Matthew Potter

Matthew Potter is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change. His research focuses on sustainable chemical technologies, particularly through the development of porous materials for heterogeneous catalysis, CO2 capture and utilisation, and advanced characterisation techniques like synchrotron-based methods.

• Research Interests: Designing atomic-scale active sites for catalysis, understanding catalyst degradation, operando characterisation, and integrating computational fluid dynamics into catalytic processes.
• Projects: Royal Society-funded work on solid acid catalysts, RSC-funded studies on CO2 capture mechanisms, and a UK charity project applying 2D GCxGC for polymer cracking.

His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, notably Climate Action. Recent articles highlight methanol dehydration, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, and plastic degradation, employing experimental and computational approaches. Collaborations include researchers like Raja, Carravetta, and Beale.

• Grants: Royal Society Research Fund (2025), RSC Research Fund (2024), and another UK charity grant (2024).
• Activities: Supervision of external projects like 'Breathing Materials' and participation in academic events such as the Images of Research 2024 Exhibition.