MaP Award 2024 goes to Dr. Thaylan Pinheiro Araújo
Dr Thaylan Pinheiro Araújo has been awarded the MaP Award 2024 for his exceptional doctoral thesis on "Design of Promoted Reducible Oxide Catalysts for Green Methanol Synthesis".
MaP Doctoral School is delighted to announce Dr Thaylan Pinheiro Araújo (Advanced Catalysis Engineering, Prof. Javier Pérez-Ramírez, D-CHAB) as the winner of the prestigious MaP Award 2024. This award celebrates outstanding doctoral theses in the field of Materials and Processes at ETH Zurich.
Dr Thaylan Pinheiro Araújo's groundbreaking research demonstrates key advancements in the thermocatalytic hydrogenation of carbon dioxide for sustainable methanol production. By employing advanced synthesis and characterisation techniques alongside theoretical simulations and kinetic studies, he uncovered crucial design principles for catalysts. These insights enhance the catalysts' activity, selectivity, and stability, significantly boosting the potential for large-scale green methanol production. MaP Doctoral School extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr Pinheiro Araújo for his remarkable contribution to the field and this well-deserved recognition.
Acknowledging the Other Finalists
MaP Doctoral School also wishes to thank and congratulate the other outstanding finalists for their remarkable research and presentations at the MaP Graduate Symposium:
- Dr Xavier Aeby (D-MATL) for his innovative work on "Development of Materials and Manufacturing Processes for Sustainable Printed Electronics"
- Dr Hamed Almohammadi (D-HEST) for his pioneering research titled "Control of Colloidal Self-Assembly by Liquid-Liquid Crystalline Phase Separation"
- Dr Remo Schäppi (D-MAVT) for his thesis on "Fuel from Sunlight and Air – Demonstration, Automation, and Parameter Analysis"
Your dedication and innovative research continue to inspire and contribute significantly to the advancement of materials and processes science.
Special Thanks to the MaP Advisory Board / MaP Award Jury
MaP Doctoral School extends its gratitude to the MaP Award Jury for their crucial role in this competition. The Jury meticulously selected the four candidates for the shortlist and evaluated the presentations at the symposium. Their expertise and dedication were instrumental in recognising the outstanding contributions of all the finalists.