Bin Wang

Bin Wang is a Professor in the Department of Sustainable Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering at the University of Oklahoma's Sarkeys Energy Center. His research focuses on computational simulations of materials chemistry, catalysis, and energy conversion, utilizing density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics. Key areas include nanoscale materials, energy storage (e.g., lithium-sulfur batteries), and catalytic processes for biomass conversion.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, École Normale Supérieure (ENS) de Lyon, France (2011)
  • B.A. in Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science & Technology (2004)
  • Postdoctoral Research, Vanderbilt University (2010–2014)
• Awards:
  • DOE Early Career Award (2019)
  • ACSIN Young Scientist Prize (2009)
  • Marie Curie Fellowship (2007–2009)

His work bridges computational modeling and experimental catalysis, addressing challenges in renewable energy, material design, and sustainable chemistry. Notable contributions include studies on hydrogenation pathways in liquid water, MXene ion diffusion, and graphene functionalization. Collaborations span academia and industry, focusing on advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals through distributed biomass conversion.