Senior Lecturer in Chemical Reaction Engineering – Discipline Programme Manager at The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Dr. Francisco R. García García is a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, where he also serves as the Discipline Program Manager. His research focuses on the development of advanced catalytic reactors for clean energy production and emission control. With over 45 published papers and more than 1,500 citations, Dr. García García has established himself as a leader in the field of chemical reaction engineering, particularly in the integration of multi-processes within a single system. 🌍🔬 ✨📚
Professional profile
Education📚
Dr. García García holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemical, CSIC, Madrid, Spain, where he graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors. He also earned a BSc in Chemistry from the Autónoma University of Madrid and completed a Teacher Training Course at the Complutense University of Madrid. His academic background is complemented by various accolades, including the Extraordinary PhD Prize and a Mention of European PhD Award. 🎓📚
Professional Experience🏛️
Dr. García García has held numerous prestigious positions throughout his career, including Senior Scientist at Johnson Matthey Technology Centre and UK Catalysis Hub Research Fellow at Newcastle University and the University of Cambridge. He has also served as an Honorary Research Associate at Imperial College London. Currently, he is a Visiting Professor at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and has held guest lecturer roles at esteemed institutions worldwide. His professional journey reflects his commitment to advancing chemical engineering and contributing to global education. 🌐💼
Research Interest🏆
Dr. García García’s research interests lie in the synthesis, design, and development of multifunctional catalytic reactors that integrate multiple processes into a single system. He is particularly focused on the production of clean energy, emission control, and carbon capture. His work on micro-structured ceramic hollow fibers as catalyst supports has garnered significant attention and funding, reflecting the innovative nature of his research. 🔋🌱
Award and Honor
Dr. García García has been recognized with several prestigious awards and honors throughout his career. In 2024, he was awarded an honorary doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) by the Royal and Pontifical Higher University of San Francisco Xavier of Chuquisaca in Bolivia for his outstanding contributions to chemical reaction engineering. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, highlighting his commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Additionally, he was a runner-up for the Edinburgh University Student Association Teacher of the Year Award in 2021, selected from over 2,844 nominations. 🏆🌟
Achievements 🏆
- Research Excellence: Published over 45 papers with more than 1,500 citations, achieving an h-index of 23, demonstrating significant impact in the field of chemical engineering. 📚🔬
- Innovative Research: Pioneered the use of micro-structured ceramic hollow fibers as supports for catalysts, solvents, and inorganic dense membranes, advancing clean energy production and emission control technologies. 🌱⚙️
- Research Funding: Secured over £797,000 in research grants and consultancy, reflecting strong trust and support from various academic and industry partners. 💰🔗
- Academic Leadership: Successfully mentored and supervised over 50 students at BSc, MSc, and PhD levels, contributing to the development of the next generation of chemical engineers. 🎓👨🎓
- Recognition: Awarded the honorary title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the Royal and Pontifical Higher University of San Francisco Xavier of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, for outstanding contributions to the field of chemical reaction engineering. 🎖️🌟
- Teaching Excellence: Runner-up for the 2021 Edinburgh University Student Association Teacher of the Year Award, selected from over 2,844 nominations, highlighting his dedication to education. 👨🏫🏅
- Global Engagement: Actively participated in international academic collaborations and delivered guest lectures at top universities worldwide, enhancing global knowledge exchange in chemical engineering. 🌍🗣️
- Professional Fellowship: Earned Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, affirming his commitment to professional standards in teaching and learning in higher education. 🏅🎓
- Industrial Experience: Gained significant industrial experience as a Senior Scientist at Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, contributing to the development of advanced emissions control technologies. 🏭🔧
- Leadership Roles: Serves as the Discipline Program Manager for Chemical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, guiding the program’s strategic direction and academic excellence. 📊🎯
- Non-PGM hollow fibre-based after-treatment for emission control under real diesel engine exhaust gas conditions
- Authors: Leishman, C., García-Vázquez, M., Bekris, L., Li, K., García-García, F.R.
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 1
- Journal: Materials Today Sustainability
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- Manganese-based catalysts supported on carbon xerogels for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx using a hollow fibre-based reactor
- Authors: Leishman, C., Mazzone, S., Sun, Y., Li, K., García-García, F.R.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 4
- Journal: Catalysis Today
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- Ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for enhanced tumor penetration
- Authors: Feng, X., Xue, Y., Gonca, S., Kamenev, K.V., Chen, X.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 6
- Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry B
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- Retrofitting hollow fibre carbon capture systems to decarbonise surface transport
- Authors: Larkin, C., Lampri, K., Mazzone, S., Li, K., García-García, F.R.
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 4
- Journal: Journal of CO2 Utilization
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- Hollow Fibre Adsorption Unit for On-board Carbon Capture: The Key to Reducing Transport Emissions
- Authors: Larkin, C., Morrison, J., Hemmings, M., Oliva, F., García-García, F.R.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 10
- Journal: Carbon Capture Science and Technology
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- Ruthenium-based catalysts supported on carbon xerogels for hydrogen production via ammonia decomposition
- Authors: Mazzone, S., Goklany, T., Zhang, G., Papaioannou, E.I., García-García, F.R.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 15
- Journal: Applied Catalysis A: General
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- A compact non-PGM catalytic hollow fibre converter for on-board hydrogen production
- Authors: Mazzone, S., Leishman, C., Zhang, G., García-García, F.R.
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 6
- Journal: Sustainable Energy and Fuels
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- Scaling up a hollow fibre reactor: A study on non-PGM hollow fibre after-treatments for methane emission control under extreme conditions
- Authors: García-Vázquez, M., Marín, P., Ordóñez, S., Zhang, G., García-García, F.R.
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 7
- Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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- Chemical looping dry reforming of methane using mixed oxides of iron and cerium: Operation window
- Authors: García-García, F.R., Metcalfe, I.S.
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 16
- Journal: Catalysis Communications
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- Ammonia cracking hollow fibre converter for on-board hydrogen production
- Authors: Mazzone, S., Campbell, A., Zhang, G., García-García, F.R.
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 14
- Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
