Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Head of R&D team developing advanced technologies for high performance solar cells (2013-2021) and solar modules (2018-to date). Since 2018 Head of PV Modules activities with focus on industrialization of next generation mainstream PV modules and materials, coloured building integrated solutions and special photovoltaic products for applications in AgriVoltaics, mobility, transport and buildings. Performance, reliability, durability, industrialization, integrated solutions. Created and headed Photovoltaic Cells developments from 2013 to 2021 with focus on silicon heterojunction, high temperature passivating contacts, back-contacted heterojunction, next generation multi-junction (III-V/Si and Perovskite/Si), metallization and interconnection as well as advanced metrology aspects. High efficiency, lean process flow, cost-effective mass manufacturing, reliability, durability.
Management of a research team of 15 persons working on providing innovation to enhance conversion efficiency and to lower production costs of Thin Film Silicon Photovoltaic Technology. From prospective research to industrial transfer in Thin Film Silicon production lines. Focus on light trapping concepts, PECVD processes thin film silicon layers, high efficiency single, dual-junction and triple-junction thin film silicon cells, upscaling production line, as well as advanced metrology concepts and devices.
Highly time-resolved detection systems for High Energy Physics, Biotechnologies and medical imaging: MCP, Si 3D and SiPM, low-power time-resolved CMOS pixel electronics design.
Hydrogenated amorphous silicon sensors deposited on integrated circuits: CMOS circuit design, sensor signal induction, radiation detection and radiation hardness.