Colin Bundschu, a doctoral candidate at Cornell University, is focusing his research on discovering low-cost materials for use in hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers as alternatives to expensive precious metals. By utilizing Bayesian-Optimized Density Functional Theory calculations, he aims to identify efficient transition metal oxides, such as cobalt-manganese oxide, for enhancing catalytic performance. In a collaborative effort published in Nature Catalysis, Colin and his team introduced a durable and cost-effective oxide as a potential electrocatalyst for alkaline fuel cells, offering a promising solution that does not rely on precious metals. By combining X-ray experiments and computational modeling with the support of Jetstream2 supercomputer resources, Colin deepens the understanding of the behavior of these electrocatalysts under operational conditions, providing insights into their structural transformations and catalytic performance. His work highlights the importance of comprehending material changes under realistic settings to predict stability and activity, ultimately aiming to reduce costs in large-scale hydrogen technologies. As a computational materials scientist, Colin emphasizes the need to push boundaries in understanding atomic-level interactions and chemistry to benefit society. By leveraging the computational power of resources like Jetstream2, he aims to develop accurate computational models that can be shared with the scientific community to advance research in renewable energy and material properties analyses. Through his fellowship with Jetstream2, Colin will continue exploring the disorder in material elements and its potential machine-learning applications, with the goal of contributing to breakthroughs in renewable energy research. By collaborating with experts and sharing data within the scientific community, he hopes to establish methodological standards for computational analyses, paving the way for innovative research in the field. Jetstream2's support for researchers and educators through projects like ACCESS and NAIRR Pilot underscores the significance of advancing scientific knowledge and technology in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.