G. Jeffrey Snyder

Prof. G. Jeffrey Snyder is a faculty member at Northwestern University in the Department of Microstructure Physics and Alloy Design. His research focuses on advancing thermoelectric materials efficiency through strategies like band structure engineering, Zintl chemistry, and nanoscale composites.

His work explores complex thermoelectric materials, including PbTe/PbSe alloys, Zn4Sb3, and Cu2Se, which utilize low thermal conductivity, liquid-like ions, and dislocation arrays to optimize the thermoelectric figure of merit (zT). Applications span space exploration (NASA missions) and terrestrial energy recovery (automotive, industrial waste heat).

Research trends from his publications highlight innovations in electronic band convergence, phonon scattering, and microstructure control for high-performance thermoelectrics. Notable collaborations and contributions appear in Nature, Science, and Nature Materials.