Lingdi Kong

Lingdi Kong is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Associate Professorship of Inorganic Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Munich (TUM). They are also part of the Catalysis Research Center located at Ernst-Otto-Fischer-Straße 1, Garching. Their primary office is room 2042-2044 at the Catalysis Research Center.

Dr. Kong earned their Ph.D. through research titled Preparation and Characterization of Catalysts for Reppe Ethynylation of Formaldehyde, which aligns with their ongoing focus on catalytic processes. Their research interests span Reppe Chemistry, bimetallic nanoparticles, medium-temperature electrolysis, and tungsten carbide materials, with particular emphasis on catalyst development and reaction mechanisms.

Teaching responsibilities include supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses and coordination of research internships. Their work contributes to TUM's broader initiatives in sustainable chemistry and materials science.

Laboratory affiliations include the Catalysis Research Center where advanced characterization techniques are applied to study reaction pathways and catalyst performance.