Prof. Dr. Jeremie Zaffran | Theoretical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award
Professor at CNRS- (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique), France
Profile
🌟 Early Academic Pursuits
Jeremie Zaffran’s academic journey began with distinction, marked by a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Université Paris Diderot-Paris 7, where he graduated cum laude and ranked among the top of his class. He continued his studies with a Master of Science in Materials Science, specializing in Nanosciences, where his exceptional performance earned him a summa cum laude distinction. His doctoral studies at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon solidified his expertise, culminating in a PhD in Chemistry awarded with the highest distinction. His thesis laid the groundwork for fast predictions of catalytic reactivity in biomass valorization, merging quantum calculations with statistical analysis.
🧑🔬 Professional Endeavors
Jeremie’s professional path reflects a global and multidisciplinary perspective. Starting with his postdoctoral fellowship at the Technion in Israel, he delved into computational design for solar water-splitting catalysts, forging collaborations with experimentalists worldwide. As a Research Assistant Professor at ShanghaiTech University, he expanded his expertise in computational catalysis, designing electrocatalysts for renewable energy applications. Currently, as a tenured research fellow at CNRS and part of the E2P2L lab in Shanghai, he focuses on integrating machine learning with computational chemistry to accelerate catalyst design for sustainable industrial processes.
🏗️ Contributions and Research Focus
Jeremie’s contributions span heterogeneous catalysis modeling, renewable energy applications, and advanced computational techniques like DFT and microkinetic simulations. His projects address critical challenges in biomass transformation, solar water splitting, and CO₂ valorization. He has developed machine learning models to predict catalytic activity and mechanisms, reducing the need for exhaustive computational resources. Jeremie’s interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical insights and practical applications, resulting in innovative solutions for green chemistry.
🏆 Accolades and Recognition
Jeremie’s work has been recognized through numerous awards and honors, such as the prestigious Lady Davis Fellowship and the Grand Technion Energy Program Fellowship. His academic excellence is underscored by distinctions at every level of his education. Furthermore, his leadership in securing competitive grants has brought substantial funding to projects focused on sustainable chemistry, totaling millions in financial support.
🌍 Impact and Influence
Through collaborations with experimental and theoretical groups, Jeremie has shaped the landscape of computational catalysis. His research has influenced industrial partners, such as Solvay, and academic communities alike. With a robust portfolio of high-impact publications, he has contributed to fields ranging from photocatalytic hydrogen production to CO₂ utilization. His leadership in combining artificial intelligence with chemical research positions him as a pioneer in the digital transformation of catalysis.
🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions
Jeremie’s work continues to inspire innovation in green chemistry. By mentoring the next generation of scientists and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, he is laying the groundwork for a sustainable future. His legacy includes not only his scientific advancements but also his commitment to bridging academic and industrial research, ensuring that his contributions endure for decades to come.
Publication Top Notes
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“Unveiling the phenol direct carboxylation reaction mechanism at ZrO2 surface”
- Authors: Kaihua Zhang, Changru Ma, Sebastien Paul, Jeremie Zaffran*
- Journal: Molecular Catalysis
- Year: 2024
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“Photocatalytic dihydroxylation of light olefins to glycols by water”
- Authors: Chunyang Dong, Yinghao Wang, Ziqi Deng, et al., Jeremie Zaffran, Andrei Y. Khodakov*, Vitaly V. Ordomsky*
- Journal: Nature Communications
- Year: 2024
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“Upgrading the density functional theory with machine learning for the fast prediction of polyaromatic reactivity at bimetallic catalysts”
- Authors: Jérémie Zaffran*, Minyang Jiao, Raphaël Wischert, Stéphane Streiff, Sébastien Paul
- Journal: The Journal of Physical Chemistry C
- Year: 2024
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“Deoxydehydration of glycerol to allyl alcohol catalyzed by ceria-supported rhenium oxide”
- Authors: Karen Silva Vargas, Marcia Araque, Jeremie Zaffran, Benjamin Katryniok*, Masahiro Sadakane*
- Journal: Molecular Catalysis
- Year: 2023
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“Direct Photocatalytic Synthesis of Acetic Acid from Methane and CO at Ambient Temperature using Water as Oxidant”
- Authors: Chunyang Dong, Maya Marinova, Karima Ben Tayeb, et al., Jeremie Zaffran, Andrei Y. Khodakov*, Vitaly V. Ordomsky*
- Journal: The Journal of the American Chemical Society
- Year: 2023
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“Identifying Metal-Halogen bonding for Hydrogen Induced Acid Generation in Bifunctional Catalysis”
- Authors: Yong Zhou, Martine Trentesaux, Jean-Charles Morin, et al., Jérémie Zaffran*, Vitaly Ordomsky*
- Journal: ACS Catalysis
- Year: 2023
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“Catalytic selective oxidation of isobutane in a decoupled redox-process”
- Authors: Li Zhang, Jeremie Zaffran, Franck Dumeignil, Sébastien Paul*, Axel Lofberg, Benjamin Katryniok*
- Journal: Applied Catalysis A: General
- Year: 2022
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“Theoretical Insights into the Formation Mechanism of Methane, Ethylene, and Methanol in Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis at Co2C Surfaces”
- Authors: Jeremie Zaffran*, Bo Yang*
- Journal: ChemCatChem
- Year: 2021
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“First-Principles-Based Microkinetic Simulations of CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol over Intermetallic GaPd2”
- Authors: Panpan Wu, Jeremie Zaffran, Bo Yang*
- Journal: The Journal of Physical Chemistry C
- Year: 2020
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“Fast Prediction of Oxygen Reduction Reaction Activity on Carbon Nanotubes with a Localized Geometric Descriptor”
- Authors: Kunran Yang†, Jeremie Zaffran†, Bo Yang*
- Journal: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
- Year: 2020