Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Engineering, University of Exeter
I am an experimental materials chemist with expertise in designing, synthesizing, and characterizing materials for solar energy research, including photovoltaics, photothermal, photocatalytic, and passive cooling technologies. My strong background in inorganic chemistry and materials science has enabled me to create custom nano-scale materials for solar energy applications.
My current research focuses on developing new technologies to significantly reduce energy demand in the built environment at an acceptable cost. The goal is to reduce heat loss and control incoming solar radiation to maximize solar gain in winter, minimize heat loss, and reverse these effects in summer, all while ensuring optimal natural lighting without glare.
I am developing innovative, multifunctional nanocomposite materials that blend Phase Change Materials (PCM), Transparent Insulating Materials (TIM), Transparent Infrared Absorbers (TIA), and Thermochromic Materials (TCM) to create smart coatings for glass panes. Targeting the UK’s colder weather, this multifold nanocomposite coating maximizes solar gain and minimizes heat loss, ensuring optimal natural lighting and indoor thermal comfort. Additionally, the infrared shielding properties of the composite, along with the PCM, control the heat produced by sunlight, providing better thermal comfort.