Ashley Gaulding

Ashley Gaulding is a Researcher III at the Materials Science Center within the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Her work focuses on tuning nanomaterial heterostructures for thermoelectric and solar devices, with expertise in opto-electronic characterization and quantum dot assembly.

• Education: PhD in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania; BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.

Her research spans quantum dot/perovskite heterostructures, thermoelectric characterization (Seebeck coefficient, electrical/thermal conductivity), and opto-electronic analysis (absorption, emission, photocurrent). Recent publications highlight advancements in perovskite solar cells, anti-reflective coating degradation, and encapsulation materials for photovoltaic stability.

Key collaborations include work with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (JCAP) and interdisciplinary teams at NREL. Her research outputs from 2018–2025 emphasize renewable energy systems, thin film technologies, and solar cell reliability.