Feng Jiao

Professor Feng Jiao is the Lauren and Lee Fixel Distinguished Professor in the Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU), part of the McKelvey School of Engineering. He previously held a full professorship at the University of Delaware since 2010 and was promoted to full professor there in 2021, serving as Director of the Center for Catalytic Science & Technology. Since August 2023, he leads WashU's Center for Carbon Management. His research focuses on electrocatalysis, carbon dioxide utilization, and sustainable energy solutions, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 16,000+ citations.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry, University of St Andrews, United Kingdom (2008)
• BS in Chemistry, Fudan University, China (2001)

Research Interests: Develops electrochemical devices to address energy storage and sustainability challenges, including CO₂ conversion into valuable materials (e.g., 3D-printed nanocomposites) and nitrogen circular economy solutions. His work bridges fundamental catalysis with industrial applications, emphasizing waste-to-value processes and environmental stewardship.

Recent Research Highlights: Pioneered an electrochemical method converting nitrogen waste into useful chemicals (2025) and developed CO₂-to-3D-printed materials technology for sustainable manufacturing (2025).

Awards & Honors:

• 2025 American Chemical Society Mid-Career Award
• NSF CAREER Award
• Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship

Grants & Leadership: Director of WashU's Center for Carbon Management, previously led the University of Delaware's Catalytic Science Center. Active in securing grants for carbon management and negative emission technologies.

Labs & Teams: Heads the Jiao Research Group at WashU, focused on advancing electrochemical technologies for environmental and energy challenges.