Barry P Rand

This inventor holds 28 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 8 EPO patents, primarily in Organic Photovoltaics. Top assignees: Princeton University, University of Michigan, University of Southern California. Active years: 2006-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Barry P Rand. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/barry-p-rand

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 28 (Patent Applications = 3)

% Patents Active = 92.9

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 8 (Patent Applications = 2)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 190(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Somers, NY (US) (2011)
Leuven, BE (2012 - 2015)
Princeton, NJ (US) (2006 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

University of Michigan

patents

4 out of 1,694

University of Southern California

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2006-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Organic Photovoltaics

Hybrid Perovskite

Nanocrystals

Thin Films

Intermediate-Band Devices

Photosensitive Devices

Light Emitting Diodes

Heterojunctions

Crystallization

Scattering Layers

Optoelectronic Devices

Exciton Blocking Layers

28 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12302680 - Donor-acceptor interfaces for excitonic semiconductors (2025-05-13),

2. 12180400 - Surface engineered organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite nanocrystals and applications thereof (2024-12-31),

3. 11820928 - Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite nanocrystals and methods of making the same (2023-11-21),

4. 11130910 - Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite nanocrystals and methods of making the same (2021-09-28),

5. 10903439 - Solid-state organic intermediate-band photovoltaic devices (2021-01-26),

6. 10665803 - Solid-state organic intermediate-band photovoltaic devices (2020-05-26),

7. 10615345 - Method and device for using an organic underlayer to enable crystallization of disordered organic thin films (2020-04-07),

8. 10468615 - Organic photovoltaic cells with enhanced photocurrent (2019-11-05),

9. 9985251 - Process for fabricating a porous film in a scattering layer (2018-05-29),

10. 9112164 - High efficiency organic photovoltaic cells employing hybridized mixed-planar heterojunctions (2015-08-18),

11. 8993881 - Architectures and criteria for the design of high efficiency organic photovoltaic cells (2015-03-31),

12. 8987749 - Light emitting diode and method for fabricating the same (2015-03-24),

13. 8987589 - Architectures and criteria for the design of high efficiency organic photovoltaic cells (2015-03-24),

14. 8592804 - Method for fabricating organic optoelectronic devices (2013-11-26),

15. 8592680 - Organic photosensitive devices (2013-11-26),

Title: Barry P. Rand: Innovator in Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Perovskite Nanocrystals

Introduction

Barry P. Rand is a prominent inventor based in Somers, NY, recognized for his innovative contributions to the field of nanotechnology. With an impressive portfolio of 27 patents, his work primarily focuses on organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite materials, which have significant applications in optoelectronic devices.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the invention titled "Surface engineered organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite nanocrystals and applications thereof." This patent describes organic-inorganic nanoparticle compositions featuring engineered surfaces that reduce non-radiative recombination mechanisms. As a result, these compositions contribute to enhanced efficiencies in optoelectronic devices. Additionally, another noteworthy patent, "Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite nanocrystals and methods of making the same," discusses the formulation of these perovskite nanocrystals, which involve surfaces associated with ligands too large to occupy octahedral corner sites within the perovskite crystal structure.

Career Highlights

Barry Rand's career has seen significant affiliations with renowned academic institutions. He has worked at both Princeton University and the University of Michigan, where he has significantly influenced the research landscape in materials science and engineering. His innovative approaches to nanoparticle design and functionality have positioned him as a leading figure in his field.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Rand has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Stephen Ross Forrest and Jiangeng Xue. These collaborations have contributed to advancing research in organic-inorganic materials and expanding the horizons of optoelectronic applications.

Conclusion

Barry P. Rand's contributions to the field of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite nanocrystals underscore his status as an influential inventor. His innovative patents not only advance scientific knowledge but also hold the potential for transformative applications in various technologies, demonstrating the impact of his work in the realm of innovations and inventions.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.