David W Flaherty

David W. Flaherty is the Thomas C. Loach Jr. Endowed Professor in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, joining in June 2023 after previously serving at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on catalysis, surface science, and materials synthesis aimed at sustainability.

Education and career B.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (advisor: Charles Buddie Mullins) Postdoctoral research with Prof. Enrique Iglesia at the University of California, Berkeley

Research Flaherty's research focuses on developing the science and application of catalysis for sustainability.

Awards and honors

Eastman Foundation Distinguished Lecturer in Catalysis, University of California, Berkeley (2021) Department of Energy Early Career Award (2019) National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2016) ACS PRF Doctoral New Investigator Award (2013)