Eric I. Altman

Eric I. Altman is the Roberto C. Goizueta Professor of Chemical & Environmental Engineering & Materials Science at Yale University's Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on understanding and exploiting chemical processes on solid surfaces, including heterogeneous catalysis and the formation of novel materials. His work is experimental, with theoretical guidance to inform experiments and interpret results. Altman's research is interdisciplinary, involving collaborations across multiple engineering and science fields. Current projects include the study of two-dimensional van der Waals materials, atomic force microscopy for surface interaction analysis, and switchable surfaces for sustainable energy applications.

Eric I. Altman is a researcher at Yale University specializing in surface science and catalysis. His work focuses on the structural and chemical properties of surfaces and interfaces, with an emphasis on catalytic processes and nanoscale phenomena. Altman's research explores the interaction of molecules with metal and oxide surfaces, including the oxidation mechanisms of palladium, the structure of fullerene films, and the role of lattice oxygen in catalytic reactions. His studies also investigate the formation of intermetallic phases and the use of ferroelectric surfaces for switchable chemistry. Altman employs advanced techniques such as scanning tunneling microscopy and atomic force microscopy to probe surface structures and reactivity.