Alexander Orlov

Dr. Alexander Orlov is a Professor of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook University (SUNY), with affiliations in the Consortium for Interdisciplinary Environmental Research, Chemistry Department, Institute for Advanced Computational Science, and the NY State Advanced Energy Center. He holds visiting roles at institutions like the University of Cambridge and Columbia University. His research focuses on sustainable materials for energy, environmental protection, and structural applications, including catalytic nanoparticles, photocatalytic materials, and self-cleaning solar technologies.

Education: PhD in Chemistry (University of Cambridge), additional degrees from University of Michigan, National Technical University (Ukraine), and London School of Economics. Academic roles span tenure as Professor, Associate Professor, and roles in research centers.

Research interests include CO₂ conversion, photocatalytic water splitting, in-situ material characterization, and sustainable concrete. Notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award, R&D 100 Award, and Fellowships from the Royal Society of Chemistry and Kavli Foundation.

Award-winning teaching includes sustainability-focused courses and curricula integrating 3D printing and LCA tools. He advises over 20 students and collaborates with Brookhaven National Lab and industry partners. Leads centers for advanced manufacturing and sustainable plastics.

Labs/Teams: Orlov Materials Group, focusing on interdisciplinary materials science with industry and policy engagement. Key innovations include Electrodynamic Dust Shield (EDS) for solar panels and NO₂ adsorption using recycled concrete.