Numan Abbas

Heterogeneous catalysis researcher specializing in transition metal oxide catalysts for low-temperature CO oxidation. Expertise in oxygen-vacancy engineering, dopant-modified Co3O4 systems (Mn, Au), and mechanistic studies using in-situ FTIR, XPS, and DFT. Demonstrated success in achieving complete CO oxidation at 57 °C, with strong focus on environmental catalysis and carbon-neutral technologies.

PhD Researcher at Shaanxi Normal University (2020 – Present)

• Designed and synthesized Co3O4-based catalysts for ultra-low-temperature CO oxidation
• Engineered oxygen vacancies via H2 pretreatment (250 °C) improving catalytic activity and stability
• Conducted catalytic testing using fixed-bed reactor systems under dry and humid conditions
• Investigated reaction pathways using in-situ FTIR, TPR/TPD, and DFT (MvK & LH mechanisms)
• Supervised undergraduate and graduate research projects

Researcher at Shaanxi Normal University (2020 – Present)

• Designed and synthesized Co3O4-based catalysts for low-temperature CO oxidation
• Conducted catalytic performance, durability, and water-resistance tests
• Investigated reaction mechanisms using combined experimental and theoretical approaches
• Supervised graduate and undergraduate laboratory research

PhD in Atomic & Molecular Physics – Shaanxi Normal University (2020 – 2025)

MPhil in Physics – University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (2016 – 2018)

BS in Physics – Government College University Faisalabad (2011 – 2016)