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Professor Richard Catlow is a distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Chemistry at University College London (UCL), where he has held various leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (2007-2014) and Head of the Chemistry Department (2002-2007). His career spans over four decades, with significant contributions to computational and experimental chemistry across multiple institutions including The Royal Institution and Keele University.
Professor Catlow's educational background includes:
- Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Oxford (1974)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Oxford (1970)
Professor Catlow's research focuses on computational and experimental studies of complex inorganic materials, with particular expertise in microporous and oxide catalysts, ionic conductors, electronic ceramics, and silicate minerals. He has pioneered embedded cluster methodologies for studying catalytic reactions and has made significant contributions to understanding material properties at the atomic level through the integration of computational techniques with experimental methods including neutron scattering and synchrotron radiation.
Analysis of Professor Catlow's recent publications reveals a strong focus on sustainable chemistry, catalysis for energy applications, and the integration of computational and experimental approaches. His work spans methane conversion to ethanol, CO2 reduction to methanol, and deNOx catalysis, reflecting his commitment to addressing global energy and environmental challenges through fundamental chemical research.
Professor Catlow has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to chemistry:
- Fellowship of the Royal Society (2004)
- Liversidge Medal (2008)
- Royal Society of Chemistry Interdisciplinary Medal (1998)
- Royal Society of Chemistry Medal (1992)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (1990)
- Fellow of the Institute of Physics UK (1995)
- Honorary Member of the Materials Research Society of India (1996)
Throughout his career, Professor Catlow has secured substantial research funding for projects related to computational chemistry, materials science, and catalysis, supporting both experimental and theoretical work in his research group. He has led major research initiatives including his role as Director of the Davy Faraday Research Laboratory at The Royal Institution (1998-2007) and has maintained extensive collaborations across the UK and internationally.
Professor Catlow has led several prominent research teams throughout his career, including his long-standing group at The Royal Institution and his current research team at UCL. His work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 13 (Climate Action), demonstrating his commitment to applying fundamental chemical research to address pressing global challenges. With over 1,080 publications, he remains an active and influential researcher in the field of computational and experimental chemistry.
