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| − | I have recently graduated with a | + | I have recently graduated with a Master’s of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) in mechanical and materials engineering with a focus in photovoltaics from Queen’s University. |
| − | I received my B.Sc. Honours in | + | I received my B.Sc. Honours in chemical engineering in the environmental stream at Queen’s. [[InGaN photovoltaics in the Queen's Applied Sustainabilty Group|My research]] focused on the III-V semiconductor indium gallium nitride (InGaN) for use in photovoltaics. Additional projects include: a technical and economic analysis for a First Nations community to become completely solar powered; and a successful push to make Queen's University deploy rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV arrays. |
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'''The completed manuscript thesis entitled "Optical Characterization of Indium Gallium Nitride for Application in High-Efficiency Solar Photovoltaic Cells" is on hold until papers are published''' | '''The completed manuscript thesis entitled "Optical Characterization of Indium Gallium Nitride for Application in High-Efficiency Solar Photovoltaic Cells" is on hold until papers are published''' | ||
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==Published Papers== | ==Published Papers== | ||
| − | Primary Author: [[Leveraging_solar_photovoltaic_technology_for_sustainable_development_in_Ontario's_aboriginal_communities|Leveraging Solar Photovoltaic Technology For Sustainable Development in Ontario's Aboriginal Communities]] | + | '''Primary Author:''' |
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| + | [[Analytical Model for the Optical Functions of Indium Gallium Nitride with Application to Thin Film Solar Photovoltaic Cells]] | ||
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| + | [[Leveraging_solar_photovoltaic_technology_for_sustainable_development_in_Ontario's_aboriginal_communities|Leveraging Solar Photovoltaic Technology For Sustainable Development in Ontario's Aboriginal Communities]] | ||
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| + | '''Co-Author:''' | ||
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| + | [[Effects of Substrate Temperature on Indium Gallium Nitride Nanocolumn Crystal Growth]] | ||
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| − | + | One additional paper is under review | |
Latest revision as of 18:59, 15 February 2012
I have recently graduated with a Master’s of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.) in mechanical and materials engineering with a focus in photovoltaics from Queen’s University.
I received my B.Sc. Honours in chemical engineering in the environmental stream at Queen’s. My research focused on the III-V semiconductor indium gallium nitride (InGaN) for use in photovoltaics. Additional projects include: a technical and economic analysis for a First Nations community to become completely solar powered; and a successful push to make Queen's University deploy rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV arrays.
The completed manuscript thesis entitled "Optical Characterization of Indium Gallium Nitride for Application in High-Efficiency Solar Photovoltaic Cells" is on hold until papers are published
Thesis Outline[edit | edit source]
Introduction/Background[edit | edit source]
- Solar PV potential, benefits
- Unique properties of InGaN (varying band gap with composition), its promise as a semiconducting material for PV, multi-junction solar cells
Literature Review[edit | edit source]
- Summary of previous InGaN work
Methodology[edit | edit source]
- Procedures and equipment used for characterization of the films using:
- Ellipsometer
- Photoluminescence
- SEM
- SIMS
- EDX
- Solar simulator - photoconductivity
Papers[edit | edit source]
- chapters of manuscript thesis
Discussion[edit | edit source]
- Explain characterization results and relate them to advantages/disadvantages for use in PV cells
Future Work[edit | edit source]
- Cover any lingering problems/difficulties with creating an InGaN cell
Conclusions[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
Published Papers[edit | edit source]
Primary Author:
Co-Author:
Effects of Substrate Temperature on Indium Gallium Nitride Nanocolumn Crystal Growth
One additional paper is under review