Rachel Kurchin Evan Spotte-Smith

Rachel Kurchin Evan Spotte-Smith is an Assistant Research Professor leading the Accelerated Computation of Materials for Energy (ACME) group, focusing on computational methods (first-principles and data-driven approaches) for materials in clean energy applications. Her research addresses critical challenges in sustainable energy systems, such as electrochemical ammonia synthesis. She oversees the ACME group’s efforts to develop long-lasting electrochemical systems using molecular dynamics simulations and machine learning.

Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary solutions, combining materials science with computational innovation. The ACME group recently welcomed Evan Spotte-Smith as a CBI Fellow to investigate novel ammonia synthesis methods, aiming to reduce energy consumption and emissions in fertilizer production. This project addresses urgent global challenges in energy and agriculture.

While no specific articles or awards are detailed here, her research aligns with advancing sustainable technologies through computational materials discovery. The ACME group’s collaborative environment fosters innovation in next-generation energy solutions.