Andres Cuevas

Andres Cuevas is a Professor at the Research School of Engineering, Australian National University (ANU), where he has worked since 1993. He holds a PhD (1980) and MEng (1976) from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. His career includes academic roles at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (1980–1992) and visiting research stints at Stanford University (as a Fulbright Scholar), the University of Florida, University of Catalunya, CNR-Istituto LAMEL, and Fraunhofer ISE.

His research focuses on semiconductor physics and photovoltaic technologies, particularly silicon solar cells and surface passivation techniques. He has published over 260 papers, with contributions to polysilicon passivation, silicon nitride surface passivation, and advancements in multicrystalline silicon cells. His work emphasizes novel characterization methods for electronic materials and fundamental silicon properties.

Recent studies include investigations into passivating contacts (e.g., boron/gallium codoping, PECVD deposition effects) and dopant-free heterocontacts for high-efficiency solar cells. His research spans material deposition techniques, optoelectronic properties, and hydrogenation mechanisms.

• Education:
  • PhD in Engineering, Polytechnic University of Madrid (1980)
  • MEng in Telecommunications, Polytechnic University of Madrid (1976)
• Awards: None explicitly listed, but notable contributions include over 260 publications and patents.

Labs/Teams: Active within ANU’s Research School of Engineering and collaborations with Fraunhofer ISE and other institutions.