Dr. Ruixue Zhao
Researcher
Catalysis Research Center and Chemistry Department
Technische Universität München
Lichtenbergstraße 4
85748 Garching, Germany
Academic eduaction
| 2021–date | Senior scientist, TC II, Technische Universität München |
| 2015–2021 | Dr. rer. nat., Chemistry, Technische Universität München (Summa cum Laude) TC II, under the supervision of Prof. Johannes A. Lercher |
| 2012–2015 | MA. Eng., Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology |
| 2008–2012 | B.S. Eng., Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology |
Research interests
Ruixue Zhao's research explores innovative pathways for catalytic transformations, with a focus on several key areas:
- Multifunctional catalysis for alkane activation by solid acids
- Mechanisms of sorption and transport in porous materials
- Processes for breaking down biomass, removing functional groups, and hydrogenating to create clean energy carriers
- Analysis of atomic structures and states of catalyst components during reactions
Projects related
- Catalytic Cascades for the Utilization of “Green H2” for the Production of Carbon-Containing Chemical Products. Funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Germany), May 2024 to April 2027.
- H2-Reallabor Burghausen – ChemDelta Bavaria. AP3.3: Preparation of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from yeast oil. Funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Germany), April 2023 to March 2027.
- Electrocatalytic Production of Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier and Chemicals from Lignin. Funded by the European Innovation Council. HORIZON-EIC-2021-PATHFINDER CHALLENGES-01, Grant Number 101070976, October 2022 to September 2026.