Kelly Schutt

Kelly Schutt is a Researcher III at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where he evaluates novel perovskite X-ray scintillators and prototypes X-ray detectors for scientific and medical applications. He also contributes to perovskite photovoltaic research at NREL.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's in Materials Science and Engineering from Boise State University
  • PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from the University of Oxford

Research Interests: Focus on perovskite photovoltaics, thin-film semiconductors, and metal halide X-ray detectors/scintillators. His work addresses stability, efficiency, and structural thermodynamics in perovskite solar cells, with applications in renewable energy and advanced imaging technologies.

Recent Publications: Key contributions to understanding thin-film formation in perovskites, enhancing stability via atomic layer deposition, and optimizing high-temperature performance. His articles have been cited over 122 times collectively.

Scientific Awards:

• Ignite Speaker (2015)
• Marshall Scholar (2016)
• University Innovation Fellow (2016)