Max Chen Huang

I conduct research in computational materials engineering in Dr. Aleksandra Vojvodic’s lab, where we apply quantum mechanics–based simulations to design and optimize materials for energy applications such as solar panels and fuel cells. My current work focuses on applying deep learning to capture interatomic potentials in catalytic nanoparticles. These models aim to predict how catalysts behave under real operating conditions, bridging the gap between atomic-scale theory and practical performance.

If you’re interested in engineering or science research, I’d be happy to help you get started! I have a strong understanding of the research groups in both the Physics and Astronomy and Chemical Engineering departments, and can help you find a lab, reach out to professors, and apply for summer research programs outside of Penn. I’m also always up for a conversation about energy research, materials design, and creative projects that leverage the interplay between multiple disciplines to push ideas further.

• Undergraduate Researcher in Dr. Aleksandra Vojvodic’s lab
• 2nd place in the “Catalysis & Reaction Engineering” Division at the AIChE Annual Conference, San Diego, 2024
• American Physical Society Student Ambassador, 2025-2026