Photonics and Opto-Electronics

Optics for Energy

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Optics for Energy (PS)

All aspects of the use of optics in the energy field are considered by this group. The group encompasses the conversion of light energy into other forms of energy including solar conversion via photovoltaic's and photo thermal processes. Research on organic and inorganic photovoltaic devices, as well as design of optical systems to direct light into these devices, falls within this group. Photovoltaic materials, structures, performance and economics are considered. Devices and structures with improved efficiency and/or involving novel use of light for illumination are important aspects of this group’s work. Additional aspects of illumination covered include the modeling and design of lighting systems as well as perceptional consideration.

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Name	Affiliation	Title
Nikhil Deep Gupta	Visvesvaraya National Institute of Tech.	Chair
Piotr Parda	Nidec Mobility Canada Corporation	Vice Chair
Susanna Thon	Johns Hopkins University	Advisor
Amit Kumar Garg	Indian Inst of Information Tech, Kota	Social Media Officer
Georgios E Arnaoutakis	Hellenic Mediterranean University	Webinar Officer

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