Josh Gallon

Josh Gallon is an engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where he is a key member of the Cell and Module Performance Group. He holds a Master of Science in Applied Physics from the Colorado School of Mines, which he completed in 2009. His academic work was supervised by A. Madan and P. C. Taylor.1

Professional Background

Gallon has extensive experience in the field of photovoltaic (PV) technology:

• Current Role: Since 2020, he has been working as a Photovoltaic Performance Engineer at NREL, focusing on developing and applying characterization techniques for various PV module technologies, including perovskite and tandem modules.
• Previous Positions:
  • Applications Engineer at Tau Science (2014–2020), where he specialized in photovoltaic device characterization techniques, including module quantum efficiency mapping and contactless electroluminescence.
  • Research Scientist at MVSystems (2005–2013), where he developed experimental setups for studying thin film silicon devices used in photo-electrochemical applications.1

Research Contributions

Gallon’s research primarily revolves around:

• Photovoltaic device performance characterization.
• Photoluminescence and electroluminescence imaging techniques.
• Experiment design and implementation for advanced PV technologies.1

His contributions have been significant in advancing the understanding and efficiency of solar energy technologies, making him an integral part of NREL's mission to promote renewable energy solutions.