My research sits at the intersection of silicon solar cell metallization, interface microstructure, and electrical characterization. A recurring goal is to make high-efficiency contacts more cost-effective and reliable for example through copper fire-through routes, LECO (laser-enhanced contact optimization), and engineered thick-film pastes.

Published and ongoing directions include:

• Cu and Ag metallization — Screen-printable copper pastes for Si cells (Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells); atmospheric Cu fire-through with LECO and belt-speed effects on PERC (arXiv); Ag-coated Cu paste as an alternative contact stack (IEEE HONET).
• Paste formulation and processing — Cavitated silver paste to tune dispersion, gridlines, and cell performance (AIP Advances; IEEE HONET); surface-engineered carbon nanotubes in Ag thick-film paste for front-gridline durability (IEEE PVSC).
• Measurement and devices — Automated contact resistance workflows for solar devices (IEEE SoutheastCon).
• Survey and context — A review of thin-film solar photovoltaics, trends, and future directions (Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews), co-authored with my advisor.

See the Publications page for titles, venues, DOIs, and BibTeX.

Collaboration

If our interests overlap, please reach out via the contact page.