RE: The transition element used to catalyze oxidation of alkanes is??

I am not sure which specific reaction you are looking for.

Some quick search shows research about alkane oxidation without more heat and pressure.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021951784712851

https://phys.org/news/2019-02-chemists-catalyst-oxidize-alkanes-mild.html