I was fortunate to be given many opportunities co-advising students during graduate school and postdoc. It is always a personal pleasure to mentor students in their research activities. Students who worked with me for at least a semester were kind enough to provide “reviews” upon my request (Thanks guys!).

"I had the privilege of working with Bolton from 2019 to 2022 on a challenging multiscale problem combining molecular simulations and quantum mechanics. As an undergraduate, I found the project difficult, but Bolton’s patient guidance and support helped us see it through to publication. His patience, accessibility, and ability to explain difficult concepts in a simple way make him an ideal candidate for a faculty position, both as a teacher and a research mentor."

- Yusheng Cai, undergraduate researcher at Penn State (now Ph.D. candidate at UPenn)

"I worked with Bolton at Penn State for a year between 2022 and 2023. Together we worked on using classical simulations to study the properties of the EDL and during this time he taught me everything from basic electrochemistry to running complex MD simulations. Throughout our time together, he was a great mentor and friend, both working through tough research problems together and helping me adjust to PhD life (I still use his nice TV stand). On a more lab cultural note, we still add to the glass coffee bottle collection he started during his time here."

- Derek Zhu, Ph.D. candidate at Penn State

"I worked with Bolton at Penn State from 2021 to 2024 on a project focused on tuning the partial charges of a series of alkyl alcohols in MD simulations to better match experimental data. His guidance was instrumental in the success of the project, which led to a manuscript and several presentations. Bolton was a fantastic teacher: helpful, patient, and willing to assist, even outside of our scheduled meetings. He taught me how to run simulations, troubleshoot issues, and analyze data in novel ways using Python, which greatly enhanced my technical and problem-solving skills. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Bolton and cannot emphasize enough how helpful he was throughout the entire project."

- Beth Long, WISER undergraduate reseacher at Penn State

"Bolton introduced me to the world of classical molecular dynamics during my PhD work at the University of Michigan. He taught me to implement solvation calculations and potential mean force calculations for organic molecules in electrolyte systems. I appreciate his commitment to preparing tutorials and PowerPoints to systematically teach me these concepts. I am always surprised by his dedication to prioritizing his time to answer my random research questions in between the many tasks he is doing."

- Ankit Manthanker, Ph.D. candidate at UMich

"I have worked with Bolton on a redox flow battery project in the Goldsmith Lab at the University of Michigan for many months. He taught me complex fundamentals of molecular simulation and modeling, striking an effective balance between offering guidance and encouraging independence. As my mentor, Bolton invaluably guides me in my area of investigation and gives me the confidence to succeed in future research endeavors!"

- Adil Kolah, undergraduate researcher at UMich

"I worked with Bolton at the University of Michigan during my sophomore year where he helped me learn about acid molecule simulation. Boltons assistance was very valuable and encouraging during my lab experience."

- Mad Lindsey, undergraduate researcher at UMich

"Bolton is an outstanding computational mentor with a remarkable ability to quickly grasp complex problems across different time and length scales. His deep expertise and knack for simplifying intricate issues into their core components make him an invaluable resource. Discussing challenges with him has been both insightful and enriching."

- Oluwatosin Ohiro, Ph.D. candidate at UMich

"Throughout my PhD, Bolton has been an extraordinary mentor, leader, and researcher. During my first year, he hosted weekly tutorials on atomistic modeling for first-year lab members, providing us with a strong foundation in density functional theory and electrochemistry. While excelling in publishing his own research, Bolton consistently made time to mentor others, meeting weekly with first-year students (myself included) to help launch our projects. His guidance remains invaluable as we now prepare our collective research for publication. By setting an exemplary standard, Bolton emphasizes the importance of curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and the ability to inspire and support others. His unwavering commitment to advancing science while fostering the growth of those around him makes him an inspiring role model and an exceptional asset to the research community. In any academic setting, Bolton’s leadership motivates his colleagues and mentees to strive for excellence and become the best version of themselves."

- Dean Sweeney, Ph.D. candidate at UMich

"I worked with Bolton at University of Michigan since 2023. He helped me with DFT simulations. He is chill and freindly. I do not feel the pressure of postdoc for undergraduate students when I am working with hime. He also good at leading others to think about the key of the problems."

- Yifei Liu, undergraduate reseacher at UMich

"I started working with Bolton in 2023, as I was just getting started with my PhD at University of Michigan. His ability to simplify even the most challenging concepts helped in dealing with the complexities of density functional theory and troubleshooting atomistic simulations. His patience and clarity made an otherwise intimidating subject feel approachable—and even fun! While doing all the amazing work that he does, he also inspires me to be a more organized researcher—a skill I’ll carry forward throughout my career. I feel incredibly lucky to have had such a dedicated and thoughtful mentor."

- Roshini Dantuluri, Ph.D. candidate at UMich