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We are a vibrant community of researchers from a broad range of scientific disciplines, working together to imagine a low-energy industrial revolution ushered in by transversal catalytic processes that will impact every aspect of production.
This is a historic turning point in which scientists must incarnate the principal protagonists, driven by the need to find novel solutions to lower the bar on energetic need and consumption. Scientific breakthroughs in the field of catalysis will dramatically reduce emissions, waste and environmental pollution while tending to the needs of a growing global population. This is the main framework necessary for reversing human impact on the planet and promising future generations abundance and health.
The Resnick Center operates cutting edge environmental science labs with research groups tackling some of the toughest challenges facing our industrial future.
“Tomorrow’s catalysts will help us manage and mitigate our greatest socio-economic challenges including population growth and the consequences of exponential growth in our consumption of power and natural resources. To sustain our species on this planet, we must restructure our approach to energetic need and our ability to reverse the negative processes at play.”
– Distinguished Prof. Ilan Marek
Director, Resnick Sustainability Center for Catalysis
A dedicated research facility at the heart of Technion’s green Mount Carmel Campus at close proximity to Israel’s leading Chemistry faculty, Biology and Biotechnology faculties, and centers of research excellence in energy, the life sciences, food engineering and water as well as the range of scientific computation facilities at Technion. The green building that will house the center integrates smart design to ensure it is symbiotic with the Mount Carmel environment. A sanctuary for thinking on sustainability, the center will house labs focusing on the range of catalytic processes with a focus on basic research and application through a unique technology transfer program.
PhD Student
Prof. Yehonadav Bekenstein’s lab, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering
I’ve always wanted to make a positive impact on the world, which led me to the field of sustainable energy. My work focuses on perovskite nanoparticles, where their unique optical properties show potential in photocatalysis, helping to improve energy solutions and address environmental challenges.
MsC Student
Prof. Ilan Marek’s lab, Faculty of Chemistry
Catalysis is the cornerstone of sustainable science and technology, providing the tools we need to address the critical challenges of our time—energy efficiency, resource conservation, and environmental protection. The promise of catalysis in achieving sustainability is immense. By investing in catalytic science, we not only push the boundaries of what is chemically possible but also take meaningful steps toward a greener, more resilient future.
PhD Student
Prof. Avi Schroeder’s lab, Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Environmental challenges are among humanity’s greatest risks. By developing innovative catalysts, we have the power to create an impact and a more sustainable world. I am excited to be part of catalysis research, which paves the way for cleaner energy production, transformative engineering, and advances in healthcare, leading to a brighter future.
