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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Burnaby

Geballe Laboratory For Advanced Materials, Mcintyre Group, Stanford University

Research in Paul C. McIntyre Group:● Utilized Computer Aided Design to fabricate prototypes for multi-junction water-splitting cells● Demonstrated 12.7% solar-to-hydrogen efficiency, a world record for integrated silicon devices● Developed high surface-area, low-overpotential catalyst layers (IrOx, Pt)● Characterized electrochemical performance of photocathodes and electrocatalysts● Modeled performance of photoelectrochemical cells, including fluid dynamics (CFD)● Maintained and calibrated an atomic layer deposition system for TiO2 and Al2O3 thin films● Finite element analysis (Sentaurus TCAD) for photovoltaic and MOSCAP modeling● Prepared scientific reports and grant proposals for the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy

Department Of Electrical And Computer Engineering, University Of Toronto

Research in Edward Sargent Group:● Developed surface passivation strategies for colloidal quantum dots for use in solar cells resulting in record efficiencies and open-circuit photovoltages● Design and fabrication of thin film solar cells using solution casting techniques● Fabricated and modified nanostructured TiO2 electrodes to study interfacial recombination in solar cells● Characterized photocarrier extraction and loss mechanisms in solar cell devices.● Modeled and analyzed diode current-voltage data for solar cells● Led multiple collaborations with Penn State University and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology culminating in high impact publications ● Chaired group research and infrastructure committee meetings.● Managed maintenance and operation for N2 glovebox and solvent purification systems (total system worth $1.5 million)● Prepared and enforced lab Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment operation and material synthesis

Department Of Physics, Queen'S University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Research with Professor Alastair McLean:● CAD design, assembly, and testing of a thickness monitor for e-beam deposition system.● Design and assembly of a vacuum testing station for evaporation sources.

Department Of Physics, Queen'S University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Research with Professor Robert Knobel:● CAD design and assembly of a cold stage sample mount for a liquid helium dilution refrigerator.● Design and testing of a metal powder low noise, electronic filter.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Electrical And Computer Engineering

Thesis Title: The role of nanoscale interfaces in charge carrier recombination and energy loss in colloidal quantum dot photovoltaics

Bachelor'S Of Science In Engineering, Engineering Physics With Mechanical Engineering Specialization

Thesis Title: Design of a scanning probe for scanning tunnelling and atomic force microscopy

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