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Shujuan Huang is a Professor in the School of Engineering at Macquarie University, where she leads research in nanomaterials for opto-electronic devices. She directs the Smart Green Cities Research Centre and has established herself as a leading researcher in next-generation photovoltaic technologies, with particular expertise in solution-based processes for semiconductor thin film solar cells.
Education:
- PhD in Materials Engineering, Hiroshima University
- Masters in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University
- Bachelor in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University
Professor Huang's research centers on nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for advanced photovoltaic applications. Her work spans perovskite solar cells, quantum dot solar cells, and tandem devices including perovskite/Si and quantum dot/Si configurations. She also investigates indoor PV devices and building integrated photovoltaics such as luminescent solar concentrator windows, along with related LEDs and photodetectors. Her research bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications for sustainable energy solutions.
Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on quantum dot technologies and perovskite materials, with significant work on surface engineering through ligand and surfactant control. The research shows increasing integration of machine learning approaches for optimization of solar energy systems, reflecting a trend toward data-driven methodologies in photovoltaic research. There's also notable emphasis on manufacturing processes like microwave annealing for more sustainable semiconductor fabrication.
Major Research Funding:
- Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery grants
- ARC Linkage grants on solar window technology and quantum dots
- Australia's Economic Accelerator grants
- NSW Smart Sensing Network Grand Challenge Fund
- Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) R&D grants
- Industrial Collaborative Research with ClearVue Technologies
- Australia Solar Institute grant on Hot Carrier solar cells
Professor Huang has supervised 50 PhD students (with 44 completions) and 2 Masters by Research students. Her research program is supported by numerous major grants totaling millions of dollars, including ARC Discovery projects, ARENA R&D initiatives, and industry collaborations focused on next-generation solar technologies. She leads multiple active projects through 2028, including DP25 on "Innovative microwave processing for sustainable semiconductor fabrication" and LP22 on "Highly Efficient Solar Window Technology Enabled by Highly Luminescent Quantum Dots."
As Director of the Smart Green Cities Research Centre, Professor Huang leads a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of materials science, electrical engineering, and sustainable urban development. Her research group collaborates extensively with international partners across Asia, North America, and Europe, with particular strength in quantum dot and perovskite photovoltaics research.
