Alison Maree Ciesla

Dr. Alison Maree Ciesla is a Scientia Lecturer and DECRA Fellow at the School of Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales. With a PhD in Photovoltaics (2016-2017), she specializes in silicon solar cell reliability and degradation mechanisms.

• Key focus: Hydrogen behavior in silicon cells and LeTID prevention
• Commercialization expertise: 10+ patents (including Suntech's PLUTO cell technology)
• Global industry partnerships with silicon, wafer, and module manufacturers

Research Contributions: Published 50+ papers, led projects on solar module reliability, and pioneered empirical validation methods for PV technologies through industry collaborations like Jinko Solar field studies.

Scientific Recognition: DECRA Fellowship recipient, with patents commercialized in laser-doped solar technologies.