■ Our research group develops enantioselective heterogeneous catalysts for the efficient production of chiral compounds essential to the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries. We explore surface modifications to tune structural and electronic properties for enhanced enantioselectivity in C=O and C=C hydrogenation. We employ in-depth IR analysis to investigate surface reactions, providing mechanistic insights that guide catalyst optimization. Through this approach, we aim to enable the efficient production of enantiomerically pure chiral compounds.

■ We develops innovative catalytic materials to efficiently convert alkanes into value-added chemicals while utilizing CO₂ in CO₂-assisted dehydrogenation. We integrate reaction kinetics with advanced in-situ analysis to elucidate reaction mechanisms at the molecular level. By combining cutting-edge analytical tools with fundamental research, we aim to design highly efficient and selective catalysts that drive the sustainable production of value-added chemicals while contributing to global CO₂ mitigation efforts.