Jackson Crane, Queen's University

Research

Chemical kinetics Computational fluid dynamics Detonation Rotating detonation engine Shock wave Supersonic High frequency diagnostics Nanoparticle

Latest papers

Ag-supported single-atom metals for CO2 reduction: Atomistic insights into CO-binding moderation, scaling deviations, and HER suppression.
The Journal of chemical physics · 2026
Selective Electrochemical Production of Ethylene from Bicarbonate Solution.
Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English) · 2025
High-rate and selective conversion of CO2 from aqueous solutions to hydrocarbons.
Nature communications · 2023

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Detonation chemistry and propagation dynamics: experiments and models for next-generation engines
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$12,500
Detonation chemistry and propagation dynamics: experiments and models for next-generation engines
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$74,000
Fuel design for next-generation engines: a combined experimental and computational effort
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$25,000

All 3 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Ag-supported single-atom metals for CO2 reduction: Atomistic insights into CO-binding moderation, scaling deviations, and HER suppression.

Shirani J, Mansouri E, Crane J, Dinh CT, Béland LK

The Journal of chemical physics2026

DOI: 10.1063/5.0346424 PMID: 42708659

02

Selective Electrochemical Production of Ethylene from Bicarbonate Solution.

Khiarak BN, da Silva GTST, Crane J, O'Brien CP, Pepe MR, Gabardo CM, Golovanova V, García de Arquer FP, Dinh CT

Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)2025

DOI: 10.1002/anie.202509975 PMID: 40591433

03

High-rate and selective conversion of CO2 from aqueous solutions to hydrocarbons.

Obasanjo CA, Gao G, Crane J, Golovanova V, García de Arquer FP, Dinh CT

Nature communications2023

DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38963-y PMID: 37264000

Detonation chemistry and propagation dynamics: experiments and models for next-generation engines

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Crane, Jackson

$12,500

Detonation chemistry and propagation dynamics: experiments and models for next-generation engines

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Crane, Jackson

Keywords: detonation; supersonic; reduced order model; computational fluid dynamics; chemical kinetics; rotating detonation engine; high frequency diagnostics; shock wave; nanoparticle; non-equilibrium

$74,000

Fuel design for next-generation engines: a combined experimental and computational effort

Principal investigatorNSERC2023Alliance Grants

Principal investigators: Crane, Jackson JT

Keywords: Chemical kinetics; Combustion; Computational fluid dynamics; Detonation; Fluid mechanics; Large eddy simulation; Nanoparticles; Rotating detonation engine; Shock wave; Supersonic

$25,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Chemical kinetics Dear Professor Crane, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Ag-supported single-atom metals for CO2 reduction: Atomistic insights into CO-binding moderation, scaling deviations, and HER suppression." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Detonation chemistry and propagation dynamics: experiments and models for next-generation engines" (2023), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]