The Lab of Catalysis & Applied Technology in Surface Science (LCATS)


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Welcome to the Lab of CATS!

We study surface reactions in heterogeneous catalysis. Through an atomic-level understanding of reactions and active sites in catalytic materials, we design novel catalysts with improved reactivity and selectivity. We believe that our research will ultimately lower energy requirements and improve atomic efficiencies for current chemical processes and solve the environmental problems that we face today.

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Recent Posts

Congrats Kay!

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Congratulations to Kay for receiving the Kokes Award Kay was selected as a recipient of the prestigious Kokes Award from the North American Catalysis Society...

Congrats Emily!

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Congratulations to Emily for receiving 1st Place for her Oral Presentation at the 2025 RMCS Symposium Congratulations to Emily for receiving 1st Place for he...

The Rath Research award

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Congratulations to Emily and Michelle for being nominated for the prestigious Rath Research Award Congratulations to Emily and Michelle for being nominated f...

Congrats Michelle!

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Congratulations to Michelle for receiving the CBE Department’s Outstanding Graduate Thesis (OGT) Award Huge congratulations to Michelle for receiving the Che...

Congrats Dr. Vyas!

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Manasi has completed her defense! After years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, Manasi has successfully completed her defense and is now officially...