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Guillaume Zoppi is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering & Environment at Northumbria University. His work spans both teaching and research in photovoltaics and renewable energy systems, with particular expertise in thin film solar cell technologies.
His educational background includes a PhD in Physics from Durham University (2005), an MSc in Optoelectronics & Communication Systems, and a BSc (Hons) in Applied Physics completed at Northumbria University. He began his academic journey with a DUT "Mesures Physiques" from the Université de Savoie in France (1998).
Dr. Zoppi's research focuses on thin film photovoltaics where micron-thick layers absorb sunlight to generate electricity. As an experimentalist, he actively engages in laboratory work fabricating and characterizing new photovoltaic materials and structures. His teaching encompasses fundamental experimental physics skills including laser diffraction, atomic spectroscopy, Hall effect, optical properties of semiconductors, and nuclear energy topics covering fission, fusion, and reactor design. He emphasizes error analysis in scientific measurements and scientific communication skills.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong research focus on CZTS/CZTSSe kesterite materials, Sb2Se3 solar cells, antiperovskite structures, and sustainable manufacturing approaches for photovoltaics. His work spans materials synthesis, device fabrication, characterization techniques, and efficiency optimization, with increasing attention to sustainability aspects of photovoltaic manufacturing processes.
His research funding portfolio includes:
- EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities Plus (ReNU+) - £5.3M (Co-I)
- The Wolfson Foundation Materials characterisation suite - £1.0M (PI)
- EPSRC Advanced thin film sputtering fabrication facility (TF-FAB) - £971k (PI)
- EPSRC Reimagining Photovoltaics Manufacturing - £986k (Co-I)
- EPSRC Solution-processed inorganic thin film photovoltaics devices (SolPV) - £607k (Co-I)
Dr. Zoppi has supervised numerous PhD students to completion both as principal supervisor and co-supervisor, with research topics spanning kesterite solar cells, SnS thin films, antiperovskite structures, and flexible photovoltaics. He currently supervises PGR students working on self-lubricating thin coatings for cutting tools and solar-to-liquid fuel conversion technologies.
He is an active member of Northumbria's photovoltaic research group, which focuses on developing next-generation thin film solar cell technologies with emphasis on sustainable manufacturing approaches and novel materials systems for renewable energy applications.
