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Melis S. Duyar is a Senior Lecturer in Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Surrey, with affiliations to the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Her research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis for energy and environmental applications, particularly carbon dioxide capture and utilization technologies.
- BSc in Chemical and Biological Engineering, Koç University (2012)
- MS and PhD in Earth and Environmental Engineering, Columbia University (2013, 2015)
- Post-doctoral research at Stanford University (2015-2017)
- Associate Staff Scientist at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
- Lecturer at Stanford University (2017-2019)
Her research develops dual function materials (DFMs) for integrated carbon dioxide capture and conversion to sustainable fuels and chemicals. Key projects include ambient pressure methanol production, microbrewery CO2 recycling, and textile microfiber upcycling. She employs advanced characterization techniques like operando DRIFT spectroscopy, XAFS, and density functional theory calculations.
Recent publications demonstrate DFM technology's potential for
- direct CO2-to-methanol systems
- techno-economic process optimization
- nickel phosphide catalyst development
- catalytic hydrodeoxygenation without external H2
Her work emphasizes flexible chemical synthesis through switchable catalytic systems, enabling adaptation to variable energy supply and demand conditions. Collaborative projects span materials synthesis, reactor design, and industrial-scale feasibility assessments across multiple sectors including brewing, textiles, and waste management.
