Ahmad Kirmani

Dr. Ahmad Kirmani is an Assistant Professor in the School of Chemistry and Materials Science at the College of Science, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). His office is located in BRN-1129, and he can be contacted via email at arksch@rit.edu or phone at 585-475-5192. He leads research in perovskite solar cells and radiation-tolerant materials for space applications.

His research focuses on radiation effects in photovoltaic materials, particularly perovskite and organic solar cells optimized for spacecraft. Key interests include radiation damage mechanisms, space-environment testing protocols, and nanoscale material behavior under extreme conditions. His work bridges materials chemistry, aerospace engineering, and renewable energy technology.

Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on radiation tolerance in space photovoltaics, with studies appearing in Nature Communications, Joule, and ACS Photonics. These works explore proton irradiation effects, self-healing mechanisms, and testing methodologies for next-generation solar cells.

Dr. Kirmani secured significant research funding as co-lead of a $9.9 million U.S. Space Force University Consortium project on advanced space power and propulsion (SSTI-3). He regularly presents at international conferences like PVSPACE-24 and supervises graduate research through RIT's materials science and chemistry programs.