Dr Simya Olavil Karayi

PhD

Pronouns: She/her
  • Research Associate
Simya Olavil Karayi

Education:

  • Ph.D; Awarded year: 2021
    Faculty of Technology /Nanoscience & Technology
    University: Anna University, India.
  • Master of Technology: Awarded Year: 2013
    Nanoscience and Technology
    K.S.Rangasamy college of Technology, Anna University, India
  • Bachelor of Technology: Awarded Year: 2009
    Electronics and Communication Engineering
    Cochin University of Science and Technology, India

Jobs:

  • Job Title: Research Fellow
    Organization: P.S.G Institute of Advanced studies, India
    Year 2014-2017
  • Job Title: Women Scientist (Principal Investigator)
    Funding Period: (2017-2020)- 3 years
    Funder: Department of Science and Technology, India
    Project Title: Nano-structured CZTSSe thin film solar cells using Nano-imprint lithography
    Research lab: PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Nanotech Innovation Incubation Center (NRIIC)
    Principal Investigator: SIMYA OLAVIL KARAYI
    Budget: INR 26,50,000;
  • Job Title: Doctoral Researcher
    Organization: University of Verona, Italy
    Period:15/10/2022-30/05/2024
  • Job Title: Research Associate
    Organization: º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
    Period: 10th June 2024 to till-date

Interests: 

This diverse background fortifies my ability to drive significant progress in Materials science, Photovoltaics, Physics, Semiconductors, Micro-Nano fabrication, thin films, and nanotechnology research, making substantial contributions to the field

Title of Thesis

Performance of CZTX (X= S, Se) thin film solar cells developed by simplified process and efficiency enhancement through back contact modification.

Details of research:

This project, Reimagining Photovoltaics Manufacturing, is an adventurous and ambitious programme focused in the manufacturing of inorganic thin film solar cells with faster, more efficiently targeted laser annealing. Research highlights with the CZTS PV ink preparation using solution-based approach followed with laser annealing.  The annealing process performed using a modified 808nm diode laser beam profile using holographic optical elements provided by one of our project partners and the establishment of optimum process parameters for high quality and rapid annealing. 

This research highlights consideration of the energy efficiency of the developed process and scalability for manufacturing applications will be made.

Supervisors

Dr. Elliot Woolley (Line Manager)