We are happy to have a new Ph.D. student, Ashraful Mamum. Ashraful will focus on projects related to light interaction with thin-film semiconductors. Welcome, Ashraful!
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2022 07 Welcome Josh!
We warmly welcome Josh Miraglia, who will be working with us as an RA. Josh has studied both Physics and ECE. He has many years in IT, particularly Linux-based systems. Welcome, Josh!
2022 06 IEEE PVSC (microcontact approach)
We present a newly developed microcontact approach at the 49th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference. This approach allows the local transport measurements across individual grains and grain boundaries.
Thank you for your efforts in this project, mainly former members (David Magginetti and Kaden Powell), Yu-Lin, and Etee. We also thank our collaborators (First Solar, NREL) and the funding agencies (NSF, DOE).
2022 05 Farewell lunch with Yu-Lin
Yu-Lin (Nick) has completed his MS program. Congratulations! We wish him the best with his new job at TSMC.
2022 04 Aaron receives UROP Award.
Aaron Coon’s proposal has been selected for a UROP award for summer 2022. Congratulations, Aaron!
2022 04 We are back (lab recovery).
In August 2021, we had lots of rain in Salt Lake City. This flooding hit our lab and many other labs. With the tremendous efforts in the long demolition and remodeling processes, we are now back in the labs. We appreciate the work of the staff and the administrative leadership. I am thankful to the group members for their extensive support during this period.
2022 02 New Grant (LEO project for space applications)
We are excited about the newly funded project with Prof. Sjoden’s group in Nuclear Engineering (here). We will investigate the radiation effects on novel materials by simulating the LEO (low-earth orbit) environment at the TRIGA reactor. The materials are produced by PMT (Patz Materials and Technologies).
2022 01 Welcome Ashif Chowdhury!
We welcome a new PhD student, Mohammad Ashif Hossain Chowdhury. Ashif has a strong research background in EM and radiation systems. We are excited to have you in the group.
2022 01 WAESO Grant Supporting Students
Yoon’s group won a WAESO grant (The Western Alliance to Expand Student Opportunities; https://www.waeso.org/). This funding will support talented students having diverse backgrounds and cultures. Our team members endorse the 12 Principles of the Code (Code of Conduct).
2022 01 Welcome Aaron and Rolando.
Aaron Coon and Rolando Quintana jointed the group. We are happy to have you in our group. Welcome!