A Bit About Me, Stephen Bremner
My research is focused on semiconductors with energy applications in mind. From molecular beam epitaxy of III-V compound based nanostructures, integration of III-V compounds with silicon, through to improving conventional solar cell designs. The use of weather forecasting and machine learning in the design and operation of hybrid renewable energy systems is a growing interest as well.
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EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
High Efficiency Solar Cells
Mainly focused on III-V on silicon tandems, but generally interested in approaches to achieve high efficiency. In particular the integration of silicon solar cells with III-V fabrication can be challenging!
1992 - 1995
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics
Novel Solar Cells
By exploring fundamental limits to efficiency and experimental approaches I am interested in new ways to improve efficiency by harnessing energy flows in all of its forms.
Climate and Weather Impacts on Large Scale Renewable Energy Generation
Using meteorological models to predict renewable energy resources combined with machine learning to design and operate large scale RE generators. Also using climate models to study impacts of climate change on PV performance in the future.
1997 - 2002
University of New South Wales
PhD in Electrical Engineering