Dowon Bae

Dr. Dowon Bae is a Senior Lecturer in Energy Engineering at Loughborough University's Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. He holds a PhD in Physics from the Technical University of Denmark and has extensive postdoctoral and industrial experience, including roles at Delft University of Technology (Marie-Curie Fellow) and LG Innotek (CIGS/CZTS PV R&D). His research focuses on solar and thermal energy conversion, electrochemical systems, and renewable energy technologies. He is affiliated with the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology.

Education:

• PhD in Physics (2015), Technical University of Denmark
• MSc & BSc (Summa cum laude, 2008 & 2006) in Materials Science, Russian State Technological University

Research Interests: Dr. Bae's work emphasizes solar energy systems, electrochemical energy storage (e.g., redox flow batteries), photocatalytic water splitting, and thermal energy harvesting. He explores scalable solutions for sustainable energy conversion, integrating photovoltaics with electrochemical systems for enhanced efficiency and durability.

Awards and Recognition:

• LG Award, KEMST Forum 2018
• Outstanding Reviewer, Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells (2014, 2016)
• Best Poster, European Material Research Society (2014)
• Invention Activity Prize, LG Innotek (2010)

Labs and Collaborations: He contributes to the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology, advancing innovations in solar-chemical energy storage and electrocatalytic systems.