Catalysis in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute

The School of Chemistry from Cardiff University has developed a particular strength in Catalysis in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute, with a research institute dedicated to this exciting area of study.

As part of the Chemistry (PhD/MPhil) programme from Cardiff University Cardiff University , students can conduct their research within this Catalysis in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute Catalysis in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute .

Catalysis lies at the heart of many chemical processes, from the academic research lab through living systems to the industrial large-scale reactor. By understanding and careful use of catalysis many processes can be made faster, cleaner and more sustainable.

Distinctive features

• We are the largest research grouping in catalysis in the UK

• Our research activities cover most areas of catalysis

• We are one of the founder members of the UK Catalysis Hub.

Career Prospects 

The career prospects for graduates of this programme are excellent. Recent graduates have a gone on to work for a number of well-known international companies including Jaguar Land Rover and Johnson Matthey.

Particular research strengths include:

• Gold catalysis

• Environmental catalysis

• Photocatalysis

• Biocatalysis

• Electrocatalysis

• Catalyst discovery

• Catalyst synthesis