[15] By combining his computational methods with experiments, Catlow has made contributions to areas as diverse as catalysis and mineralogy.
[15] His approach has advanced understanding of how defects (missing or extra atoms) in the structure of solids can result in non-stoichiometric compounds.
[15] Catlow's work has offered insight into mechanisms of industrial catalysts, especially involving microporous materials and metal oxides.
[15] In December 2014, Catlow was the winner of the Gerhard Ertl Lecture at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society in Berlin.
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