Join us for “Photocatalytic Materials as Platform for Clean Energy and Sustainability: Examples of Photocatalysis using Earth-Abundant Copper and Iron-Based Nanomaterials” a keynote presentation by Dr. Marimuthu Andiappan, College of Engineering - Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, MizzouForward faculty candidate.  Dr. Andiappan will present on his research for approximately 40-minutes with a 20-minute question and answer session to follow.

Dr. Marimuthu Andiappan is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University (OSU). His research group at OSU focuses on plasmonic metal nanomaterials and high-dielectric metal oxide nanomaterials-based photocatalytic processes for sustainable production of fuels, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Dr. Andiappan obtained his Ph.D. degree, specializing in plasmonic metal nanostructures for photocatalytic applications, at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2013 under the supervision of Prof. Suljo Linic. He received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, India, and his Master`s degree at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Before joining OSU in the Fall of 2016, he worked at Lilly Research Laboratories in Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis for three years (2013-2016). Dr. Andiappan has also received the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award in 2023.  

Dr. Andiappan`s research program focuses on the development of novel photocatalytic hybrid nanomaterials for (1) the conversion and storage of solar energy in the form of chemical fuels, (2) valorization and conversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into valuable chemicals and fuels, and (3) decarbonization of the chemical industry. These photocatalytic nanomaterials can potentially be used as platforms for addressing climate and clean energy objectives.

You can access Dr. Andiappan’s CV via OneDrive here:

 CV_Mari Andiappan.pdf (University log in required to access)

After the keynote, please provide candidate feedback with our brief survey.