Xavier Solans Monfort

Xavier Solans Monfort is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry (2003) and a Licenciatura in Chemistry (1998), both from UAB. His research focuses on computational chemistry, catalysis, and materials science, particularly in designing electrocatalysts, photocatalytic materials, and studying reaction mechanisms using DFT. He has led multiple projects funded by institutions like the Spanish Ministry of Economy and the European Regional Development Fund. Notable awards include the Ramón y Cajal Fellowship (2006–2011).

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2003)
  • Licenciatura en Química, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1998)
• Key Research Areas:
  • Electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution
  • Photocatalytic porous organic materials
  • Surface chemistry of catalytic nanoparticles
  • Computational modeling of catalytic processes
• Awards:
  • Ramón y Cajal Fellowship (2006–2011)
• Recent Projects:
  • COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN OF ELECTROCATALYSTS FOR SUSTAINABLE N2 AND NOX REDUCTIONS (2024–2027)
  • CONFETI: Green Valorization of CO2 and Nitrogen compounds (2023–2026)

His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy, and responsible consumption and production. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to datasets on crystal structures and catalytic models.