Robert Wexler

Dr. Robert Wexler is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis, leading a research group focused on computational materials design for sustainable energy applications. His work develops advanced methods to model interfacial phenomena in electrocatalysis, solar energy conversion, and environmental energy harvesting.

Key research thrusts include predicting catalyst surface structures under operational conditions, designing perovskites for solar thermochemical hydrogen production, and optimizing nanocrystal synthesis. The group employs first-principles calculations, Monte Carlo simulations, and machine learning to establish structure-function relationships in energy materials.

Dr. Wexler received a $1.25M DOE grant for hydrogen production research and leads multiple projects on solar fuel generation. His publications demonstrate expertise in surface science, thermochemical cycles, and materials informatics. Awards include the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award and multiple young investigator recognitions.