Obadiah Reid

Obadiah Reid is a Researcher IV at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the Chemistry and Nanoscience department. He earned his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Washington in 2010, where he studied under Prof. David Ginger. His work focuses on organic and nanoscale photovoltaic materials, combining experimental techniques and theoretical modeling.

• Bachelor of Chemistry, Pacific University Oregon
• PhD in Chemistry, University of Washington

Reid’s research spans charge generation and transport mechanisms in organic semiconductors, advanced analytical tool development, and photovoltaic composite optimization. He specializes in techniques like photoconductive atomic force microscopy (pcAFM) and time-resolved microwave conductivity (TRMC). Recent publications highlight innovations in perovskite-derived semiconductors, photoredox catalysis, and quantum dot synthesis for optoelectronics.

His 2025 articles reveal trends in materials engineering for solar energy and sustainable fuels, emphasizing perovskite structures, photoredox systems, and quantum dot applications. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Washington and NREL underscore interdisciplinary approaches in semiconductor physics and catalytic reactions.

Reid’s work bridges experimental and theoretical methods to advance photovoltaic efficiency and photocatalytic processes. Key methodologies include numerical modeling, nanoscale imaging, and instrumentation design for charge dynamics analysis.