Michael Janik

Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering

Email: mjanik@psu.edu
 

Research Areas:

• Computational Design of Catalysts and Electrocatalysts

Research Methods:

• Computational algorithms based on quantum mechanics
• Novel approaches to including electrode potential variation

Research Applications:

• Electrocatalysis:
  • Borohydrides & Alkaline Cells
  • Hydrocarbons & Solid Oxide Cells
  • Oxygen Reduction at the Electrode-Membrane Interface
• Heterogeneous Catalysis:
  • Reforming for H2 production
  • Catalytic combustion
  • Selective transformation in zeolites
  • High temperature desulfurization
• Complex interfaces
• Alloy Design
• Aqueous Environments