A central challenge in plasma catalysis is understanding what actually happens at the catalyst surface during discharge. To address this, I have established bespoke in situ and operando measurement platforms - combining plasma‑DRIFTS–MS, spatially resolved reactor probes, and synchrotron X‑ray absorption spectroscopy at Diamond Light Source. These tools enable direct observation of surface species, transient intermediates and reaction pathways under realistic operating conditions.

I apply this integrated approach to reaction systems central to sustainable and low‑carbon chemistry, including plasma‑enabled H₂ production, NOₓ abatement, VOC removal, and CO₂ hydrogenation. The mechanistic insights generated support catalyst optimisation, reactor design and the wider implementation of electrified catalytic technologies, contributing to the University’s Sustainable Futures platform and the Manchester 2035 ambition to accelerate discovery‑to‑impact in the energy transition.

My research has formed part of several major national and international programmes — including the UK Catalysis Hub (EPSRC), Innovate UK’s PROMENADE project, and the EU H2020 LAURELIN project — and has led to publications inAngewandte Chemie, ACS Catalysis, Catalysis Science & Technology and Nature Catalysis. 

Alongside my technical contributions, I am committed to responsible research practice, open and inclusive scientific culture, and supporting early‑career researchers working at the interface of catalysis, spectroscopy and plasma science.