Adelina Voutchkova
About Adelina Voutchkova
Adelina Voutchkova serves as the Director of the Sustainable Development and Green Chemistry Institute at the American Chemical Society, where she leads initiatives in sustainable practices within chemistry. She is also an Associate Professor at The George Washington University, focusing on catalyst design and sustainable chemical production.
Current Role at American Chemical Society
Adelina Voutchkova serves as the Director of the Sustainable Development and Green Chemistry Institute at the American Chemical Society (ACS) since 2022. In this role, she leads the ACS Office of Sustainability, focusing on innovative approaches to chemistry and engineering aimed at promoting global sustainable development. Her leadership involves seeking partnerships with industry, government, and non-governmental organizations to advance green chemistry initiatives in education, research, and industry.
Previous Experience at American Chemical Society
Prior to her current position, Adelina Voutchkova worked at the American Chemical Society as an Associate Editor for ACS Omega from 2020 to 2022. During her two-year tenure, she contributed to the editorial process and oversight of research articles published in the journal, which focuses on interdisciplinary research across all areas of chemistry.
Education and Expertise
Adelina Voutchkova holds a PhD in Organometallic Chemistry from Yale University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Middlebury College, studying from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she completed the International Baccalaureate program at The Armand Hammer United World College from 1998 to 2000. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her research in sustainable chemistry.
Research Focus and Contributions
At The George Washington University, where she has been an Associate Professor of Chemistry since 2011, Adelina Voutchkova leads a research group that focuses on the rational design of supported catalysts and the development of safer commercial chemicals. Her research addresses challenges in sustainable chemical and fuel production, specifically studying the electronic effects of catalyst supports on catalytic activity.
Internship Experience
Adelina Voutchkova gained early experience in the chemical industry as an intern at Albany Molecular Research in 2002. This one-month internship provided her with practical exposure to the field of chemistry, contributing to her professional development.