W. Craig Carter

W. Craig Carter is the Toyota Professor of Materials Processing and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT. His research focuses on theoretical and computational materials science, particularly in microstructural evolution, battery materials, and electro-chemo-mechanics. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley (1989) and has contributed to foundational work like the KWC equation in polycrystal modeling and the concept of 'complexions' in grain boundary transitions. He co-founded 24M Technologies for grid-scale energy storage and collaborates with the MIT Media Lab on materials-driven design projects.

• Education: PhD in Materials Science, UC Berkeley (1989)
• Prior affiliations: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Rockwell Science Center

Research interests include solid-state battery mechanics, energy storage systems, and the integration of materials science with natural design principles. His work with Chiang and Oxman has led to exhibits in major museums. Awards include the MacVicar Distinguished Teaching Fellow (2008) and Outstanding Educator Award (2017).

• Awards: Bose Award for Excellence in Teaching (2008), Wolfram Innovator (2012)

Advancing semi-solid battery technologies and flow batteries through interdisciplinary approaches, Carter’s work bridges materials innovation with sustainability. Key projects include mechanically stable solid-state electrolytes and novel battery architectures to enhance energy density and cycle life.