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Bryan R. Goldsmith is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Education in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He obtained his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2015, following a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Riverside in 2010. His research primarily focuses on discovering improved catalytic materials to tackle challenges posed by population growth, mass consumerism, and rising greenhouse gas levels. The Goldsmith lab employs computational modeling techniques, including density-functional theory and molecular simulation, augmented with data science and machine learning tools, to enhance the design of catalytic systems essential for sustainable chemical production, pollution abatement, and energy storage. Current thrusts of his research include thermo-, electro-, and plasma-assisted catalysis for pollution reduction, machine learning acceleration of catalyst materials design, and redox flow battery chemistry for renewable energy storage. Goldsmith has received numerous accolades, including the NSF CAREER Award in 2023 and the ACS OpenEye Outstanding Junior Faculty Award in 2022. His extensive publication record includes recent works in high-impact journals, highlighting his contributions to the field of chemical engineering.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching and research in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Dow Corning • Ann Arbor, MI
Focused on teaching and research.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching and research in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society • Berlin, Germany
Conducted research in the Theory Department.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science