Peng Chen

Dr. Peng Chen is a Senior Lecturer and ARC DECRA Fellow at the School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, and a researcher at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN). His work focuses on developing low-cost and efficient thin-film photovoltaic technologies for renewable energy conversion and storage, with particular expertise in perovskite solar cells and related optoelectronic materials.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland
• Masters (Research) of Engineering, Shanghai University

Dr. Chen's research primarily centers on lead-free perovskites for eco-friendly and low-cost photovoltaics, all-perovskite tandem solar cells for green hydrogen production, and tin halide perovskite optoelectronics. He pioneered the development of bilayer 2D-3D heterostructures for stable perovskite solar cells, which has garnered over 750 citations. His work addresses the critical challenge of lead-toxicity in perovskite solar cells, aiming to develop high-performance lead-free alternatives based on tin (Sn) that maintain excellent power conversion efficiency while being environmentally friendly.

Dr. Chen has contributed to 60 peer-reviewed publications in top journals including Science, Nature Nanotechnology, Nature Energy, and Advanced Materials, with over 6,500 citations and an H-index of 33. His recent work shows a strong trend toward developing lead-free alternatives to traditional perovskite solar cells, with significant focus on tin-based materials and novel approaches to enhance stability and efficiency. His research spans fundamental materials science to device engineering and large-scale fabrication techniques.

Scientific Awards:

• Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early-Career Researcher Award (DECRA) Fellow (2023-2025)
• Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) Research Fellow (2020-2022)

Dr. Chen is available for supervision and offers projects on lead-free perovskites for eco-friendly and low-cost photovoltaics. He has attracted over $3.6 million in competitive research funding from sources including ARC, ARENA, and the Australian Government. His current grants include projects on developing lead-free perovskites, all-perovskite tandem solar cells for green hydrogen production, and solar rechargeable zinc-bromine flow batteries.

As a member of the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), Dr. Chen collaborates with interdisciplinary teams focused on advanced materials and renewable energy technologies. His laboratory specializes in the synthesis and characterization of novel perovskite materials, device fabrication, and performance testing for next-generation photovoltaic applications.