Andrew Leenheer

Dr. Andrew Leenheer is a Researcher in the field of Materials Science and Microelectronics, currently working as a Microelectronics Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned his PhD in Materials Science in 2013 and has contributed to research on semiconductor devices for solar energy conversion and electrochemical processes.

Dr. Leenheer’s research interests span Semiconductor Physics, Energy Conversion, and Electrochemistry, focusing on technologies like photoelectrochemical systems and metallic nanostructures for renewable energy applications. His work intersects Materials Science and Nanotechnology, with a particular emphasis on improving reaction rates and efficiency in solar-driven processes.

His recent publications highlight advancements in semiconductor photoelectrodes, hot electron internal photoemission, and confocal fluorescence microscopy for imaging electrocatalysts. The studies frequently involve collaboration with prominent researchers such as Harry A. Atwater and Nathan S. Lewis.