Ruben Checa

Ruben Checa is a researcher affiliated with the Heterogeneous Catalysis for Energy Transition (CATREN) laboratory at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, actively contributing to environmental catalysis research. His work focuses on developing integrated thermodynamic and analytical approaches for energy transition applications.

His primary research domains include heterogeneous catalysis for atmospheric chemistry, pollutant recovery in air and water systems, and sustainable chemical processes. Key methodologies involve in situ and operando characterization techniques including environmental electron microscopy (ESEM/ETEM), microcalorimetry, and advanced spectroscopies. Research spans liquid-phase catalysis, supercritical fluid applications, and biomass conversion for energy transition.

Within CATREN, Checa participates in the laboratory council and contributes to the IRCATECH characterization platform. His work integrates molecular modeling with real catalyst systems, emphasizing controlled-porosity materials and catalytic separation processes. Current institutional activities include collaborations on thematic schools like VALOTHERBIO for biomass valorization.