Alexie M. Kolpak

Alexie M. Kolpak serves as the Rockwell International Career Development Assistant Professor in MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering, where she combines physical chemistry and computational methods to design advanced materials. After earning her PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania in 2007, she has established herself as a leader in computational materials design and interface science. Her groundbreaking research includes developing neural network potentials for understanding electrocatalytic nanoalloys, investigating ferroelectric surfaces, and advancing solar thermal fuel technologies. Her work has produced over 300 citations for key publications, particularly in areas of nanomaterial design and catalysis. Her research spans three critical areas: solid-solvent interface structures, catalyst design for environmental applications, and novel materials for energy conversion. Through her innovative approach combining density functional theory with machine learning, she has made significant contributions to understanding complex material systems, particularly in water splitting, CO2 conversion, and multiferroic materials development