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Enrique Iglesia is the Michel Boudart Distinguished Professor in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University. His research focuses on the design and synthesis of inorganic solids for use as catalysts in chemical reactions relevant to energy conversion, sustainable petrochemical production, and environmental protection. He employs novel synthetic protocols to construct active nanostructures and single-site catalysts, using spectroscopic methods to probe atomic connectivity and electronic properties. His work assesses catalytic mechanisms and functions using kinetic isotopic analysis, in situ spectroscopy, and density functional theory. Iglesia's contributions are evolutionary, as evidenced by numerous patents, and he aims to enable transformations that reduce the environmental footprint of chemical processes, enhancing the sustainability of energy carriers and chemical production. He has held various leadership roles in catalysis societies and has received multiple prestigious awards recognizing his impactful contributions to chemical engineering.
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