Dear Contributors,
Welcome to the 22nd Edition of Global Conference on Catalysis & Reaction Engineering (CAT 2026) !
Without a doubt, recent advances in catalyst, chemistry, and chemical engineering have revolutionized numerous fields. But, how did this occur ? Was your research part of these advancements ? Have we innovated and commercialized such research enough ? Are companies paying attention to this wonderful research ? Are Universities helping you ? What about your federal funding agencies ? And, most importantly, are you in the right environment to innovate and commercialize your research ? In my own experience, above all else, it takes a supportive environment. Find the right community. Find this conference.
I left the very negative, ultra-competitive, stifling Northeastern University in Boston over 5 years ago. I have never seen such negative, cut-throat, and miserable people in my 30 year career ! Only after I moved did I find a truly supportive environment that allowed me to form over a dozen companies and yes, I found truly supportive people who value me and my contributions. Because I left Northeastern University, I have since commercialized my chemical engineering research into medical devices now in over 45,000 patients with no failures, only success !
So, I encourage everyone to find that right environment. Make that move. And attend the right conferences: CAT 2026 is such a conference where you will meet the right people ! And be inspired, not discouraged like I was at Northeastern University for far too long ! I, and the patients I have helped, wish we could get those years back !
It will change your life once you make the commitment to surround yourself with positive people. I know, because I lived it.
I look forward to seeing everyone to further share my story and give you that “positive” boost !

