Boris Kozinsky

Boris Kozinsky is the Gordon McKay Professor of Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering at Harvard University's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), with a joint appointment in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. His research focuses on computational materials science, combining machine learning with quantum mechanics to design advanced materials for energy storage, catalysis, and quantum technologies. He leads the Mir Lab, pioneering innovations in interatomic potentials, solid-state battery interfaces, and predictive modeling of material properties.

Key areas of research include:

• Machine learning-driven molecular dynamics for energy materials
• Quantum phenomena in solids, including cooling below absolute zero
• Catalyst design for fuel cells and desalination systems
• Development of high-performance interatomic potential models

Awards:

• McDonald Mentoring Award (2024) for exceptional academic advising
• American Physical Society Fellow (2023) recognizing contributions to materials discovery

His work bridges computational methods with experimental validation, emphasizing scalable simulations for real-world applications. Current projects include optimizing solid-state battery interfaces and designing sustainable desalination devices through material innovation.