Dr. Robert Rioux

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Biography

Robert Rioux is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Institute of Energy and the Environment. His research interests include heterogeneous catalysis, catalyst design, synthesis, time-resolved FTIR spectroscopy, condensed systems, and x-ray absorption spectroscopy (EXAFS, XANES). He also studies reaction mechanisms in nanoscale systems and photocatalysis. His work aims to develop innovative solutions for clean energy technologies through advanced catalytic processes.

Research Interests

Heterogeneous Catalysis Catalyst Design Time-Resolved FTIR Spectroscopy Reaction Mechanisms X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy Photocatalysis

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Doctorate Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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