Personal profile
Research interests
My current research interests focus on catalyst design and reactor engineering.
- Catalyst design: the development of new catalysts that can be applied for energy production, wastewater treatment, microplastic removal and fine chemical synthesis. Through understanding the mechanisms that govern reaction selectivity and conversion, I aim to pinpoint the characteristics of cutting-edge catalysts that deliver exceptional performance across various reactions, including pyrolysis, electroreduction, electrolysis, hydrogenation, or redox photocatalysis.
- Reactor engineering: the design and testing of novel reactor configurations. My research objective is to develop and manufacture reactors capable of enhancing the overall efficiency of industrial processes. This involves integration with appropriate catalysts and maintaining a keen understanding of their techno-economic viability.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
I welcome students with a Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering background or similar. In particular those keen on applying catalysis and reaction engineering ideas in green processes.
Teaching interests
I enjoy implementing innovative teaching methodologies to impart knowledge on chemical reaction engineering concepts. This includes the in-depth study of heterogeneous catalysis and reactor design, where I strive to create an intellectually stimulating learning environment.
Other responsibilities
I am the Director of Studies for Year 1 and Year 2 undergraduates.
Education/Academic qualification
Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
2014 → 2017
Keywords
- Catalysis
- Photocatalyisis
- Pyrolysis
- Electrochemistry
- Reaction Engineering
- Reactor Design
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Intensified Hybrid Hydrodynamic Cavitation and Photocatalysis for Wastewater Treatment
Nagarajan, S. (PI), Exposito, A. J. (CoI) & Perge, L. (CoI)
1/02/26 → 31/01/28
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Boosting semiconductors: for photocatalytic water treatment
Exposito, A. J. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/10/24 → 31/10/26
Project: Research council
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Going Global Partnerships Reconnect Travel Grant
Xie, M. (PI), Chew, J. (CoI) & Exposito, A. J. (CoI)
1/04/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Generation and characterisation of Palladium on Alumina and Kieselguhr substrates
Perera, S. (PI) & Exposito, A. J. (CoI)
25/08/22 → 30/06/23
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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CO2+Sun+Electricity: Development of continuous photo-electroreduction devices
Exposito, A. J. (PI)
21/03/22 → 20/03/23
Project: Research council
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Harnessing visible light: Advanced photocatalytic strategies for sustainable environmental reactions
Ashu Abey, S., Reis, N., Emanuelsson, E. A. C. & Exposito, A. J., 1 Sept 2025, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 519, 164951.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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3D-printed indium oxide monoliths for PFAS removal
Martins, A., Zoumpouli, G. A., Yi, S., Exposito, A. J., Wenk, J. & Mattia, D., 1 Oct 2024, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 497, 154366.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bioadsorbents for removal of microplastics from water ecosystems: a review
Mulindwa, P., Kasule, J. S., Nantaba, F., Wasswa, J. & Expósito, A. J., 31 Dec 2024, In: International Journal of Sustainable Engineering. 17, 1, p. 13-30 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A Technoeconomic Model Coupled with HYSYS to Analyze the Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide to Ethanol
Pickett, I., Vo, T., Wu, H. Y. & Exposito, A. J., 1 Apr 2023, In: Energy Technology. 6, 4, 2200782.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Technoeconomic Model Coupled with HYSYS to Analyze the Electroreduction of Carbon Dioxide to Ethanol
Pickett, I., Vo, T., Wu, H. Y. & Expósito, A. J., 30 Apr 2023, In: Advanced Theory and Simulations. 6, 4, 11 p., 2200782.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Dataset for "3D-Printed Indium Oxide Monoliths for PFAS Removal"
Martins, A. (Creator), Zoumpouli, L. (Creator), Yi, S. (Creator), Exposito, A. J. (Creator), Wenk, J. (Creator) & Mattia, D. (Creator), University of Bath, 28 Jul 2024
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01410
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Activities
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IChemE Future Water Treatment Conference
Exposito, A. J. (Host)
2 Sept 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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ChemEng Day 2025
Ashu Abey, S. (Poster presenter) & Exposito, A. J. (Contributor)
24 Apr 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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RSC Photophysics and Photochemistry Early Career Meeting 2025
Exposito, A. J. (Speaker)
26 Jun 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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University of Hong Kong
Exposito, A. J. (Visiting lecturer)
6 Mar 2024 → 31 Mar 2024Activity: Visiting an external academic institution › Visiting professor
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Mini-symposium on membranes and catalysis
Exposito, A. J. (Speaker)
24 Jul 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance