Research

Our Group mainly focuses on generating freshwater and electricity using solar light. We also explore new materials for Field Effect Transistors, Resistive Switching Memories, and Photodetectors.

Solar Cells

Solar cells are the device to directly convert solar energy into electricity and are considered the most efficient technology to meet the increasing global energy demand. In a conventional thin film solar cell, the absorber material is sandwiched between an electron and hole transporting layers. We explore the potential of perovskite materials in thin film solar cells.

Resistive Switching Memory

Resistive switching memory (RSM) is nonvolatile memory with a simple metal-insulator-metal structure that changes the dielectric resistance in the presence of a strong electric field. With the advancement and innovations in information technology, the demand for data storage is increasing daily. RSM acts as a superior candidate for the next generation of nonvolatile memory devices because of its significant advantages, such as excellent scalability, low power consumption, fast switching, simple structure, high endurance, and long retention.

Solar Steam Generation

Solar steam generation (SSG) is a technique in which solar light is converted into heat which is then used to convert water to vapor, and these vapors are condensed to get drinkable water. SSG has become a promising renewable energy technology for desalination and wastewater purification that could benefit people who need it most in off-grid and disaster-relief areas.

Electronic Devices

In general, modern-day's electronic device fabrication required sophisticated tools and high processing temperatures. We explore solution processes as a low-cost alternative in designing FETs, detectors, RRAM with suitable materials

Funding