01 February, 2018
KAUST Research Conference: New Challenges in Heterogeneous CatalysisThe KAUST Catalysis Research Center organized the third KAUST Research Conference, "New challenges in heterogeneous catalysts", which took place from 29 to 31 January. This prestigious international conference brought together members of the global scientific community to discuss and share ideas in the field of Catalysis. [Read ARABIC VERSION]
29 January, 2018
Poster Award WinnersThe KAUST Catalysis Center has organized the Best Posters Award during the 3rd KAUST Research Conference: "New challenges in heterogeneous catalysis", which held on 29-31 January 2018. [Read ARABIC VERSION]
15 January, 2018
Kazuhiro Takanabe appointed as Associate Editor of Journal of CatalysisProffesor Kazuhiro Takanabe was appointed as Associate Editor of Journal of Catalysis from September, 2017.
01 January, 2018
Jorge Gascon joins the Editorial Advisory Board of ACS CatalysisJorge has joined the Editorial Advisory Board of ACS Catalysis as per January 1st 2018.
01 January, 2018
Kazuhiro Takanabe was promoted to full ProfessorDr. Takanabe has been promoted to the rank of full professor
15 December, 2017
Congratulations, Class of 2017!The Kaust Catalysis Center wishes to congratulate all students of Class 2017.
21 November, 2017
Magnus Rueping is One of the Most Highly Cited Researchers in the WorldCongratulations to Prof. Magnus Rueping, Associate Director of Kaust Catalysis Center on being named a 2017 Highly Cited Researcher!
22 October, 2017
Flicking the switch on a molecular gateThe use of external stimuli to manipulate the properties of well-defined materials may find applications in on-demand drug delivery, separation of molecules, sensing, smart coatings, or artificial tissues (1). Most of these applications rely on changes in the shape, stiffness, pore size, or other properties of soft materials in response to external pressure, temperature changes, or electric or magnetic fields. However, the lack of long-range order in polymers makes it difficult to control their porosity and, hence, permeability. On page 347 of this issue, Knebel et al. (2) instead manipulate metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes. They show that the membrane pore size can change upon exposure to an external electric field, enabling precise separation of different gas molecules.
01 October, 2017
Jorge Gascon Appointed Director of KAUST Catalysis CenterProfessor Jorge Gascon has recently been appointed as Director of the KAUST Catalysis Center.
Professor Gascon is a globally recognized expert in chemical engineering and materials science with expertise overlapping the activities of both our Catalysis Center and Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center. His research is focused on the development and application of structured nanoporous materials in heterogeneous catalysis, adsorption and separation.
25 May, 2017
Nikos Hadjichristidis — recognized as a distinguished professorOn the evening of May 8, ten KAUST faculty members were promoted at a dinner ceremony (among them Prof. Nikos Hadjichristidis). KAUST President Jean-Lou Chameau and members of University leadership honored the accomplishments of the faculty by announcing faculty promotions and by awarding the first KAUST Teaching Award.
21 May, 2017
Catalytic teamwork transforms propaneA highly efficient catalyst that converts propane gas into heavier hydrocarbons has been developed by KAUST researchers. It significantly speeds up a chemical reaction known as alkane metathesis, which could be used to produce liquid fuels.
07 April, 2017
Prof. Basset inducted as a fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors (NAI)Jean-Marie Basset, KAUST distinguished professor of chemical science and director of the University's Catalysis Center, was officially inducted as a fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Basset was honored alongside a highly distinguished class of 2016 fellows during the Sixth Annual Conference of the National Academy of Inventors at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. Basset (right) is pictured here with NAI President Paul Sanberg. #nai2017#kaust #sciences
27 March, 2017
New article from KCC in Nature Chemistry: Gold standards for nanoparticlesUnderstanding how small organic ions stabilize gold nanoparticles may allow for better control.
https://discovery.kaust.edu.sa/en/article/343/gold-standards-for-nanoparticles
07 February, 2017
Prof. Hadjichristidis receives national appointmentKAUST Distinguished Professor of Chemical Science Nikolaos Hadjichristidis has been appointed chair of the National Council for Science and Innovation of Greece. The National Council for Research and Technology (NCRT) is the supreme advisory body of the state for the formulation and implementation of the national policy for research, technology and innovation. The council is appointed by and reports directly to the minister of education.
19 December, 2016
Nanotechnology: Closer ties for silver clustersSurrounding silver nanoclusters with hydrogen-rich shells offers new opportunities in catalysis and opto-electronics.
14 December, 2016
Director of KAUST Catalysis Center Jean-Marie Basset named 2016 NAI FellowJean-Marie Basset, a distinguished professor of chemical science and director of the Catalysis Center at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has been named a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
30 October, 2016
Congratulations Prof. Hadjichristidis!Nikos Hadjichristidis has been appointed Distinguished Professor of Chemical Science by KAUST President Jean-Lou Chameau.
26 April, 2016
Front Cover: Selective Hydrogen Generation from Formic Acid with Well-Defined Complexes of Ruthenium and Phosphorus–Nitrogen PN3-Pincer LigandFormic acid (HCOOH) has been considered as a potential liquid source and storage material for hydrogen. Its high volumetric hydrogen capacity of 53 g H2 L−, equivalent to an energy density of 1.77 kW h L−1, makes it attractive for automotive and mobile applications.
14 April, 2016
Congratulations to Professor Nikos Hadjichristidis who has been awarded the Macro Group UK Medal for Outstanding Achievement for 2016The Medal is awarded to scientists, from any country, who are recognised internationally for their continued, outstanding achievements in the field of polymer science.
11 March, 2016
Honorary Professorship Conferred on Professor Jean Marie Basset from KAUST Catalysis Research CenterProf. Jean Marie Basset, Director of KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) Catalysis Research Center, Member of the French Academy of Sciences, Member of the French Academy of Engineering, Member of The Academy of Europe and former director of the Institute of Catalysis (Lyon) was conferred Honorary Professorship by NanjingTech on March 11th.