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David Hibbitts is an Associate Professor in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2012, where he focused on the reactivity of chemisorbed oxygen on hydroxide metal surfaces using density functional theory calculations. His research further led him to investigate Au-catalyzed oxidations of biomass-derived ethanol and glycerol, resulting in several publications in prominent journals. Following his Ph.D., he pursued postdoctoral studies at UC-Berkeley, contributing to key projects involving Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and carbon-based reactions. His current research interests at Purdue University include elucidating reaction mechanisms and establishing structure-function relationships in the conversion of biomass and fossil-derived feedstocks. In addition to these pursuits, he actively works on improving catalytic materials by employing kinetic and theoretical studies.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Joined the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering as an Associate Professor.
University of Florida • Gainesville, FL
Worked in the Department of Chemical Engineering focusing on catalysis and biomass conversion.
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