Jan Krügener

Jan Krügener is a Lecturer at the Institute of Electronic Materials and Devices, Leibniz University Hannover, with a focus on photovoltaics and semiconductor technology. He coordinates courses such as Semiconductor Technology and Solar Cell Engineering, and supervises student theses and exercises.

Research Interests: His work centers on advancing silicon solar cells through

• ion implantation
• photonic crystals
• passivating contacts
• process engineering
• nano-fabrication
• materials characterization

with applications in vehicle-integrated photovoltaics and industrial silicon production.

Publications: He has contributed to 15 recent studies on topics spanning epitaxial growth, gettering mechanisms, polysilicon contacts, and high-efficiency solar cell architectures, including key projects like the 26+ initiative aiming for 28% efficiency in single-junction cells.

Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Electronic Materials and Devices and collaborating with institutions like the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hameln, he works on industrial PV technology transfer and transient energy modeling for electric vehicles.