Catalysis in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute
The School of Chemistry has particular strengths in Heterogeneous Catalysis, Homogeneous Catalysis and Surface Science, including the Cardiff Catalysis Institute (CCI) dedicated to this exciting area of study. We are the largest academic grouping in catalysis research in the UK.
Catalysis lies at the heart of many chemical processes, from the academic research lab through living systems to applications in industrial large-scale reactors. By understanding and careful use of catalysis many processes can be made faster, cleaner, and more sustainable.
Our research in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute addresses the big challenges now facing society and it is providing innovative solutions, some key areas we impact are:
- the provision of clean water by controlling and destroying pollutants
- protecting the atmosphere and providing clean air
- using existing resources more efficiently and allowing use of new sustainable resources
- developing low- and zero-carbon fuels
- enabling sustainable food production
- developing catalysis for global healthcare
The Cardiff Catalysis Institute is now based in the new Translational Research Hub where our focus is on working closely with industry to ensure that the catalytic solutions that we discover or invent will be scaled up and developed into commercial technologies. Our research students often have opportunities to have placements with industry partners.
Contacts
Administrative contact(s)
Dr Ben Ward
Administrative contact
Particular research strengths include:
- Gold catalysis
- Environmental catalysis
- Photocatalysis
- Biocatalysis
- Electrocatalysis
- Catalyst discovery
- Catalyst synthesis
- Catalytic reaction mechanisms
- Theory and modelling
Distinguished Faculty
Professor GJ Hutchings, FRS, CCI director, is a pre-eminent authority on heterogeneous catalysis, with a global reputation for the innovative catalytic use of gold nano-particles. He holds two of the most prestigious prizes in science - the Thompson Reuters Citation Laureate and the Davy Medal of the Royal Society.
Projects
We have a range of research projects with external funding. Please check you meet any specific funding eligibility criteria before applying.
The School of Chemistry also welcomes applicants who have secured funding from external sponsors, or who are self-funded.
We have an extensive list of research projects that are supervisors are currently working on and we welcome applicants interested in these projects.
You are welcome to contact the academics directly for an informal chat, or further information.
Applications should be made via the Cardiff University application service. Please quote the project title and supervisor on your application.
In answer to the question ‘How do you plan to fund your studies?’, please specify the details and upload any documents providing the evidence (for example: letter of confirmation of scholarship).
The career prospects for graduates of this programme are excellent. Recent graduates have a gone on to work for a number of well-known international companies including Jaguar Land Rover and Johnson Matthey.
Funding
You can search our studentships or find out more about funding.
Tuition fees
Students from the UK
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Students from the rest of the world (international)
Programme information
For programme structure, entry requirements and how to apply, visit the Chemistry programme.
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