Expertise

Dr. James Harris studies chemical conversion and upgrading of abundant feedstocks over heterogeneous catalysts.

Research themes in the Harris lab include:

  • Synthesis and characterization of inorganic solids including zeolites.
  • In situ and in operando infrared spectroscopy.
  • Heterogeneous catalysis.
  • Steady-state and transient kinetic studies.

Areas of Research

  • Catalysis
  • Infrared Spectroscopy
  • Molecular Sieves
  • Reaction Engineering
  • Synthesis and Characterization of Inorganic Solids

Research

  • Synthesis and Characterization
  • Alkane Activation
  • Production of Renewable Chemicals and Fuels
Degrees
PhD, Purdue University, Chemical Engineering, 2017
BS, University of Virginia, Chemical Engineering, 2012