Dr. John Reynolds

Professor

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Biography

John Reynolds is a Professor in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in polymer chemistry. He has 40 years of experience in developing electrically conducting electroactive conjugated polymers, emphasizing the manipulation of the fundamental organic structure to control optoelectronic redox properties. He directs the group focused on the development of new polyheterocycles for visible and infrared light electrochromism and light-emitting electrochemical cells. His research also involves using organic polymers and oligomers in charge storing supercapacitors, photovoltaic cells, and bio-electronic devices. Reynolds has published over 450 peer-reviewed scientific papers and holds around 45 issued patents, with about 10 patents pending. He has received multiple awards, including the ACS Cope Scholar Award in 2020 and the ACS Florida Award in 2019. He has served on the editorial boards of several journals, including ACS Central Science and Macromolecules. Outside his professional life, he is married and resides in Dunwoody, Georgia.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Faculty member in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry focusing on polymer chemistry and electronic materials.

Awards

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ACS Cope Scholar Award

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ACS Florida Award

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ACS Applied Polymer Science Award

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.