Wilson Smith

Wilson Smith is a Researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Chemistry and Nanoscience department, recognized as a 2021 Distinguished Member of Research Staff. His work focuses on electrochemical CO₂ conversion technologies for sustainable energy solutions.

Research Interests:
Smith specializes in electrochemical systems with emphases on:

• Carbon dioxide reduction catalysis and reactor design
• Thin-film electrode development for energy applications
• Water splitting and renewable fuel synthesis
• Surface science of catalytic materials
• High-efficiency electrolyzer engineering

Publication Focus:
Recent articles (2024-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on optimizing CO₂ electrolysis systems through novel catalyst architectures, electrolyte engineering, and reactor configuration studies. Primary themes include tandem electrolysis designs, cation transport management, and integration with carbon capture technologies.

Awards:

• NREL Distinguished Member of Research Staff (2021)

Collaboration Network:
International research collaborations evident across 12+ countries with strong focus on electrochemical engineering and materials science partnerships.