Dawei Feng

Dawei Feng is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on inorganic-organic hybrid materials for energy conversion/storage and electronic devices. His work includes developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and solid-state ion conductors for rechargeable batteries.

• Education: PhD (2015, Texas A&M University), BS (2009, Peking University)

Research interests center on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), ion conductors, and their applications in redox flow batteries, lithium/sodium-ion batteries, and neuromorphic computing. Recent work explores fluorine-free membranes, zwitterionic additives, and sustainable synthesis methods.

His 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) address topics including ion transport mechanisms, battery electrolytes, and bio-inspired materials. These studies employ advanced synthesis techniques like hydrothermal methods and modular dimerization to enhance stability, conductivity, and energy density.

• 2021 NSF CAREER Award
• 2019 Y. Austin Chang Professorship
• 2016 ACS DIC Young Investigator Award

Feng teaches courses in nanomaterials, independent study, and advanced research. His work bridges coordination chemistry, electrochemistry, and sustainability assessments for energy systems.