Dunwei Wang

Dunwei Wang is a Professor of Chemistry and Chairperson at Boston College’s Department of Chemistry, affiliated with the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. He holds the Margaret A. and Thomas A. '53 Vanderslice Chair in Chemistry. Wang earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University.

• Affiliations: Boston College, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry
• Roles: Faculty Member, Chairperson, Research Group Leader

His research focuses on energy conversion and storage technologies, particularly solar water splitting, CO2 photofixation, and rechargeable battery development. He explores material designs to enhance efficiency and affordability in energy systems. Key interests include optimizing heterogeneous catalysts for water oxidation and developing low-cost materials for next-generation applications.

Recent work highlights include studies on magnesium-sulfur batteries, electrolyte cation effects on water oxidation, and metal-organic frameworks for ion transport. His team’s innovations aim to revolutionize energy provision and utilization through advanced material synthesis and electrochemical processes.

Wang has received prestigious awards such as the IUPAC Prize for Young Chemists (2006), NSF CAREER Award (2011), and Sloan Research Fellowship (2012). His research is supported by grants focusing on catalysis, electrochemistry, and sustainable energy systems.