Vertically Integrated Projects
Power is critical for space missionsÌýand Internet Of ThingsÌý(IoT)Ìýnetworks.ÌýJoin the teamÌýinvestigatingÌýphotovoltaic andÌýbetavoltaicÌýdevicesÌýfor their huge potential in powering off-Earth energy systems.
Research goals
We are investigatingÌýphotovoltaic andÌýbetavoltaicÌýdevicesÌýfor their huge potential in powering off-Earth energy systems.
ChallENG Area
Research Areas
- Photovoltaics
- Betavoltaics
- Space Science
- Power Systems
- Photovoltaics
- Data science
- Internet of Things
- Laser physics
- Radio-isotopes
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
- Good Health and Well-being:Ìý
- Affordable and Clean Energy:Ìý
- Decent Work and Economic Growth:Ìý
- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure:Ìý
- Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesÌý
- Life on Land:Ìý
The research includes:
- Developing photovoltaicsÌý(PV),ÌýbetavoltaicsÌý(BV) and laser beaming systems for space applicationsÌý
- DesigningÌýflexibleÌýPVÌýandÌýBVÌýenergy harvesting devices and integrated IoT solutions
- EnhancingÌýPVÌýefficiency and stability in spaceÌý
- ImprovingÌýBVÌýdevice efficiencyÌýthroughÌýnew semiconductor materials that have greaterÌýenergyÌýconversion and increased radiation resistanceÌý
- Designing theÌý‘solar (power) ring’ device to power IoT networks
- DesigningÌýand fabricating PV and BVÌýdevices for IoT applications
- DesigningÌýand fabricatingÌýintegrated power ring prototypes
- ResearchingÌýradiation tolerance of PV devices
- Investigating the performance of several types of solar cells under low light intensities, different spectra and a wide range of temperatures
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- Investigating new materials andÌýtheir efficienciesÌý
- FabricatingÌýsolar cells in lunar-like environmentsÌý
- ImprovingÌýthe operation, transfer efficiency and pointing accuracy of laser power beaming
- ImprovingÌýwelding of space solar cell interconnects
- Integrating different power systems for space missions to the Moon and for LEOÌýCubeSatsÌý
- DevelopingÌýpower systems for IoT devices
- DevelopingÌýdatabase and data analysis capabilities for completed IoT solutions
- AddressingÌýthe EQEÌý(external quantum efficiency)Ìýartefacts inÌýmultijunction solar cells
- Undertaking vacuum deposition of solar cell materials under conditions similar to those on the MoonÌý
- Combining antennas and solar cells for dual use on satellites
- Join this team for
- Desired skills
Credit
✔ 6 UoC per course
Industry Partners
- Photovoltaics engineeringÌý
- Nuclear engineeringÌý
- Mechanical engineeringÌý
- Electrical engineeringÌý
- Electrical circuit designÌý
- Wireless sensor networksÌý
- Bio-engineeringÌý
- Physics
Team Academic Lead
Prof. Gavin Conibeer
School of Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering
A/Prof. Xiaojing Hao
School of Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering
A/Prof. Ziv Hameiri
School of Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering
A/Prof. N.J. Ekins-Daukes
School of Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering
