In embodiments of the present invention an undoped amorphous, nanocrystalline or microcrystalline semiconductor layer and a heavily doped amorphous, nanocrystalline, or microcrystalline semiconductor layer are formed on a monocrystalline silicon lamina. The lamina is the base region of a photovoltaic cell, while the amorphous, nanocrystalline or monocrystalline layers serve to passivate the surface of the lamina, reducing recombination at this surface. In embodiments, the heavily doped layer additionally serves as either the emitter of the cell or to provide electrical contact to the base layer. The undoped and heavily doped layers are deposited at low temperature, for example about 150 degrees C. or less with hydrogen dilution. This low temperature allows use of low-temperature materials and methods, while increased hydrogen dilution improves film quality and/or conductivity.
Resumes
Director, Front-End And Materials Science At Micropac Industries
Micropac Industries Inc
Director, Front-End and Materials Science at Micropac Industries
Murata Electronics Jan 2012 - Nov 2014
Foundry Engineering Technologist
Entech Solar Apr 2011 - Dec 2011
Senior Process Engineer
Twin Creeks Technologies, Inc Jul 2010 - Apr 2011
Senior Process Engineer
Argus Power Technology Mar 2009 - May 2010
Engineering Manager
Education:
The University of Texas at Dallas 2001 - 2006
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering
Iowa State University 1999 - 2001
Master of Science, Masters, Materials Science, Engineering
Skills:
Project Management Project Coordination Contract Manufacturing Offshore Outsourcing Offshore Operations Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing Spc Supplier Sourcing Supplier Quality Process Engineering Product Development Semiconductor Fabrication Solar Cells