Andrew Chu is a senior at Harvard University studying chemistry and physics, with research interests at the intersection of materials science and electrochemistry for energy technology. He will begin doctoral studies at Stanford University in fall 2027.
As an undergraduate, Chu worked with MIT professor Yet-Ming Chiang on sustainable electrochemical metals production and separations. At Stanford University, he worked with professor Sally Benson on technoeconomic analysis of energy systems decarbonization and machine learning models for carbon sequestration, and with professor Simona Onori on aging models for lithium-ion batteries. He is the first author of four peer-reviewed papers, was named Phi Beta Kappa Class Marshal at Harvard, and is a Cameron Impact Scholar.
Chu also brings experience in product development and commercial strategy in energy. At electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, he led efforts on battery supply chain decarbonization and circularity. He was previously the first hire at battery electrolyte startup Feon Energy. As a Presidential Innovation Fellow, he authored a white paper on congressional policy to onshore the critical minerals supply chain. At Harvard, he founded the Energy Seminar, a speaker series for founders, investors, executives and policymakers at the forefront of climate and energy.
Born in San Francisco, California, he grew up getting outplayed in pickup basketball by his younger brother and baking to varying success with his younger sister.
