Background
Robert studied for a Masters in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sussex graduating in 2015. After graduation, he worked for Ricardo PLC (engineering consultancy) for 5 years as a Development Engineer mainly in the area of small-scale internal combustion engines (ICEs). He returned to academia in 2021 to study for an MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Technology at Loughborough University and conducted a masters project investigating the effects of using tantalum as a dopant for tin dioxide to create high mobility transparent conducting oxide films (TCOs) for thin film solar cell application. Now studying for a PhD at Loughborough University mainly focusing on improving CdTe solar cell efficiencies through optimised automated manufacturing techniques.
Qualifications
- First Class MEng with honours in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sussex (2015 Graduation).
- MSc with Distinction in Renewable Energy Systems Technology from Loughborough University (2022 Graduation).
Awards
- IMechE Institution Best Student Certificate from IMechE.
- Engineering and Design Prize for an Outstanding Performance in Year 4 from Sussex University.
Main research interests
- Thin Film Photovoltaics
- CdTe Solar Cell Manufacture
- Transparent Conducting Oxides