Top 10 Advanced Photovoltaics experts to follow
Dr. Martin Green: Known as the “father of photovoltaics,” Dr. Green from the University of New South Wales has held the record for silicon solar cell efficiency multiple times. His research has been pivotal in pushing the boundaries of solar cell performance.
Dr. Michael Grätzel: Based at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Dr. Grätzel is best known for his invention of dye-sensitized solar cells, often referred to as “Grätzel cells.” These cells offer cost-effective alternatives to traditional silicon cells.
Prof. Yang Yang: A professor at UCLA, Yang’s work in organic photovoltaics and tandem solar cells is groundbreaking. He’s been a significant contributor to the field of organic and hybrid functional materials.
Dr. Henry Snaith: A professor at the University of Oxford, Dr. Snaith’s contributions to the development of perovskite solar cells have revolutionized the potential for high-efficiency, low-cost solar energy harvesting.
Prof. Eli Yablonovitch: Based at UC Berkeley, Prof. Yablonovitch introduced the idea that strained semiconductor lasers could have superior performance. His work in photonic crystals and pioneering the concept of light trapping in solar cells has been influential.
Dr. Nam-Gyu Park: As a leading scientist in the realm of perovskite solar cells, Dr. Park from Sungkyunkwan University has contributed immensely to the commercial viability and efficiency of these cells.
Prof. Jenny Nelson: A professor at Imperial College London, Prof. Nelson’s work on the physics of solar cells, especially organic photovoltaics, has been influential in understanding charge transport and recombination in these devices.
Dr. Wladek Walukiewicz: Based at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Dr. Walukiewicz’s research on multi-junction solar cells and band structure engineering has expanded the possibilities of high-efficiency photovoltaics.
Prof. Uwe Rau: Operating out of Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany, Prof. Rau’s extensive work on tandem solar cells and device physics has deepened the understanding of photovoltaic device operation.
Dr. Kylie Catchpole: A professor at the Australian National University, Dr. Catchpole’s work focuses on improving light absorption and charge extraction in thin-film photovoltaic devices using nanophotonic techniques.