CARE-O-SENE Fellowship Advances Catalyst Research for Sustainable Fuels

The CARE-O-SENE consortium celebrates the appointment of Dr. Denzil Moodley, Senior Scientist at Sasol Research and Technology, as an Industrial Research Fellow at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB). This fellowship highlights CARE-O-SENE’s commitment to advancing catalyst research for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and addressing hard-to-abate emissions, building on the strong collaborations fostered within the consortium.

Dr Moodley, an expert in industrial catalysis with over 20 years of experience, heads Work Package 3 in CARE-O-SENE, focusing on scaling cobalt-based catalysts for SAF production. His new role at HZB will allow him to continue contributing to CARE-O-SENE’s objectives while also driving broader advancements in catalysis research. The fellowship stems from the relationships and expertise developed through the consortium and also aims to accelerate innovation beyond CARE-O-SENE’s immediate scope.

Tobias Sontheimer, co-lead of the CARE-O-SENE project, remarked: “Denzil’s appointment reflects the strength of the partnerships built within CARE-O-SENE. This fellowship not only supports our mission to develop advanced catalysts but also creates a pathway for exploring new frontiers in sustainable technologies.”

Dr. Moodley’s part-time position at HZB will leverage both industrial and academic strengths to drive innovation. He highlighted the opportunity, stating: “This fellowship underscores the importance of connecting academic research with industrial applications. Building on the foundations laid in CARE-O-SENE, I look forward to advancing catalyst technologies that address critical sustainability challenges as well as developing young scientists.”

This initiative exemplifies CARE-O-SENE’s broader mission of fostering knowledge exchange and creating lasting academic-industrial partnerships. By leveraging the insights and relationships cultivated within the consortium, the fellowship reinforces CARE-O-SENE’s leadership in sustainable energy innovation, accelerating progress toward global decarbonisation goals.