Steven Suib

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and Director of IMS


Education

  • Postdoctoral Associate, University of Illinois, 1979
  • Ph.D. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
  • B.S. SUNY, Fredonia

Research Interests

Our research involves the synthesis by molecular design of environmentally friendly catalysts, surfaces, ceramics, adhesives and other materials. Characterization of the structural, surface, bulk, optical, magnetic, electronic, morphologic and thermal properties of these materials is also a vital part of this work. Synthesis, characterization, and catalytic studies of porous transition metal oxide materials is being pursued. Redox catalytic cycles can be developed based on changes in oxidation states of these materials. Some of the catalytic reactions include activation of CO2, water splitting, selective oxidation of hydrocarbons, gas oil cracking, Fischer Tropsch, biomass conversion, and others. Microwave heating is being used to make novel nano-size materials as well as to drive catalytic reactions. Other applications include adsorption, sensors, and battery materials. All of this work involves new ways to make materials and carry out applications in an environmentally sound manner.

Steve Suib
Contact Information
Emailsteven.suib@uconn.edu
Phone(860) 486-2797
Fax(860) 486-2981
Mailing AddressUniversity of Connecticut
Department of Chemistry
55 N. Eagleville Rd
Storrs, CT 06269
Office LocationCHEM A-313
CampusStorrs Campus
Linkhttp://suibgroup.uconn.edu