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ChemCatChemVolume 11, Issue 13 p. 2941-2941 InterviewFree Access Manos Mavrikakis First published: 05 June 2019 https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.201900802AboutSectionsPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Professor Mavrikakis was interviewed in celebration of his ACS Gabor Somorjai Award 2019. Manos Mavrikakis Professor Mavrikakis was interviewed in celebration of his ACS Gabor Somorjai Award 2019. Position: Paul A. Elfers Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA) E-mail: emavrikakis@wisc.edu Homepage: http://directory.engr.wisc.edu/che/Faculty/Mavrikakis_Manos/ ORCID: 0000-0002-5293-5356 Education: Diploma, Chemical Engineering; National Technical University of Athens (1988) MS Chemical Engineering; University of Michigan – Ann Arbor (1989) MS Applied Mathematics; University of Michigan – Ann Arbor (1993) PhD Chemical Engineering & Scientific Computing; University of Michigan – Ann Arbor (1994). Advisors: John L. Gland and Johannes W. Schwank. Postdoc – University of Delaware (1996-97). Advisor: Mark A. Barteau. Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow – Technical University of Denmark (1997-1999). Advisor: Jens K. Nørskov. Awards: 2019 ACS Gabor A. Somorjai Award for Creative Research in Catalysis; 2014 AIChE R. H. Wilhelm Award in Chemical Reaction Engineering; 2009 Paul H. Emmett Award in Fundamental Catalysis. Hobbies: Science fiction/biographies; hiking Figure 1Open in figure viewerPowerPoint Manos Mavrikakis The thing I like most about my work is the frequency at which new scientific questions pop up in research. Chemistry/science is fun because you can satisfy your personal curiosity about how nature works. Young people should study chemistry because it has a very wide range of applications affecting quality of life. The secrets of being a successful scientist are to be dedicated and committed to your goals. The most important lesson I have learnt is that hard work is essential to success. What is the secret of running a successful group? Lead by example – scientific integrity and hard work ethics are some of the core values a group leader should instill in their group members. Do you have any tips for fruitful collaborations? Define expectations from the very beginning in terms of deliverables and timeline. Respect the needs of all parties when gathering data and take time to think on how to rationalize them. Always engage in healthy scientific discussions, which should be approached with an open mind. It is okay to play devil's advocate with a constructive attitude. What do you consider the most exciting developments in your field? The development of new powerful materials characterization techniques that allow scientists to discover unexpected atomic-scale information about catalysts, under reaction conditions that are closer than ever to real operating conditions. This information enables the construction of more accurate models which, combined with powerful theoretical methods, allows a deeper understanding of how catalysts work. My 3 top papers: 1“Effect of Strain on the Reactivity of Metal Surfaces”: M. Mavrikakis, B. Hammer, J. K. Nørskov, Phys. Rev. Lett. 1998, 81, 2819. (Strain can be found everywhere and can be used to manipulate the reactivity of catalysts). CrossrefWeb of Science®Google Scholar 2“Alloy Catalysts Designed from First Principles”: J. Greeley, M. Mavrikakis, Nat. Mater. 2004, 3, 810. (Importance of adsorbate-induced segregation in bimetallic catalysts). CrossrefCASPubMedWeb of Science®Google Scholar 3“Mechanism of Methanol Synthesis on Copper through CO and CO2 hydrogenation”: L. C. Grabow, M. Mavrikakis, ACS Catal. 2011, 1, 365. (Methanol synthesis over copper catalysts is one of the most important large-scale industrial processes). CrossrefCASWeb of Science®Google Scholar Volume11, Issue13July 4, 2019Pages 2941-2941 This article also appears in:Catalysis Awards FiguresReferencesRelatedInformation
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