Lectures by Prof. Praveen Bollini on heterogeneous chemical kinetics
We have the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Praveen Bollini for an open-to-all lecture on Heterogeneous chemical kinetics, which will take place over two sessions in-person at ETH Zurich (Hönggerberg Campus) and via Zoom.
Chemical kinetic analysis represents a powerful tool in the chemical scientist’s arsenal, both for the comparative evaluation of catalyst performance and also for the detailed mechanistic interpretation of structure-catalytic property relationships. These lectures will discuss a subset of the most salient fundamental aspects of chemical kinetics on heterogeneous catalysts, with a specific focus on kinetic phenomena commonly encountered in chemistries of scientific and industrial significance.
15 April, 15:45-17:30, HCI J 3 or Zoom link: Part 1 - Measurement and Interpretation of Reaction Rates
- Assessing heat and mass transfer limitations
- Deconvoluting kinetic and thermodynamic contributions to measured rates
- Addressing product inhibition
- Dealing with complex reaction networks
22 April, 15:45-17:30, HCI J 6 or Zoom link: Part 2 - Advanced (but Simple) Concepts and Formalisms
- Thermodynamic formulation of rates
- Formalisms for evaluating rate-determining (or kinetically relevant) steps
- Significance of stoichiometric numbers
- Single-path and multi-path reaction sequences
Prof. Praveen Bollini is an Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Houston, where he leads a research group in catalysis and materials science. He received his B.S. from the Institute of Chemical Technology (2008), a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology (2013), and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Minnesota. His background includes experience in heterogeneous catalysis, including work with industry and advanced research labs. His research focuses on catalyst and adsorbent materials, especially understanding molecular-level diffusion, adsorption, and reactions in nanoporous systems. He is particularly known for work on carbon capture, CO2 conversion, and sustainable fuels, developing technologies that convert carbon dioxide and biomass into value-added chemicals.
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