Welcome to the Wolden group at CSM. Our research interests focus on nanostructured thin films and materials for sustainable energy applications including thin film solar cells, catalytic membrane reactors, smart windows, and solid state batteries. Please click on the tabs above to view more information on current projects and people in the group.
Recent News
Welcome to 2024! The latest news:
* Ended 2023 with the honor of hooding Rok at commencement. Kevin (PhD) and Adam (MS) formally graduated in abstentia as they could not get away from their careers in Berlin and Montana.
* In addition, congratulations to Sean for finishing his BS degree in 3 & 1/2 years (he will walk in Spring), and formally transitioning to the thesis MS program where he will continue developing earth abundant catalysts for ammonia decomposition.
* Welcome to Ben Ivie, a PhD candidate in the Advanced Energy Systems program who will be working on scalable, low-cost hydrogen delivery systems, our latest DOE award.
* On a personal note congratulations to Saeed on his engagement to Janna (ceremony this summer)
and to Liz and her husband for welcoming their beautiful daughter Noelle, just in time for
Christmas! 
from the Mines Newsroom and the Web
*Recent alum Dr. Zhenyu Zhang named to 2023 Forbes 30 under 30 list!
*Team Green Ammonia Energy took the top prize at the GEFI Innov8x Challenge.
*Deborah wins the 2021 Rath Award for outstanding PhD thesis
*Announcement of ARPA-E Fusion Program
*Announcement of ARPA-E Hydrogen/Ammonia Program
Contact Information
Professor Colin Wolden
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Materials Science Program
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303-273-3544
Fax: 303-273-3730
Email: cwolden@mines.edu
Joint Appointment, National Renewable Energy Laboratory