Neil was awarded a Richard J. Kokes Travel Award to attend and present his research at the 29th North American Catalysis Society Meeting (NAM29). Good work, Neil!
Recent news
New publication in Reaction Chemistry & Engineering
In this study, Neil Tran, under the guidance of Prof. Alex Mironenko, investigates the reaction mechanisms of methanol carbonylation to acetic acid on silica-supported ultradispersed ReOx catalytic sites. Using first-principles computational methods, we challenge the common assumption that monopodal –ORe(=O)3 configurations are the key active sites. Instead, we identify ligand environments and oxidation states that drive bond formation and cleavage, revealing electronic structure […]
Karaoke night 🎶🎤
The Mironenko group enjoyed a lively karaoke night filled with music, laughter, and great company. A fun break from research and a perfect way to unwind together!
Happy Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, the Mironenko group gathered for a cozy dinner at Big Grove Tavern. It was a great evening to relax, share laughs, and celebrate our shared dedication to research and collaboration. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us in the Mironenko group!
Mironenko group attended AIChE 2024
The Mironenko group attended AIChE 2024 in San Diego, where we presented our research and received valuable feedback. Lanie and Neil delivered oral presentations, while Ankit and Banhee shared their work through posters. We’re proud to connect with fellow researchers pushing the boundaries of heterogeneous catalysis!
Ankit and Lanie Present at the 23rd ChBE Graduate Research Symposium – Lanie Wins 2nd Place!
We’re happy to share that Ankit and Lanie presented posters highlighting their research at the 23rd Annual Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) Graduate Research Symposium. A special mention to Lanie for winning 2nd place in the poster session! This is a great acknowledgment of the hard work they’ve put into their projects. Congratulations to both […]
Congratulations to Jiqing for Passing the Qualifying Exam!
We are excited to announce that Jiqing has passed his qualifying exam, marking an important step in his academic journey. It’s a great reflection of his hard work and commitment to his studies. Let’s all congratulate Jiqing on this achievement and wish him the best as he continues his research!
Lanie Presents NTB Developments at the Computational Chemistry GRC in Portland
Lanie recently attended the Computational Chemistry Gordon Research Conference (GRC), which focused on the theme Advancing Chemical Discovery Through Theory, Simulation, and Data Science. The conference took place from July 21-26, 2024, at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, Maine. During the event, Lanie participated in insightful talks centered on advancements in computational chemistry […]
Welcome Dongyue Liang to the Group!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Dongyue Liang, our new postdoctoral researcher, to the group! Dongyue brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team, and we look forward to the exciting contributions he will make in advancing our research. Please join us in giving Dongyue a warm welcome and wishing him great success […]
Ankit Poster Session Award
Ankit and his poster earned 4th place in the poster session at the Young Scientist Symposium held by the Catalysis Club of Chicago Spring 2024. Nice job, Ankit!