Prof. Dr. Avelino Corma

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsKinetics and Catalysis,Inorganic Chemical Technology,Solid State Chemistry and Surface Chemistry, Material Synthesis
Keywordszeolites, mesoporous materials, supported nanomaterials, heterogeneous catalysis, petrochemical processes

Current contact address

CountrySpain
CityValencia
InstitutionUniversidad Politecnica de Valencia
InstituteInstituto de Tecnologia Quimica, CSIC-UPV

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Martin MuhlerLehrstuhl für Technische Chemie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Roland A. FischerLehrstuhl für Anorganische Chemie II, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum
Start of initial sponsorship01/06/2010

Program(s)

2009Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Corma is one of the world's leading scientists in the field of heterogeneous catalysis. He is best known internationally for the development of novel microporous and mesoporous catalyst materials based on zeolites, and he has made highly recognized contributions to oil refining, acid and base catalysis, selective oxidation, and the synthesis of fine chemicals. During his stay in Germany, Professor Corma continues his research on zeolite catalysis, the synthesis and characterization of novel porous materials, and heterogeneous photocatalysis.