Dr. Yuriy Román

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Biography

Yuriy Román is the Robert T. Haslam Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests focus on interface heterogeneous catalysis and materials design, where his group investigates the chemical transformations of molecules on catalytic surfaces. By applying a wide range of synthetic, spectroscopic, and reaction engineering tools, he emphasizes nanoscale fabrication of catalytic sites and the control of materials' structures. His research projects are geared toward addressing significant issues in alternative energy, renewable chemicals, and novel catalyst design, ultimately aiming to tackle relevant problems in these areas.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Professor in the Department of Chemistry with a focus on interface heterogeneous catalysis and materials design.