Materials chemist with specialized expertise in zeolite framework synthesis, hierarchical architecture engineering (MWW, MFI, BEA), surface acid-base tailoring, and heterogeneous catalytic processes. Extensive track record in developing high-performance bifunctional catalytic systems for biomass valorization, hydrotreating of lignin-derived platform chemicals, and hydrocarbon isomerization. Experienced in operating continuous-flow fixed-bed reactors and high-pressure batch autoclaves, combined with extensive spectroscopic and temperature-programmed characterization techniques.