Raghunath Chaudhari

Deane E. Ackers Distinguished Professor

rvc1948@ku.edu

University of Kansas School of Engineering
Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis
1501 Wakarusa Drive, Bldg. B, Room 112B
Lawrence, KS 66047

Telephone: 785 864 1634
Fax: 913-864 6051

Academic Department

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

Research Specialty

Chemical Reaction Engineering, Multiphase Catalytic Reactors, Homogeneous & Heterogeneous Catalysis, Catalytic Hydrogenation, Biphasic Catalysis, Process Development and Pilot Plant studies

Awards

• Prof S K Bhattacharya award of the Eminent Scientist of the Catalysis Society of India (2005)
• FICCI (Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, India) Award in Physical Sciences including Mathematics (2000-2001)
• Best Scientist of the Year Award of NCL Research Foundation (Pune, India) (1996)

Professional Memberships

• Fellow of Indian National Science Academy (INSA) (2005)
• Fellow of National Academy of Engineering, India (1993)
• Fellow of Indian Academy of Sciences (1989)

Degrees

• Undergraduate: B.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics, 1968, University of Bombay
• Graduate degree: Ph.D. Physical Chemistry, 1974, University of Bombay

For More Information

• Kansas University Center for Environmentally Benificial Catalysts

Why come to study your field at the University of Kansas?

KU has nationally and internationally recognized faculty for education and research in Department of Chemical and Petroleum engineering with specialization in diverse fields.

The NSF-ERC designated Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis(CEBC)provides opportunities for advanced research in areas like Catalysis, Green Chemistry, Chemical Reactor Engineering and Separation relevant to needs of industry, society and environment.

The advanced experimental facilities at CEBC, opportunities to develop unique theoretical and experimental skills in research and involvement in projects focused on excellence in basic and applied research, are the major attractions for students.