Joe Elias

Joe Elias is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Physics at Simmons University, where he joined the faculty in 2022. His research focuses on developing inorganic materials for electrochemical applications in sustainability and clean energy, including CO2 reduction, biosensors for persistent pollutants, and denitrification technologies. He teaches courses such as General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Quantum Mechanics.

• Education:
  • PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, MIT (2016)
  • BA in Chemistry, Reed College (2009)
• Research Interests:
  • Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction
  • Biosensors for "forever chemicals"
  • Electrochemical denitrification