Pingli Qin | Photovoltaic device | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Pingli Qin | Photovoltaic device | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Pingli Qin, Wuhan Institute of Technoglogy, China

Prof. Dr. Pingli Qin is a distinguished researcher in optical functional materials and solar cell devices, currently serving as a faculty member at Wuhan Institute of Technology. With over 90 SCI publications, including first-author papers in Advanced Materials and Energy & Environmental Science, she has made significant contributions to sustainable energy research. Recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford List, 2020-2024), she actively mentors students, leading them to national and provincial competition victories. Her research spans organic and perovskite photovoltaic cells, with multiple granted patents. She also holds editorial roles and serves on university academic committees. πŸ“šπŸ”¬

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πŸŽ“ Education

Prof. Qin earned her doctoral degree in materials science, specializing in optical functional materials and photovoltaic devices. Her academic journey includes extensive research in thin-film technology, semiconductor materials, and nanocomposites. She has been awarded prestigious postdoctoral fellowships, including the Special Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China and the General Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China. Her work in perovskite and organic solar cells has been widely recognized, leading to major research grants from national and provincial scientific bodies. She continues to contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions through innovative research and high-impact publications. πŸŽ“πŸ”¬

πŸ‘©β€πŸ« Experience

With a strong academic and research background, Prof. Qin has dedicated her career to advancing solar cell technologies and optical functional materials. As a faculty member at Wuhan Institute of Technology, she has played a pivotal role in both research and teaching, mentoring students who have won multiple national and provincial awards. She has contributed significantly to applied materials science, securing numerous competitive research grants. Her editorial work and committee roles further highlight her leadership in academia, ensuring high-quality scientific advancements in photovoltaic and energy materials research. Her collaborations extend across industry and academia globally. πŸ“–πŸ”¬

πŸ† Awards & Honors

Prof. Qin’s excellence in research and innovation has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 1st Prize in the Provincial Scientific Progress Award and the 3rd Prize in the Natural Science Award. Her groundbreaking contributions to photovoltaic materials earned her a spot among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford List, 2020-2024). She has successfully led students to win five national and sixteen provincial competition awards. In addition, her work has been acknowledged through multiple high-impact research grants, committee memberships, and editorial roles, establishing her as a leader in sustainable energy research. πŸ…πŸ”¬

πŸ” Research Focus

Prof. Qin specializes in optical functional materials and solar cell devices, with a particular emphasis on organic and perovskite photovoltaic cells. Her research explores innovative materials such as Crβ‚‚O₃, MoO₃/MoSβ‚‚ composites, and Cu:CrOβ‚“ thin films for enhancing photovoltaic performance. With over 8,767 citations and an h-index of 42, her work has significantly impacted renewable energy technologies. She actively contributes to the advancement of thin-film solar cells, nanostructured materials, and energy-efficient electronic devices, pushing the boundaries of sustainable energy solutions through groundbreaking research and patented innovations. βš‘πŸ”¬

 

Publication Top Notes

  • πŸ“„ Eco-friendly small molecule with polyhydroxyl ketone as buried interface chelator for enhanced carrier dynamics toward high-performance perovskite solar cells – Rui Wu, Bingxin Ding, Shuping Xiao, Xiangbai Chen, Pingli Qin – Science China Materials, 2025 – 0 Citations πŸ“š

  • πŸ“– Review on the Application of SnO2 in Perovskite Solar Cells – Liangbin Xiong, Yaxiong Guo, Jian Wen, Pingli Qin, Guojia Fang – Advanced Functional Materials, 2018 – 544 Citations πŸ†

  • πŸ“˜ Tin oxide (SnO2) as effective electron selective layer material in hybrid organic–inorganic metal halide perovskite solar cells – Guang Yang, Pingli Qin, Guojia Fang, Gang Li – Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2018 – 45 Citations ⚑

  • πŸ“‘ Effective Carrier-Concentration Tuning of SnO2 Quantum Dot Electron-Selective Layers for High-Performance Planar Perovskite Solar Cells – Guang Yang, Cong Chen, Fang Yao, Yanfa Yan, Guojia Fang – Advanced Materials, 2018 – 376 Citations πŸš€

  • πŸ“• Stable and Efficient Organo-Metal Halide Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells via Ο€-Conjugated Lewis Base Polymer Induced Trap Passivation and Charge Extraction – Pingli Qin, Guang Yang, Zhiwei Ren, Jianhui Hou, Gang Li – Advanced Materials, 2018 – 275 Citations 🌿

  • πŸ“™ Room-temperature processed tin oxide thin film as effective hole blocking layer for planar perovskite solar cells – Hong Tao, Zhibin Ma, Guang Yang, Pingli Qin, Guojia Fang – Applied Surface Science, 2018 – 50 Citations πŸ§ͺ

 

 

Moonyong Kim | Solar Energy | Academic Engagement Excellence Award

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Dr. Moonyong Kim | Solar Energy | Academic Engagement Excellence Award

Dr. Moonyong Kim, UNSW Sydney, Australia

Dr. Moonyong Kim is a Postdoctoral Fellow at UNSW Sydney, specializing in photovoltaic (PV) technology and sustainability 🌞. Holding a PhD in Photovoltaic and Solar Energy Engineering, he has led interdisciplinary projects with over $5.1M in funding πŸ’°. His research focuses on sustainable PV manufacturing, lifecycle assessments (LCA), and innovations for terawatt-scale production πŸ”‹. Dr. Kim has published 70+ articles and contributed to patents on PV efficiency 🌍. He collaborates with global industry leaders like Trina Solar and JA Solar, driving advancements in material recycling and emissions reduction. He is a member of the Korean Academy of Scientists and Engineers πŸ….

 

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Academic and Professional Background 🌞

Dr. Moonyong Kim is a Postdoctoral Fellow at UNSW Sydney, specializing in the sustainability of photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing and lifecycle assessments (LCA) 🌍. He holds a PhD in Photovoltaic and Solar Energy Engineering and has successfully led interdisciplinary projects in PV systems, securing over $5.1M in research funding πŸ’°. With expertise in Python programming and teaching LCA standards, he has published 70+ research articles and contributed to patents. His work focuses on sustainable PV manufacturing and innovations for terawatt-scale production πŸ”‹, fostering collaborations with leading global PV industry partners like Trina Solar and JA Solar 🌐.

 

Research and Innovations πŸ”¬

Dr. Moonyong Kim has been involved in research projects with over $5.1M in funding, focusing on sustainable photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing and innovative PV systems 🌞. His key projects include ARENA initiatives for terawatt-scale PV sustainability, AI-based hetero tandem solar cell development (in collaboration with NRF Korea-Australia), and sustainability roadmap development for JA Solar 🌍. With more than 150 citations in top-tier journals, his work has significantly impacted the field of photovoltaic research πŸ“š. Dr. Kim’s research continues to drive advancements in PV systems, contributing to both academic knowledge and industry applications 🌐.

 

Areas of Research ⚑

Dr. Moonyong Kim’s research focuses on advancing photovoltaic (PV) technology and improving the sustainability of solar energy systems 🌞. His work includes lifecycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impact of PV manufacturing 🌍. He is dedicated to innovations in terawatt-scale manufacturing, striving to make large-scale solar production more efficient and sustainable πŸ”‹. His research also covers defect engineering to enhance PV performance and material recycling to minimize waste and improve resource efficiency ♻️. Through these efforts, Dr. Kim aims to contribute to the future of clean energy and sustainable manufacturing practices 🌱.

 

Publication Top Notes Β 

  • Evidence of an identical firing-activated carrier-induced defect in monocrystalline and multicrystalline silicon – 197 citations (2017) 🌞
  • Design considerations for multi-terawatt scale manufacturing of existing and future photovoltaic technologies – 176 citations (2021) ⚑
  • Hydrogen induced degradation: A possible mechanism for light-and elevated temperature-induced degradation in n-type silicon – 141 citations (2018) πŸ”‹
  • Advanced hydrogenation of dislocation clusters and boron-oxygen defects in silicon solar cells – 133 citations (2015) πŸ—οΈ
  • A four-state kinetic model for the carrier-induced degradation in multicrystalline silicon: Introducing the reservoir state – 103 citations (2018) 🌱
  • The role of hydrogenation and gettering in enhancing the efficiency of next‐generation Si solar cells – 102 citations (2017) πŸ”‹
  • Device Design Rules and Operation Principles of High-Power Perovskite Solar Cells for Indoor Applications – 101 citations (2020) 🏑
  • Hydrogen-induced degradation: Explaining the mechanism behind light-and elevated temperature-induced degradation in n-and p-type silicon – 85 citations (2020) ⚑
  • Hydrogen-induced degradation – 78 citations (2018) 🌍
  • Evaluating the Impact of SiNx Thickness on Lifetime Degradation in Silicon – 63 citations (2019) πŸ“‰