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Rajamani Gounder is the R. Norris and Eleanor Shreve Professor of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University's Davidson School of Chemical Engineering. He leads the Gounder Research Group, focusing on heterogeneous catalysis, zeolite synthesis, and catalytic materials for energy and environmental applications. His work includes developing structure-function relationships in zeolites for reactions like NOx reduction, hydrocarbon conversion, and biomass processing.
Education: B.S., University of Wisconsin (2006); Ph.D., UC Berkeley (2011); Postdoctoral Fellow, Caltech (2011-2013).
Research Interests: The group studies catalyst design for renewable energy, petroleum processing, and pollution control. Key areas include zeolite-based catalysts for NOx abatement, propene oligomerization, and methane oxidation. They emphasize synthesizing materials with controlled active site environments to optimize reactivity and selectivity.
Publications: Recent studies explore copper ion mobility in Cu-CHA zeolites, propene oligomerization in MFI voids, and NH3 oxidation kinetics. These highlight advancements in catalytic mechanisms and material design.
Awards: Recognitions include the Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship (2023), ISCRE Rutherford Aris Award (2023), and multiple teaching awards (e.g., R. Norris Shreve Award). His work has been funded by DOE, NSF, and industry partnerships.
Advising & Grants: Supervises a team of ~30 students (PhD, master's, undergrad) and collaborates with the Purdue Catalysis Center. His research is supported by grants from agencies like DOE and NSF.
Labs/Teams: The Gounder Group operates in Forney Hall, part of Purdue's chemical engineering facilities. They engage with CISTAR (Catalysis Center for Energy Innovation) and other interdisciplinary networks.
