Peter Miedziak

Dr. Peter Miedziak is a Lecturer in Chemistry at [University Name, if known] within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science, and a member of the Sustainable Environment Research Centre. His research focuses on developing heterogeneous supported metal catalysts for sustainable chemical reactions, particularly in oxidation and reduction processes. He specializes in precious metal catalysts, investigating how preparation conditions influence catalyst properties and activity.

His work emphasizes sustainable approaches to chemical synthesis, such as using bimetallic systems (e.g., Pd-Au, Pd-Fe) and exploring autocatalytic mechanisms to enhance reaction efficiency. Recent studies include alcohol oxidation, glycerol oxidation, and gamma-valerolactone production from biomass-derived feedstocks.

Dr. Miedziak collaborates internationally and has published extensively on catalysis, with notable contributions in Nature and Catalysis Communications. His research bridges fundamental catalysis science with practical applications in green chemistry and renewable energy.