Tk Kluherz

Tk Kluherz is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry and Nanoscience at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). He focuses on semiconductor nanocrystals for solar photochemistry applications, including structure-property relationships in doped materials and chiral perovskite nanocrystals.

• Education: PhD in Physical Inorganic Chemistry (University of Washington), Master's and Bachelor's in Chemistry (Colorado School of Mines)
• Email: Tk.Kluherz@nrel.gov

Research Interests: Kyle's work spans semiconductor nanocrystals, lead halide perovskites, electronic dopants, and local structure analysis. His research bridges materials science and physical inorganic chemistry, with applications in renewable energy technologies.

Scientific Awards:

• Colorado School of Mines Outstanding Master's Thesis in Chemistry (2017)
• Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Chemistry (2017)
• U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research Award (2019)
• University of Washington Excellence in Chemistry Graduate Fellowship Award (2017)

Professional Affiliations: Kyle is a member of the American Chemical Society and the Materials Research Society (MRS), collaborating with interdisciplinary teams at NREL on nanomaterials for solar energy.