Emily A. Carter

Emily A. Carter is the Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor in Energy and the Environment and Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University. She is also affiliated with the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Applied and Computational Mathematics, and the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. Her research interests include Applied Physics, Materials Science, and Propulsion and Energy Sciences. Dr. Carter has contributed to expanding the research portfolio of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory to include electromanufacturing and solar radiation management. She maintains an active research presence, developing quantum mechanical simulation techniques for sustainable material production.

Emily A. Carter is a Senior Strategic Advisor for Sustainability Science at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and holds the Gerhard R. Andlinger Professorship. Her research focuses on quantum mechanics-based simulation methods and materials for sustainable energy technologies. She develops computational models to understand and design materials for energy applications, including CO2 utilization, photocatalysis, and hydrogen storage. Her work spans theoretical and computational chemistry, with an emphasis on first-principles calculations and quantum simulations to predict material properties and reaction mechanisms. Her research contributes to advancing sustainable energy technologies through the development of efficient and durable materials.