Hongbin Liu
I propose to develop and apply quantum electronic dynamic methods to probe the structure-function relationships that give rise to the efficient excitonic processes in Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Perovskite (OHIP) systems. ...
Jessica Kong
I plan to use the photo-induced force microscope (PiFM) (arriving late 2016) for the first time to map chemical heterogeneity in thin film semiconductors used for photovoltaics. ...
Kira Hughes
I plan to obtain bright copper-doped core/shell NCs by taking a novel approach and doping pre-made CdSe/CdS core/shell NCs. ...
Jacob Busche
I will combine analytical models with fast, flexible simulations to predict the enhancement of cutting-edge nanoparticle-UC photovoltaics. ...
David Sommer
I will use numerical modeling to improve the fabrication of efficient thin film photovoltaic devices ...
Steven Quillin
My research focuses on the interaction of thermally-tunable plasmonic meta-materials with semiconductor substrates and the role this interaction plays in a new solar energy harvesting technique known as the Plasmoelectric effect. ...
Elena Pandres
I am interested in synthesizing nanomaterials through scalable, solution-based processes for energy conversion and storage applications. ...
Lauren Kang
My research focuses on modifying photovoltaic materials to improve interactions between organic and inorganic components of a device, improving the capability to harvest energy from the sun. ...
Peifeng Jing
I will focus on using photonic crystal structures as highly efficient solar energy concentrators for thin-film perovskite solar cells. ...
Danielle Henckel
I'm working on a system that would split water into H2 and O2 using solar light that would allow energy harvested by the sun to be released later through the carbon-free combustion of H2. ...
Ehsan Nasr Esfahani
Research interest topic: Development of a scanning probe microscope for localized thermal and electrical conductivity imaging of nanostructured thermoelectric materials ...