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John Turner
His research is primarily concerned with enabling technologies for the implementation of hydrogen systems into the energy infrastructure. This includes direct conversion (photoelectrolysis) systems for hydrogen production from sunlight and water, advanced materials for high temperature fuel cell membranes, and corrosion protection for fuel cell metal bipolar plates. Other work involves the study of electrode materials for high energy density lithium batteries and fundamental processes of charge transfer at semiconductor electrodes. He has twice received the Midwestern Research Institute President’s Award for Exceptional Performance in Research. In addition, he has received the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel award for Research Excellence, an Idaho State University Outstanding Achievement Award (2006), and three Outstanding Mentor Awards from the US Department of Energy for his work with undergraduate students. He is the author or co-author of over 90 peer-reviewed publications in the areas of photoelectrochemistry, fuel cells, batteries, general electrochemistry and analytical chemistry. |
John A. Turner, Ph.D., is a Principal Scientist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. He received his B.S. degree from Idaho State University, his Ph.D. from Colorado State University, and completed a postdoctoral appointment at the California Institute of Technology before joining the Laboratory (then the Solar Energy Research Institute) in 1979. 