Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE

Dr. Armin Richter

High-Efficiency Silicon Solar Cells

Development of high efficiency silicon solar cells along the whole process chain
Analysis of loss mechanisms and 3d device simulations of silicon solar cells
Characterization of fundamental properties silicon such as Auger recombination
In depth characterization of dielectric surface passivation layers
Development and characterization of atomic layer deposited (ALD) thin films for PV applications such as
o Silicon surface passivation
o Electron / hole transport layers for perovskite solar cells
o Transparent conductive oxides (TCOs)

since 2014	Scientist at Fraunhofer ISE
2009-2014	Ph. D. (physics), University of Konstanz/Fraunhofer ISE. Title: "Aluminum oxide for the surface passivation of high efficiency silicon solar cells"
2008	Diploma in Physics from University Hamburg/Fraunhofer ISE. Title (translated): "Front surface passivation of n-type silicon solar cells with amorphous silicon"
since 2007	Researcher at Fraunhofer ISE in the group High-efficiency Silicon Solar Cells
2002-2008	Student at University Hamburg (physics)