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Deepak Sainju is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Connecticut (Storrs campus), affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Toledo, an M.Sc. from Penn State University, and a B.Sc. from Tribhuvan University in Nepal. His research focuses on advanced materials and optoelectronic systems for renewable energy applications, particularly in thin film photovoltaics. He has extensive experience in spectroscopic ellipsometry for analyzing material interfaces, thin film properties, and device performance. Professional affiliations include the American Physical Society, Materials Research Society, and American Association of Physics Teachers. Contact him via deepak.sainju@uconn.edu or visit Office S222.
His research explores plasmonic effects in Ag/ZnO back-reflectors, optical losses in photovoltaic materials, and thin film optimization techniques. Recent work emphasizes enhancing photovoltaic efficiency through interface engineering and real-time material characterization. He has published widely in IEEE conferences and journals, addressing topics like CdTe solar cell structures and In2S3/Mo contacts in chalcopyrite systems.
