John Reynolds

Dr. John Reynolds is a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology with a 40-year legacy in polymer chemistry. He serves as founding Director of the Georgia Tech Polymer Network (GTPN) and a member of the Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE).

• Research spans conjugated polymers, electrochromism, organic LEDs, photovoltaics, and bioelectronics
• Expert in optoelectronic and redox properties of electroactive materials
• Co-editor of the Handbook of Conducting Polymers

His group has published over 450 peer-reviewed papers and holds ~45 issued patents. Recent research focuses on:

• Advanced electrochromic materials for visible and infrared applications
• Next-generation organic solar cells with green processing techniques
• Supercapacitor and electrochemical transistor materials
• Space exploration polymer applications

Scientific recognition includes:

• ACS Cope Scholar Award (2020)
• ACS Florida Award (2019)
• ACS Applied Polymer Science Award (2012)
• Fellowships from Royal Society of Chemistry, Materials Research Society, and PMSE (2013)

His editorial contributions include serving on boards for multiple prestigious journals including ACS Central Science and Chemistry of Materials. The Reynolds Group actively trains PhD and postdoctoral researchers, with recent members advancing to positions at University of Michigan, ExxonMobil, Northwestern, and Intel.