I'm Dr. Adeem Ghaffar Rana — a chemical engineer working at the intersection of heterogeneous catalysis, sustainable aviation fuels, and clean energy processes. Currently at TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany.
Dr. Adeem Ghaffar Rana
Dr.-Ing. · Chemical Engineering
My work sits at the intersection of catalyst development, reaction engineering, and sustainable fuel production — from lab-scale execution to industrial collaboration.
Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) using zeolite catalysts and hydrotreating/hydrocracking of Fischer–Tropsch feeds for SAF-range products within the REF4FU and OptiSAF frameworks.
Catalyst synthesis, screening, and kinetic evaluation. Expertise in zeolite-based systems, metal-supported catalysts, and Design of Experiments (DoE) for process optimization.
Modification of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) for redox applications. CO₂ conversion to hydrocarbons. Photocatalytic degradation of persistent organic pollutants.
A selection of peer-reviewed work. Full list available on Google Scholar.
When not in the lab, I explore the world through a lens and on two wheels. Follow my journeys on Instagram and YouTube.
PhD positions, research collaborations, or industry projects — let's connect.
ranaadeem@hotmail.com