ACSE

Advanced Catalysis for Sustainable Energy

 

 

Overview

 

 

Welcome to Advanced Catalysis of Sustainable Energy (ACSE), headed by Huabin Zhang (Associate Professor of Chemistry), in the KAUST Catalysis Center.

Lab of ACSE focuses on the development of single-atom catalysts with the particular configuration for sustainable energy conversion, including photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and thermal catalysis. Our research also extends to the operando investigation for monitoring the structural evolution of the reactive centers, as well as the mutual interaction between the reactive center and reactant in the catalytic process.

 

 

Latest news

08 February, 2026

Empowering Saudi Youth for the Hydrogen Economy

Our research group contributed to the Hydrogen Economy module within the Energy Specialization Program delivered under the KAUST Academy. The program, held at KFUPM and presented by Abdulrahman Allangawi on behalf of the group, targeted senior and freshly graduated undergraduate students, equipping young Saudi talents with foundational knowledge and forward-looking perspectives on hydrogen technologies and the energy transition. This activity reflects our group’s sustained commitment to empowering youth, building national scientific capacity, and supporting Saudi Arabia’s clean-energy ambitions, in collaboration with CREST, KAUST, and K.A.CARE.

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16 November, 2025

Prof. Huabin Zhang Recognized Among World’s Top 1% Scientists by Clarivate 2025

We are thrilled to share that Prof. Huabin Zhang has been recognized as one of the world’s top 1% most influential scientists in Clarivate’s 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list. This honor highlights his outstanding contributions and impactful research in catalysis and materials science. Congratulations, Prof. Zhang, on this remarkable achievement!

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