Bram Hoex

Professor Bram Hoex is a leading academic at the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney). With a PhD in Applied Physics from Eindhoven University of Technology, he is renowned for his pioneering work on aluminium oxide passivation and atomic layer deposition in solar cell manufacturing. His research group focuses on nanoscale thin films for renewable energy devices, solar cell reliability, and gigascale solar farm modeling.

• MSc and PhD in Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology
• SolarWorld 'Junior Einstein' and Leverhulme 'Technology Transfer' awardee
• Deputy Head of School (Research) and Director, International Strategy at SPREE

His research spans high-efficiency silicon solar cells, next-generation tandem technologies, and advanced metrology for material growth and device performance. The group also investigates low-cost catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells and solar farm yield modeling.

Recent publications focus on TOPCon solar cell degradation, UV stability, machine learning applications in materials science, and solder flux-induced corrosion mechanisms. His team has secured over A$80 million in competitive funding, including multiple ARENA and ARC grants.

• 2016 IEEE PVSC Young Professional Award
• 2018 Solar 40 under 40 (Renewable Energy World)
• Australian Institute of Company Directors graduate (2020)
• UNSW Scientia Fellowship recipient

Award and grant details demonstrate sustained research excellence in industrial photovoltaics and renewable energy innovation. The group maintains both state-of-the-art research labs and industry-linked facilities at UNSW's Solar Industrial Research Facility (SIRF).