Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Office D1B70
University of Colorado
3415 Colorado Avenue, 80303
JSCBB Campus Box 596 UCB
​Boulder, CO 80309-0596
Education
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Missouri-Columbia (2014)
Wilson became a part of Team Weimer in the fall of 2014, and is studying the nano-scale design of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell catalysts using atomic layer deposition.Ìý PEM fuel cells are a promising alternative to the internal combustion engine; however, the cost and durability of catalyst materials are barriers to widespread commercialization of the technology.Ìý We are working to protect platinum nanoparticle catalysts using thin film atomic layer deposition (ALD) of metal oxides in order to extend the working lifetime of PEM fuel cells. Additional work is being done with nickel and platinum ALD on nanowire substrates to create novel extended surface electrocatalysts with minimal Pt content.
In his scant spare time, Wilson enjoys playing the guitar, whitewater kayaking, climbing, hiking, and seeking out the worst movies ever made to enjoy with friends.