Simulation of multijunction solar cell interfaces for enhancement of the power conversion efficiency
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
Collection
Materials Science: Advances in Optoelectronic Materials and Devices for Energy Harvesting Applications
The increasing demand for energy harvesting applications in next generation optoelectronic devices necessitates the use of novel materials and device architectures for maximizing output at minimum materials cost. This Topical Collection invites original research work and review articles that focus on the recent advances in optoelectronic materials and device design for highly efficient energy conversion. The scope of the Collection covers both experimental approaches and numerical modeling/simulation techniques that demonstrate enhanced device performance through appropriate selection of materials and novel device designs. The wide range of optoelectronic applications include, but are not limited to, solar cells, thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells, thermoelectric devices, photodetectors, photocatalysis, and batteries.
Editors
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Jaker Hossain
Professor, Jaker Hossain, PhD, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Dr. Hossain received his PhD degree from the Saitama University, Japan in 2017. He published over 80 articles and two book chapters in reputed journals and publishers. His research focuses a holistic approach to materials that combines experimental techniques and computer simulations for the advancement in optoelectronic devices. His current field of research includes Photovoltaics, Thin film materials for solar energy, Semiconductors, Functional (nano)materials. He received “Dean’s Award 2020” for research in the Faculty of Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
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Mainul Hossain
Assistant Professor, Mainul Hossain, PhD, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dr. Mainul Hossain (Senior IEEE Member) received Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida, USA, in 2012. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Dhaka. His current research interests include emerging nanoscale electronic and optoelectronic devices for low power computing, biosensing and energy harvesting. He holds 1 U.S. patent and has co-authored two book chapters and more than 40 research papers in reputed journals.
