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Personal profile
Research interests
I am deeply fascinated by the intersection of Nanophotonics, Plasmonics, Semiconductor Physics, and Photovoltaics, with a keen interest in exploring how the manipulation of light on the nanoscale can lead to groundbreaking advancements in energy and materials science.
My research is primarily focused on the development and application of novel nanostructures to enhance light-matter interactions, aiming to drive innovations in high-efficiency photovoltaic devices. This involves a multidisciplinary approach, combining principles from semiconductor physics and plasmonic phenomena to understand and harness the unique optical properties at the nanoscale.
My goal is to contribute to the development of next-generation photovoltaic technologies that are more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. I am particularly interested in how these technologies can be scaled for widespread use, making renewable energy more accessible and sustainable. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I am committed to pushing the boundaries of current knowledge in these fields, aiming to address some of the most pressing energy challenges of our time.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Imperial College London
Oct 1 2012 → Jan 31 2017
Award Date: Oct 1 2017
BSc Physics with Theoretical Physics, Imperial College London
Oct 1 2009 → Jul 31 2012
Award Date: Aug 1 2012
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Active
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Hybrid solar-thermal approach for increased energy conversion efficiency
1/1/23 → 12/31/24
Project: Internal Grants (IG)
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Effects of substrate material on the electrical properties of self-assembled InAs quantum dots-based laser structures
Al Huwayz, M., Jameel, D. A., Alotaibi, S., Alhassan, S., Almalki, A., Al Saqri, N., Al Saleh, Y., Alhassni, A., Almunyif, A., Lemine, O. M., Salhi, A. & Henini, M., May 10 2023, In: Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing. 129, 6, 405.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Improving the radiation hardness of space solar cells via nanophotonic light trapping
Mellor, A., Hylton, N. P., Wellens, C., Thomas, T., Al-Saleh, Y., Giannini, V., Braun, A., Hauser, H., Maier, S. A. & Ekins-Daukes, N. J., 2017, 2017 IEEE 44th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2017. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 1-4 4 p. (2017 IEEE 44th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2017).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Improving the radiation hardness of space solar cells via nanophotonic light trapping
Mellor, A., Hylton, N. P., Wellens, C., Thomas, T., Al-Saleh, Y., Giannini, V., Braun, A., Hauser, H., Maier, S. A. & Ekins-Daukes, N. J., Nov 18 2016, 2016 IEEE 43rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2016. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 3401-3404 4 p. 7750298. (Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference; vol. 2016-November).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Nanoparticle scattering for multijunction solar cells
Mellor, A., Hylton, N. P., Höhn, O., Wellens, C., Hauser, H., Thomas, T., Al-Saleh, Y., Tucher, N., Oliva, E., Bläsi, B., Ekins-Daukes, N. J. & Maier, S. A., 2016, Photonics for Solar Energy Systems VI. Wehrspohn, R. B., Gombert, A. & Sprafke, A. N. (eds.). SPIE, 989809. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 9898).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Nanoparticle Scattering for Multijunction Solar Cells: The Tradeoff between Absorption Enhancement and Transmission Loss
Mellor, A., Hylton, N. P., Hauser, H., Thomas, T., Lee, K. H., Al-Saleh, Y., Giannini, V., Braun, A., Loo, J., Vercruysse, D., Van Dorpe, P., Bläsi, B., Maier, S. A. & Ekins-Daukes, N. J., Nov 2016, In: IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics. 6, 6, p. 1678-1687 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
12 Citations (Scopus)