Yan Zhu

Dr. Yan Zhu is a Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), affiliated with the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering. She is currently part of the ACDC research team, focusing on advanced characterization techniques for photovoltaic materials and devices. Dr. Zhu holds a PhD in Photovoltaic Engineering from UNSW, complemented by international education including a Master's from École Polytechnique (France) and a Bachelor's from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Her research specializes in photovoltaic systems and semiconductor characterization, with expertise in:

• Development of novel characterization methods for solar materials
• Defect analysis in silicon and semiconductors using photoluminescence
• Performance optimization of monocrystalline and multijunction solar cells
• Advanced metrology for photovoltaic device quality improvement

Her publication portfolio demonstrates strong focus on photovoltaic innovation (60% of recent works), complemented by interdisciplinary contributions in computer vision applications for biometrics (25%) and medical imaging (15%). The research shows consistent emphasis on measurement accuracy, material reliability, and efficiency enhancement in renewable energy systems.

Awards and Honors:

• Dean's Award for Outstanding PhD Theses (UNSW)
• Best Student Award - 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
• Steve Robinson Memorial Prize (UNSW)

Dr. Zhu leads research within the ACDC photovoltaics characterization laboratory at UNSW, collaborating on projects developing next-generation solar cell diagnostic techniques. Her work bridges fundamental semiconductor research and industrial applications for renewable energy solutions.