Gang Wu

Gang Wu is a Professor in the Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds a PhD from Harbin Institute of Technology (2004) and has held roles at LANL, SUNY-Buffalo (where he became a full professor in 2020), before joining WashU in 2024. His research focuses on electrochemical engineering, advanced materials, and sustainable energy technologies.

Education:

• PhD, Harbin Institute of Technology, 2004
• MS, Harbin Institute of Technology, 1999
• BS, Harbin Institute of Technology, 1997

Research Interests: Dr. Wu pioneers earth-abundant catalysts for energy and environmental sustainability. His work spans electrocatalysis, hydrogen storage, CO₂ reduction, and carbon-neutral technologies. He is a global leader in single-metal-site catalysts with over 340 publications and an H-index of 125.

Awards:

• Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher (2018–present)

Grants & Advising: Advises on catalysis and energy projects; lab located at 1052 Brauer Hall. No specific grant details or student names listed here.

Labs/Teams: Active in WashU’s McKelvey School labs, focusing on electrochemical energy systems and sustainable materials development.