Jeffrey Blackburn

Jeffrey Blackburn is a Senior Scientist and Group Manager at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), specializing in low-dimensional carbon systems like single-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene. His research focuses on synthesizing, purifying, and integrating these materials into renewable energy applications such as photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, and hydrogen storage.

• PhD in Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder
• Bachelor's in Chemistry, Wake Forest University

His work spans charge separation, solar photochemistry, and time-resolved spectroscopy, with a strong emphasis on nanoscale energy conversion. Recent 2025 publications explore chiral heterostructures, polarization anisotropies, and computational insights into ruthenium complexes.

• NREL Distinguished Member of Research Staff (2021)

Blackburn has contributed to over 183 research outputs, including patents and peer-reviewed articles in ACS Nano, Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, and Matter, reflecting his leadership in carbon-based energy materials. His collaborations extend globally, focusing on nanomaterials and semiconductor technologies.