Daniel James Harding
Associate professor
Researcher
About me
My research aims to develop a deeper understanding of the atomic-scale mechanisms of the catalytic reactions of small molecules at interfaces. Reactions occurring at surfaces are found in many fields, including industrial catalysis and atmospheric chemistry, making a detailed understanding of how and why these reactions occur an important step towards designing better catalysts or modelling pollutants in the atmosphere.
In my group we are developing a new experimental technique, Near-Ambient Pressure Velocity Map Imaging, to study catalytic reaction in the "pressure gap", providing information about the dynamics and kinetics of simple reactions. This information allows details of the reaction mechanism, including the reaction barrier heights, to be determined experimentally, providing benchmark data for theory and input for modelling more complex systems.
Courses
Chemical Dynamics (KD1080), teacher
Degree Project in Chemical Engineering, Second Cycle (KE200X), examiner
Engineering Chemistry (KE1140), teacher, assistant
Engineering Chemistry (KE1150), teacher, assistant
Environmental Catalysis (FCK3501), examiner
Environmental Catalysis (KE2051), examiner, course responsible
Introductory Chemistry (KD1020), teacher
Project in Chemical Engineering (KE2910), examiner
Project in Chemical Engineering (KE2905), examiner
Project in Chemical Engineering (KE2920), examiner
Seminar Course in Research in Chemical Engineering (FCK3401), examiner, teacher