Thomas M. Brenner

Thomas M. Brenner has a diverse work experience in the field of science and research. Thomas M. currently works at Tandem PV as a Lead Metrology Engineer, a position they started in May 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Research And Development Scientist at Tandem PV from January 2022 to April 2022.

Before joining Tandem PV, Thomas served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Weizmann Institute of Science from March 2018 to June 2021. Thomas M. focused on their research in this role.

From 2016 to 2018, Thomas worked as a Post-Doctoral Scholar at the University of California San Diego. In this role, they developed materials and processes for thin film batteries, as well as led research efforts in electron beam induced current (EBIC), a device characterization technique.

Prior to their time at the University of California San Diego, Thomas held the position of Alternative Sustainable Energy Research Initiative (AERI) Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Weizmann Institute of Science from August 2014 to August 2016. Thomas M. conducted research on charge transport properties and formation chemistry of halide perovskite semiconductor materials.

In addition, Thomas has teaching and tutoring experience. Thomas M. worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at Colorado School of Mines from August 2009 to May 2014. Thomas M. also served as a Math and Physics Tutor at Carleton College from September 2006 to June 2009.

Thomas M. Brenner obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Applied Physics from the Colorado School of Mines from 2009 to 2014. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Physics at Carleton College from 2005 to 2009. In 2016 and 2017, they pursued a Certificate in the GrAdvantage Leadership and Teamwork Program offered by UC San Diego Extended Studies. Additionally, Thomas attended the Materials for Renewable Energy Summer School, although the specific duration of their attendance and the degree obtained are unknown.