Cecile Charbonneau

Honorary Research Fellow at Swansea University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences within the Department of Materials Engineering. Actively engaged in research and teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs while serving as Materials Engineering Employability Champion.

• PhD from McGill University in Materials Engineering
• Technology Transfer Fellow at SPECIFIC IKC
• Specializes in low-carbon manufacturing processes

Research focuses on sustainable nanomaterial development for semiconductor metal oxide layers, emphasizing aqueous precursors and low-temperature processing. Primary applications include 3rd generation photovoltaics and water purification systems. Expertise spans metal oxide nanoparticle synthesis, mesoporous layer fabrication, and advanced materials characterization techniques including FEG-SEM and XRD. Research demonstrates consistent innovation in roll-to-roll compatible deposition methods and scalable manufacturing processes for solar energy applications.

Publication analysis reveals dominant focus on perovskite solar cell engineering (45% of recent work), TiO₂ photoanode optimization (30%), and sustainable processing techniques (25%). Key trends include increasing emphasis on carbon-based electrodes, solvent engineering for reduced environmental impact, and nanoscale characterization of degradation mechanisms in photovoltaic devices.

Honorary Research Fellow status reflects significant contributions to materials engineering research without formal faculty appointment. Active supervision of postgraduate students through university research programs.

Leads industry engagement initiatives as Materials Engineering Employability Champion, facilitating student-industry connections and professional accreditation through IOM3. Develops partnerships with industrial partners including TataSteel for collaborative R&D projects.

Operates within SPECIFIC IKC research infrastructure specializing in solar energy technologies. Contributes to Swansea University's photovoltaic research team developing next-generation solar cell manufacturing techniques.