Aitbekova Group

We develop photo-thermochemical catalytic processes that synergistically couple photochemical and thermocatalytic effects. We aim to develop novel, sustainable, and efficient processes to make fuels and chemicals. 

Our approach spans multiple scales, from developing catalytic materials at the nanoscale to engineering reactors at the macroscale. Areas of interest include hydrocarbon chemistry, selective oxidations, and biomass valorization. Equipped with a toolkit of catalyst design and synthesis, in-situ/operando characterization, microkinetic modeling, and reactor engineering, our interdisciplinary team strives to bring innovations to the chemical industry.