Tomas Ramirez Reina

Dr. Tomas Ramirez Reina is a Visiting Professor of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Surrey and holds a Titular Professorship in Catalysis and Low-Carbon Energy at the University of Seville. His research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis for energy sustainability, particularly in CO2 conversion, renewable fuels, and green catalytic processes. He leads the Catalysis Unit at Surrey and has pioneered advanced catalysts for hydrogen production and biofuel technologies. His work includes developing innovative methods to convert CO2 into synthetic fuels and platform chemicals, with notable contributions to the design of dual-function materials for integrated CO2 capture and utilization.

• Education: PhD in Materials Science (University of Seville, 2014), MSc in Chemical Engineering, MChem.
• Affiliations: Editor of Frontiers in Chemistry, Associate Editor of Frontiers in Chemical Engineering, EPSRC Peer Review College member.

His research interests span heterogeneous catalysis, oxidation catalysis, nano-sized catalysts, and catalytic biomass valorisation. He has led over 15 research projects funded by organizations like EPSRC and the European Union, focusing on CO2 conversion, green hydrogen, and low-carbon energy systems. Notable achievements include a £20,000 grant for greenhouse gas conversion (2022) and multiple awards, including the Young Scientist Award (2017, 2018) and Teacher of the Year (2019).

Dr. Reina collaborates with institutions globally, including Imperial College London, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and universities in China and Colombia. His work bridges fundamental catalysis with industrial applications, emphasizing techno-economic feasibility and scalability of CO2 valorisation technologies.