical/Paper/Biomedical Engineering at Miami University (2019–2024). Active in professional leadership, including AICHE programming committees and Great Plains Catalysis Society initiatives.
