Neil Schweitzer

Neil Schweitzer is a Research Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced catalytic materials, particularly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their applications in heterogeneous catalysis, energy materials, and environmental chemistry. Key areas include designing single-site catalysts, stabilizing MOFs for industrial processes, and leveraging computational methods to bridge catalytic complexity.

His work spans topics such as CO2 reduction using covalent organic frameworks, selective electrooxidation of alkanes, and water harvesting via halide-stabilized MOFs. He collaborates on machine learning-driven catalyst discovery and explores dynamic catalytic systems under extreme conditions. Notable contributions include pioneering MOF-confined transition-metal catalysts and understanding sintering-resistant rhodium clusters on ceria supports.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, integrating materials synthesis, computational modeling, and experimental catalysis. His research aims to address global challenges in energy sustainability and pollution reduction through innovative material designs.