Faculty
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4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Vivek Polshettiwar
Assistant Professor, Chemical Science
Ph.D. Chemistry, DRDO and Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India, 2005
M.S. Chemistry, Amravati University, Amravati, India, 2001
B.S. Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, Amravati University, Amravati, India, 1999
Research Interests
Professor Polshettiwar's research interests are in the area of nano-catalysis. He believes that next-generation catalysts can be developed by shape and morphological control of nano-materials which will allow preferential exposure of active site. His nano-catalysis group is working in the area of advanced nano-materials synthesis with controlled shape and morphology and their application as nano-catalysts that allow for more sustainable and green production processes. Polshettiwar's final goal is to push the boundaries of catalysis research by using this technique to develop nanocatalysts based on non-precious metals.
Selected Publications
- V. Polshettiwar, D. Cha, X. Zhang and J. M. Basset, "High surface area Silica nanospheres (KCC-1) with fibrous morphology", Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 49, 9652-9656, 2010.
- V. Polshettiwar, J. Thivolle, J. M. Basset, "Hydro-metathesis of olefins: a new catalytic reaction with a bifunctional single-site nano-catalyst Ta-H/KCC-1", Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 50, 2747-2751, 2011.
- V. Polshettiwar and R. S. Varma, "Nanoparticle-supported and magnetically recoverable ruthenium hydroxide catalyst: Efficient hydration of nitriles to amides in aqueous medium", Chem. Eur. J. 15, 1582-1586, 2009.
- V. Polshettiwar, Babita Baruwati, and R. S. Varma, "Magnetic nanoparticle-supported glutathione: a conceptually sustainable organocatalyst", Chem.Commun. 1837-1839, 2009.
- V. Polshettiwar, Babita Baruwati, and R. S. Varma, "Self-assembly of metal oxides into 3D nano-structures: Synthesis and nano-catalysis", ACS Nano 3, 728-736, 2009.