Catalysts facilitate chemical reactions by increasing reaction rate (activity) and directing product distribution (selectivity).  Catalyst development is important to sustainable processes and energy technologies as suitable catalysts allow associated chemical reactions to proceed with reduced energy consumption and waste production.  Our group strive to synthesize and characterize catalysts for green, energy-efficient, and cost-effective processes that convert renewable and waste resources into value-added chemicals and fuels.  We will utilize a wide range of synthetic, spectroscopic, and kinetic tools in order to acquire synthesis-property-function relationships and underlying reaction mechanisms, by which rationally design next-generation catalysts with improved their catalytic performance in an attempt to address the challenges associated with green chemistry processes and alternative energy technologies, facilitating the sustainable development of our society.