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Michael John Janik is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, with significant affiliation to the Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE). His academic profile demonstrates exceptional research productivity with 270 research outputs, 25 funded projects, and substantial scholarly impact reflected in 17,238 citations and an h-index of 61.
His research expertise centers on computational chemistry with particular focus on Density Functional Theory applications to catalysis and electrocatalysis. The fingerprint analysis of his work reveals strong concentrations in Density Functional Theory (76%), Oxidation Reactions (36%), Carbon Dioxide research (29%), Adsorption phenomena (27%), and First Principles Chemistry (22%). His work significantly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and climate action.
Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2025) reveals a strong research trajectory in electrocatalysis, particularly examining cation effects on CO2 reduction mechanisms, intermetallic catalyst design, and computational modeling of electrochemical systems. His work bridges fundamental computational chemistry with practical applications in sustainable energy conversion.
- h-index of 61
- 17,238 total citations
- Multiple high-impact publications in journals including Nature Catalysis, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Science Advances
Professor Janik actively leads and collaborates on numerous research projects, particularly with Dr. Rioux and other colleagues, focusing on advanced catalyst development and electrochemical energy conversion systems. His current research portfolio includes multiple active NSF-funded projects extending through 2027 that address critical challenges in electrocatalysis, CO2 reduction, and intermetallic catalyst design.
His research group maintains strong connections with the Institute of Energy and the Environment, positioning his work at the intersection of fundamental computational chemistry and applied energy solutions. Current projects include combining DFT with classical simulations to predict solvation effects, developing high-entropy alloys for catalysis, and studying oxide overlayers in CO2 reaction systems.
