The Davis Research Group at the University of Central Florida develops new materials, manufacturing processes, and characterization techniques for photovoltaic cells and modules.
Research scope
- Thin film deposition and semiconductor device fabrication
- Characterization of thin films and interfaces
- Surface passivation materials for semiconductors
- Development of carrier-selective materials and heterostructures
- Optical materials and photon management in optoelectronic devices
- Characterization of photovoltaic cells and modules
- Defect detection and root cause analysis in photovoltaics
- Reliability and durability of photovoltaics
- Modeling and simulation of optoelectronic devices
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Funding
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