Amol Pophali receives Richard J. Kokes Award

Pophali received the award for innovative catalyst research advancing CO2 conversion and sustainable chemical processes.

Amol Pophali, a doctoral candidate from the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering / Photo by Taejin Kim/ Stony Brook University

The North American Catalysis Society (NACS) has honored Indian-origin doctoral student Amol Pophali with the Richard J. Kokes Award.

The award, which recognizes doctoral research and contributions in catalysis, will be presented at the society’s 29th meeting, scheduled for June 8-13 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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A doctoral candidate at Stony Brook University’s department of materials science and chemical engineering, Pophali conducts his research in the Energy and Environmental Catalysis Laboratory at Stony Brook under the mentorship of professor Taejin Kim.

Pophali was recognized for his work titled “Development of supported metal oxide catalysts (MOx/CeO2) by novel one-pot chemical vapor deposition technique: structure and reverse water gas shift reaction (RWGS) study.” He will present the paper during the conference.

His work focuses on developing novel catalyst preparation methods, studying catalyst properties through advanced characterization techniques, and exploring reaction kinetics for converting CO2 and CO into sustainable fuels. His research employs in-situ and operando spectroscopy to establish structure-activity relationships and advances sustainability by targeting greenhouse gas utilization.

In addition to Stony Brook facilities, Pophali utilizes cutting-edge instruments at Brookhaven National Laboratory’s NSLS-II and CFN divisions, enabling detailed investigation of catalysts at the molecular level.

Professor Kim praised Pophali’s contributions, highlighting his discovery of cost-effective catalyst synthesis techniques with potential for both small- and large-scale applications. “Amol was successfully able to discover unique scientific and engineered alternatives for conventional catalyst development that has potential at small- and large-scale levels with a cost-effective advantage,” Kim said.

Stony Brook’s department chair, Dilip Gersappe, expressed pride in Pophali’s achievements, noting the importance of his work for advancing cleaner, sustainable technologies. “Amol’s work not only advances the scientific understanding of catalyst design and performance but also contributes meaningfully to the global pursuit of cleaner, more sustainable technologies. We congratulate Amol and look forward to his continued success as a scholar and leader in the field.”

Pophali received his B.Tech from the Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, M.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, both in chemical engineering.

The Richard J. Kokes Award is given to recognize. It encourages student participation in the North American Catalysis Society meetings, promoting excellence and innovation in catalyst development, characterization, and application for sustainable and impactful advancements in the field of heterogeneous catalysis.

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