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Dr. Simon Podkolzin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Stevens Institute of Technology. His research focuses on chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms on catalytic surfaces, with applications in petroleum refining, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and biomass conversion. He leads the Catalytic Nanoparticles Lab, which bridges molecular-level surface reactions with observable kinetics through integrated experimental characterization and quantum chemical modeling.
Education:
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2001)
- MS in Intellectual Property, University of London (1991)
- MS in Chemical Engineering, State University of Oil & Gas, Moscow (1988)
Research interests span catalysis, nanomaterials, and reaction engineering, with specific focus on surface spectroscopy, reaction kinetics, and computational modeling. His work combines infrared spectroscopy, kinetic testing, and density functional theory to understand catalytic transformations at atomic scales.
Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on sustainable processes, including biomass valorization, environmental remediation, and energy conversion. Research trends show increasing focus on bimetallic catalysts, in-situ characterization techniques, and renewable feedstock conversion.
Scientific awards include recognition for graduate student research excellence and contributions to catalysis science. Dr. Podkolzin actively advises PhD students and serves on thesis committees. His funded projects include NSF and DOE grants for biomass upgrading and natural gas conversion research.
He leads collaborative research teams focused on catalytic nanomaterials and maintains active partnerships with national laboratories and industry partners for technology development.
