Andrew J. Wilson

Andrew J. Wilson is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Louisville. He leads the Wilson Lab, focusing on electrocatalysis, plasmonics, and nanomaterials for energy conversion and storage. His research integrates optical microscopy, spectroscopy, and nanotechnology to study interfacial chemical transformations at the nanoscale. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Illinois and Temple University, and his awards include the NSF CAREER Award and Student Champion recognition.

Education:

• B.S. in Chemistry, University of Iowa (2010)
• Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2015)

Research Interests: Wilson's lab develops tools to measure and control electrochemical reactions at the single-particle level, leveraging plasmonics and magnetic fields to enhance catalytic selectivity. Key areas include CO2 reduction, battery materials, and renewable energy systems.

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles, including high-impact journals like Nature Communications, ACS Energy Letters, and Journal of the American Chemical Society. Recent work focuses on plasmon-assisted electrochemistry and magnetic-field-driven catalysis.

Grants/Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2024), Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award (2022), and multiple student-nominated recognitions.

Labs/Teams: Wilson Lab collaborates with the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research and Micro/Nano Technology Center at UofL. Active outreach includes STEM education programs with local schools.