The team focuses on the rational design of highly active and stable catalysts for the synthesis and reforming of methanol, DME, and methane. Catalyst stability under dynamic feed mixtures and harsh reaction conditions, such as the presence of moisture, is also evaluated during the methanol and methane synthesis, as well as reforming. For one-step DME synthesis from CO₂, bifunctional catalysts are developed using various synthesis methods and tested under a wide range of reaction conditions. Moreover, catalysts for DME steam reforming to produce H₂ are designed and evaluated under various conditions (such as steam/DME ratio, temperature, and pressure). Stability of the optimized catalysts is evaluated under different reaction conditions, and regeneration strategies are developed when necessary.