Wing Chung Tsoi

Dr. Wing Chung Tsoi is an Associate Professor in the Materials Science and Engineering department at Swansea University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on solution-process photovoltaic/solar cells, with particular expertise in organic solar cells and perovskite solar cells.

Dr. Tsoi's research interests center around understanding the structure-property-performance relationship of photovoltaic/solar cells to improve their performance and stability. He specializes in developing and applying advanced (nano-) characterization methods, particularly Raman spectroscopy and functional atomic force microscopy (AFM), to investigate the structures and morphology of photovoltaic thin films. His work extends to photovoltaic applications for indoor environments, power generation windows, and aerospace applications.

Dr. Tsoi's recent publications demonstrate a clear research trajectory toward improving solar cell stability and exploring novel applications in challenging environments such as aerospace and indoor settings. His work spans fundamental materials science investigations to practical engineering applications, with a particular emphasis on degradation mechanisms and performance optimization under various environmental conditions.

Dr. Tsoi has established expertise in Raman spectroscopy, organic solar cells, degradation studies, and novel applications of photovoltaics. His technical proficiency in advanced characterization techniques has enabled significant contributions to understanding the relationship between material structure and device performance in photovoltaic systems.

In his teaching role, Dr. Tsoi contributes to engineering science modules that introduce students to basic physics including mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties of matter. He also supervises PhD and EngD students working on various aspects of photovoltaic technology, including radiation effects on solar cells, indoor photovoltaic applications for IoT, space applications of perovskite solar cells, and photostability of organic photovoltaics.