The NOA | Salomé Group recently hosted Muhammad Kashif, a PhD candidate from the University of Parma (Italy), for a two-month research stay focused on the development of emerging thin-film photovoltaic technologies.
Supervised at his home institution by Prof. Alessio Bosio, Kashif’s research centers on Sb₂(S,Se)₃-based solar cells, a promising class of absorber materials for low-cost and sustainable photovoltaics.
During his stay at INL, Kashif worked on the growth of Sb₂(S,Se)₃ thin films using hydrothermal methods, exploring scalable approaches for high-quality absorber layer fabrication. His activities also included thin-film deposition processes and comprehensive solar cell characterization, combining electrical and optical analysis.
The research was carried out using INL’s advanced infrastructure, including cleanroom facilities and glovebox environments, enabling controlled fabrication and testing of photovoltaic devices.
This visit contributed to strengthening collaboration between INL and the University of Parma, while supporting the exchange of knowledge and expertise in next-generation thin-film solar cell technologies.
INL and the NOA| Salomé Group remain committed to fostering international collaboration and training the next generation of researchers in advanced nanofabrication and energy materials.