Young, David

David Young

19992024

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David Young is interested in all aspects of the silicon photovoltaic (PV) supply chain. Young currently works on advanced TOPCon poly-Silicon/SiO2 passivating contact cell designs to improve the p-type version of these contacts as well as understand the fundamental mechanisms responsible for observed degradation modes. Young also has active research in polymer-free glass/glass module designs for easy recycling and gas-to-boule reactor designs to lower embodied carbon and energy in silicon production. Since 2012, Young also has been an adjunct instructor in the Colorado School of Mines' Physics Department.

Research Interests

Low carbon and energy silicon production

Passivated contacts

Silicon solar cells

Polymer-free glass/glass modules

Degradation modes due to H movement in poly-Si/SiO2 contacts

Artificial intelligence-assisted optimized anti-reflection coatings

Copper metal contacts to silicon solar cells

Education/Academic Qualification

PhD, Applied Physics, Colorado School of Mines

Bachelor, Physics, Greenville College

Master, Physics, Indiana University Bloomington

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