Bryce Meredig

Bryce Meredig is an Adjunct Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University. His research focuses on AI-driven materials discovery, including machine learning methods, autonomous simulations, and materials data infrastructure. He co-founded Citrine Informatics in 2013, a leading enterprise materials informatics software company, serving as CEO and later Chief Science Officer.

Education:

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University
• MBA, Stanford University
• Bachelor of Arts in Materials Science and Engineering & German Studies, Stanford University

Research Interests:

• Machine learning for materials design
• Self-driving simulations and labs
• Materials databases and data infrastructure
• Automation in materials research

His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications of AI in accelerating materials innovation.

Key Contributions:

• Developed AutoMat for automated electrochemical materials discovery
• Authored influential studies on closed-loop frameworks and machine learning validation
• Pioneered open quantum materials databases and data standardization

Awards:

• AIME Robert Lansing Hardy Award
• Early Career Achievement Award (Northwestern University)

Labs and Teams: Active in Northwestern's Materials Science department and collaborates with industry partners through Citrine Informatics.