William Chueh

William Chueh is a Professor in the Departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Energy Science & Engineering at Stanford University. He serves as Director of the Precourt Institute for Energy and Faculty Director of the Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies Program. His research focuses on redox-active materials for energy storage, conversion, and carbon-neutral energy cycles.

Education:

• PhD, Materials Science, Caltech (2010)
• BS, Applied Physics, Caltech (2005)

Research Interests:

• Energy storage and conversion systems (batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers)
• Multi-scale electrochemical and chemical reaction dynamics
• Materials design rules for redox-active solids
• Thermodynamic frameworks for sustainable energy

Publication Trends: His work spans fundamental materials synthesis, electrochemical characterization, and modeling of redox reactions. Key themes include solar thermochemical cycles, ceria-based systems for CO2/H2O conversion, and advanced battery technologies.

Scientific Honors:

• Outstanding Young Investigator Award (MRS, 2018)
• Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (2016)
• Sloan Research Fellowship (2016)
• CAREER Award (NSF, 2015)

Advising: He advises students in energy technologies, materials science, and electrochemistry, including doctoral and master’s candidates. Contact: wchueh@stanford.edu