Simon R Bare
Simon R Bare is a Distinguished Staff Scientist at Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. His research is focused on in-situ/operando catalyst characterization using techniques available at synchrotrons, with a focus on X-ray absorption spectroscopy to develop structure-property relationships. He enjoys developing and applying new catalyst characterization techniques. His group, the Consortium for Operando and Advanced Catalyst Characterization via Electronic Spectroscopy and Structure (Co-ACCESS), develops methodology to allow any catalysis researcher to perform their experiments effectively, efficiently, and safely at SSRL. His group currently collaborates with over 50 catalysis-focused research groups in the US and globally.
Institute Affiliations
SUNCAT Center for Interface Science and Catalysis
Appointments
2017-now Adjunct Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Davis
2016-now Distinguished Scientist, SSRL, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
2010–2016 Research Fellow, UOP LLC, Des Plaines, IL
2003–2010 Senior Research & Development Associate, UOP LLC, Des Plaines, IL
1996–2003 Research & Development Associate, UOP LLC, Des Plaines, IL
1986–1996 Staff Scientist, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI
1984–1986 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials & Molecular Research Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley
1982–1984 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Professional Preparation
University of Liverpool, U.K.ChemistryB.Sc. (Honors) 1979
University of Liverpool, U.K.Physical ChemistryPh.D.1982
