GPVC 2023
Global Photovoltaic Conference 2023 (GPVC 2023)
September 6 (Wed) - 8 (Fri), 2023
Kimdaejung Convention Center, Gwangju, Korea
Prof. Jingbi You
Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISCAS)
2005-2010, Ph.D., Material Sciences, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
2001-2005, B.S., Electronic Science and Engineering, Hubei University, China
2015-Present, Professor, Material Sciences, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
2010-2015, Postdoc, Material Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Perovskite solar cells
Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells
Perovskite light-emitting diodes
Dr. Jihye Gwak
Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER)
2000-2003, Ph.D., Materials Chemistry, Université Montpellier II, Montpellier, France
1996-1998, M.S., Physical Chemistry, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
1992-1996, B.S., Chemistry, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
2023-Present, Chief, Photovoltaics Research Department, KIER, Daejeon, Korea
2022-Present, Commission member, Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth, Korea
2022-Present, Non-executive Director, National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
2022-Present, Associate Member, National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK)
2021-2022, Advisory Member, 4th Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology (PACST), Korea
2020-2023, Director, Renewable Energy Institute, KIER, Daejeon, Korea
2016-present, Professor, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, Korea
2010-Present, Member, Association of Korean Woman Scientists & Engineers (KWSE)
2009-Present, Member, Korea Photovoltaic Society (KPVS)
2009-Present, Member, Korean Society for New and Renewable Energy (KSNRE)
2005-Present, Senior & Principal Researcher, KIER, Daejeon, Korea
2003-2005, JSPS Postdoctoral fellow, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan
2000-2003, Student Researcher, Institut Européen des Membranes (IEM-UMII), Montpellier, France
1998-2000, Researcher, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), Suwon, Korea
Solar Photovoltaic cells
Integrated Photovoltaics
Renewable Energy
Role of PV in achieving the Net-Zero Goal
Dr. Mauro Pravettoni
Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS)
2007-2011, Ph.D., Physics, Imperial College of London, London, UK
2004-2005, M.Eng., Plasma Physics, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
1996-2003, M.S., Physics, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
2012-2016, B.A. Philosophy, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
2019-Present, co-convenor National IEC Committee, Singapore
2017-Present, Cluster Director, SERIS, National University of Singapore, Singapore
2017-Present, Technical Expert, European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research (EMPIR), Horizon 2020, European Union
2017-Present, Technical Assessor, National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), Australia
2016-2017, Teacher of Physivs, Liceo Ginnasio Cairoli, Vigevano, Italy
2010-2016, Associate Researcher, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Canobbio, Switzerland
2007-2010, Research Officer, DG Joint Research Centre, European Commission, Ispra, Italy
2006-2007, Process Engineer, ST Mictroelectronics, Agrate, Italy
2006-2006, Jr Consultant, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Milan, Italy
Photovoltaic characterization
Photovoltaic module reliability
Philosophy of measurements
Prof. Sung-Yeon Jang
Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST)
2000-2004, Ph.D., Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, US
1991-2000, B.S./M.S., Polymer Science & Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
2004-2006, Postdoc Researcher, University of California Berkeley, US
2006-2011 Senior Researcher, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, Korea
2011-2019 Associate Professor, Applied Chemistry, Kookmin University, Seoul, Korea
2019-Present, Professor, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, Korea
Quantum Dot Solar Cells
Organic Solar Cells
Low bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells
Wearable Thermoelectrics
Prof. Masafumi YAMAGUCHI
Toyota Technological Institute
1978, Ph.D., Electronics, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
Professor Emeritus and Invited Research Fellow at the TTI: since 2016.
Research Supervisor at the NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation) Electrical Communications Laboratories (ECL) : 1981-1985.
Section Head of Energy Components Section at the NTT ECL: 1986-1993.
Principal Professor at the Toyota Technological Institute (TTI), Nagoya, Japan : 1994-2015.
Chairman, PV R&D Review Committee under the NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization): since 2020.
Project Leader of the “High Performance PV R&D Project” under the NEDO: 2008-2015.
Research Supervisor of the “Creative Clean Energy Generation using Solar Energy” under the JST (Japan Science and Technology Agency): 2009-2017.
Visiting Professor of the University of Tokyo: 2011-2013.
Visiting Professor of the Kyushu University: 2013-2019.
Visiting Professor of the Chiba Institute of Technology: since 2020.
High-efficiency multi-junction, Si tandem and Si solar cells, space solar cells, defects in semiconductors, PV-powered vehicle applications
The Becquerel Prize from the European Commission in 2004.
The William Cherry Award from the IEEE in 2008.
The PVSEC Award in 2011.
The WCPEC Award in 2014.
The Science and Technology Award by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2015.
for his outstanding contributions to the development of science and technology of photovoltaics such as high-efficiency multi-junction solar cells, space solar cells, concentrator solar cells and as one of the world leaders of the development of photovoltaics and as one of the driving forces for international co-operation.
Prof. Ahmad Wafi Bin Mahmood Zuhdi
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
2010 – 2014, Ph.D, Microelectroncis Engineering, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2004 – 2008, M.Eng Electonics & Electrical Engineering, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2009 – 2014, Tutor, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia
2015 – 2018, Senior Lecturer, College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia
2019 – present, Principal Researcher, Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia
Rigid & flexible CIGS solar cells
Tandem CIGS-perovskite solar cells
PV system design & applications
Energy transition
Prof. Takashi Minemoto
Ritsumeikan University
Ritsumeikan University, Japan Ph.D Electric and Electronic Engineering 2001
Ritsumeikan University, Japan MS Electric and Electronic Engineering 1999
Limited term researcher, Institute of Energy Conversion, University of Delaware, USA, 2001-2002.
Post-doctoral fellow, Ritsumeikan University, Japan, 2003-2004.
Lecturer (Scientist), Ritsumeikan University, Japan, 2004-2009.
Associate Professor, Ritsumeikan University, Japan, 2009-2015.
Professor, Ritsumeikan University, Japan, 2015-present.
Thin-film solar cells (CIS and perovskite), Photovoltaic system.
Dr. Kaining Ding
IEK5-Photovoltaik, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
Jan. 2010 – Dec. 2012: PhD in electrical engineering at the RWTH-Aachen University,Grade: summa cum laude (with honors) Title: Silicon alloys for silicon solar cells
Oct. 2007 – Nov. 2009: Master in material science at the RWTH-Aachen University, Overall grade: 1.0 (with honors) Title: Simulation and characterization of a-Si/µc-Si thin-film tandem solar cells
Oct. 2004 – Sep. 2007: Bachelor in material science at the RWTH-Aachen University,Overall grade: 1.6
Mar. 2023 – present: Executive Chair of “International Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cell Value Chain Alliance”
Sep. 2020 – present: Head of Department “Silicon heterojunction solar cells and modules” JÜLICH
Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cell and Module
Perovskite SHJ tandem
Lightweight modules
Integrated Photovoltaics
Dr. Young Woo Ok
Georgia Institute of Technology
Mar 2001 - Aug 2005- Ph. D, Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju, Korea
Mar 1999 - Feb 2001- M.S, Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Gwangju, Korea
Mar 1995 - Feb 1999-B.S. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
Jul. 2020 – Present Senior Research Engineer in ECE, Georgia Institute of Technology
Feb. 2009 - Jun. 2020 Research Engineer II in ECE, Georgia Institute of Technology T
Oct. 2007 - Sep. 2008 Visiting Research Fellow in Semiconductor and Solar Cells group, Australian National University
Sep. 2005 - Sep. 2007 Post-doctoral Fellow in Materials Science and Engineering, Korea University
Jan. 2006 - Oct. 2006 Technical adviser in Korea Photovoltaics Development Organization, Korea
• Development of new structure and processing technology for high efficiency and low-cost p- and n-type based Si solar cells including p-PERC and TOPCon.
• 2D and 3D device simulation to understand the loss mechanism of fabricated Si solar cells.
• Device simulation and fabrication of Si bottom cells for the Si/Perovskite tandem solar cells.
• Analysis of structures and compositions in various semiconductor materials using TEM, XPS, AES
Prof. Ho-Young Jung
Chonnam National University
2003-2007, Ph.D., Dept. of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, KAIST, Daejeon, Korea
1995-1997, M.S., Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
1991-1995, B.S., Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
2012-Present, Professor, Dept. of Environment & Energy Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
2023-2026, Committee member, The committee for Hydrogen City, KAIA, MOLIT
2022-2030, Director, Center for HPP-SRC, ADD, DAPA
2022-2025, Director, Gwangju Green Environment Center (GJGEC), Ministry of Environment
2020-2023, Chairman of Subcommittee, Committee for KGS Code and Standards, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
2016-2024, Committee member, Energy Policy Committee, Gwangju Metropolitan City
2018-2022, Committee member, Committee for Gas Accident Investigation, KGS
2012-2014, Executive Director, The Korean Society of Intellectual Property Education & Research
2009-2012, Professor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Kwangwon National University (Samcheok campus), Samcheok, Korea
2008-2009, Research Associate, USC, USA
2007-2008, PostDoc, KAIST, Korea
Proton Exchange Membrane / Anion Exchange Membrane / Reinforced Membrane
Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell
Vanadium Redox Flow Battery
Hybrid Carbon Battery
Electrolyzer (AEM/PEM)
Prof. Won Chang Sub
Scotra
1998-2004, Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea
1996-1998, M.S., Electrical Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea
1988-1994, B.S., Electrical Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea
Industrial
2019 ~ Present, CTO, R&D Center, Scotra co, Ltd. Gunsan, Korea.
2010 ~ 2019, Principal Research Engineer, R&D Division Power Conversion team, LSIS Electrotechnology, Anyang, Korea.
Teaching
2023 ~ Present, Lecturer, Graduate school Electrical Engineering Dept. Konkuk Univ., Seoul, Korea
2019 ~ 2022, Lecturer, Graduate school Electrical Engineering Dept. Konkuk Univ., Seoul, Korea
Research
2023 ~ Present, Visiting Fellow, Engineering Sch : PV & Renewable Energy, UNSW, Sydney, Australia
PV system Estimation and standardization
PV Module and System for Floating Solar generation System
Hydrogen production and floating PV system Hybrid Energy Conversion
Prof. Jae Hak Jung
Yeungnam University
1991-1994, Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, POSTECH, Pohang, Korea
1989-1991, M.S., Chemical Engineering, POSTECH, Pohang, Korea
1984-1988, B.S., Chemical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
1994-Present, Professor, School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyongsan, Korea
1996–1997 Post-Doc Fellow: Department of Chemical Engineering in MIT, USA
2003–2004 Visiting Professor: Lab. of Thin film Solar Cell in Univ. of Florida, USA
2005–2006 Vice Dean: College of Engineering in Yeungnam Univ., Gyongsan, Korea
2007-2009 Information Director of Korea Institute of Chemical Engineering Association, Seoul, Korea
2007-2012 Director: Business Incuvation Center, Yeungnam Univ., Gyongsan, Korea
2011-2012 Business Director of Korea Institute of Chemical Engineering Associatio, Seoul, Korea
2011-2012 Director : Global Internship Program, Yeungnam University, Gyongsan, Korea
2011-2013 Director: Office of Research Cooperation Foundation, Yeungnam Univ., Gyongsan, Korea
2011- 2013 Vice-President, Office of Funded Research, Yeungnam Univ., Gyongsan, Korea
2011~2021 Director: Ms. Ph.D. Education Center for PhotoVoltaic Specialists., Gyongsan, Korea
2007-2023 Director: Rigional Innovation Center for PV Cell and Module, Yeungnam Univ., Gyongsan, Korea
2017-Present, Director: National MW-level Power Plant R&BD Demonstration Center, Gyongsan, Korea
2023-Present, Chairman: Professor Council of Yeungnam University, Gyongsan, Korea
Agrivoltaics
Manufacturing Single Crystal Si Ingot for Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells
PV Module Certification and Reliability
PV Power Plant Optimal Design
PV Power plant Trac-record publication
Prof. Bumjoon Kim
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2006.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Seoul National University, 1994-2000
Fall/21-Present : Head, Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, KAIST
Spring/18- : KAIST Endowed Chair Professor
Spring/18-Present : Professor, Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, KAIST
Fall/08-Winter/17 : Assistant, Associate Professor, KAIST
Fall/06-Fall/08 : Postdoc Researcher, Univ. of California, Berkeley (with Prof. Jean Fréchet)
Polymer Solar Cells
Intrinsically-Stretchable Polymer Solar Cells
Smart-Responsive Block Copolymer Particles
Mesoporous Carbon Particles for Electrodes
Mechanically-Robust Polymer Electrolytes