Perez-Ramirez Javier

Javier Pérez-Ramírez is a Full Professor of Catalysis Engineering at ETH Zurich since 2010, leading research in sustainable chemical and energy production. He serves as Director of the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Catalysis and previously directed NUS's Green Energy Program. His affiliations include Isaac Manasseh Meyer Chair Visiting Professor at National University of Singapore (2019–2023) and roles in education at ETH Zurich.

• Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering: University of Alicante
• PhD in Chemical Engineering: Delft University of Technology (2002)
• MIT Chief Sustainability Officer Certificate (Recent)

Research focuses on catalytic materials for sustainability, including CO2 valorization, chemical recycling, and renewable energy conversion. He explores nanostructured materials and single-atom catalysis to advance green chemistry.

Award highlights include the Paul H. Emmett Award (2019), Robert K. Grasselli Award (2021), and Horizon Prize John Jeyes Award (2022). Over 100 patents and industry collaborations exist in catalytic processes for environmental applications.

He chairs the editorial board of Green Chemistry and leads large-scale initiatives like NCCR Catalysis, aiming to develop carbon-neutral chemicals. His work bridges fundamental catalysis with industrial implementation, emphasizing sustainability.