Research Officer
United Kingdom
Investigating the application of combinatorial concepts for the development of new thin films materials for solar cells applications and their characterisation. Deposition methods: co-sputtering, evaporation, electrodeposition and electrostatic spray depositionsCharacterisation methods: ellipsometry, ion beam analysis, X-Ray diffraction, EDX, electro- chemistry measurements, electrical and mechanical properties, roughness and thickness measurements, thin films photo-response.Additional responsibilities: day to day management of the chemistry lab, responsible for the health and safety in the chemistry lab, supervision of undergraduate and PhD students, publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, development of collaborative links with prestigious Universities