Colin Chu, a high school senior researcher at the Stanford Energy Control Lab, has been named a finalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026, widely recognized as the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The competition was formerly known as the Intel Science Talent Search (1999–2016) and the Westinghouse Science Talent Search (1942–1998).
Colin is one of only 40 finalists nationwide, selected for his outstanding research project: “Frequency-Based Parameterization of Semi-Empirical Models for State-of-Health Estimation in Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles”. The study, published in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1149/1945-7111/ae135d/meta, was carried out in collaboration with industry partner Nuvoton Technology Corporation and PhD student Sai Thatipamula. This collaborative effort advances next-generation battery diagnostics by integrating physics-informed modeling with data-driven approaches—an area at the forefront of advanced battery management systems and intelligent electrified transportation.
Colin will present his research at the Regeneron STS Public Exhibition on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 1:30–3:30 PM (ET) at the Conrad Washington DC (950 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC). This in-person event is open to the public and offers the opportunity to meet the Top 40 finalists and learn about their award-winning research.
More information:https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/2026-finalists/
Colin will be attending Harvard University this fall.
We are incredibly proud of you, Colin, congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
