Dr. Lyndsey McMillon-Brown is a key member of NASA's Glenn Research Center, leading the photovoltaic technology team in research, development, and demonstrations for space missions. She has been a part of the Photovoltaic and Electrochemical Systems branch since mid-2019, but her contributions date back to her time as a Pathways Intern.

One of her most notable projects is her role as principal investigator on the Early Career Initiative project for Perovskites in Space.

Her research has shown that perovskite material is durable in space, as demonstrated by a recent space flight of sample material on the International Space Station and a delivery of functional solar cells for a future flight.

Her research in photovoltaic technology includes developing methods for artificial photosynthesis and investigating the impact of Mars dust on photovoltaics, earning her a Space Photovoltaic award at the 47th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference and publishing in the Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells journal.

Dr. McMillon-Brown's work has also earned her recognition through the NASA@Work Taxonomy video challenge and funding through a NASA@Work challenge from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. She has partnered with academia, government, and other NASA centers to advance perovskite solar cell materials and research.

She is also recognized for promoting diversity and equity in the scientific community through a recurring discussion and roundtable called "Minority Carriers" at an international conference on solar cells. She has written a journal article for Nature Energy on burnout and diversity.

Recently, she spoke at the Glenn Research Center Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day. She is an active member of the Miami University College of Engineering and Computing Women's Advisory Committee.