Photovoltaics, Photonics

  • Lasers for Solar Cell Manufacturing
  • Laser Recycling of Silver from Silicon Solar Cells
  • Superhydrophobic Surfaces
  • Perovskite Solar Cells
  • Photodetectors
  • Photonics Materials and Structures

Hypersonics

  • Laser Micromachining of Hypersonic CMC Materials
  • Laser Brazing of Dissimilar Ceramics
  • Fiber Optic Integration
  • Hypersonic Sensors
  • Material Research

Current Research Funding

  • National Science Foundation (NSF)
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC)
  • Natcoresolar
  • NASA Langley Research Center
  • NSF I/UCRC Laser Center (NSF & Industry)
  • Department of Energy (DOE)
  • Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Solar Energy Technology Office
  • Various Industries