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I am excited to announce the publication of my latest research, where we explore innovative approaches to harnessing the power of ocean waves through the Sloshing Phenomena in a Hybrid Floating Breakwater system. In this work, we examine how this unique system can efficiently capture wave energy for both coupled and uncoupled heave, surge, and roll degrees of freedom. As renewable energy becomes increasingly vital in our global efforts to combat climate change, wave energy stands out as an underutilized yet promising solution. Our research aims to contribute to this growing field by showcasing how hybrid floating structures can be optimized for enhanced energy capture, offering a sustainable option for the future.

Happy to announce that the last study of my PhD has finally been published! We developed a quasi-static closed loop wind farm control methodology which utilizes a wake model and a fatigue load look up table to perform performance optimization of wind farms, and tests it in an aeroelastic Large Eddy Simulation framework. We also showcase the capability of such a farm controller to adapt to turbine downtime and determine new state of optimal operation through wake steering. Thank you to my supervisor Johan Meyers for his guidance, and my thesis student Christophe del Fosse et d'Espierres for developing and validating the load look up table! For those interested, the text is available open source in the journal Wind Energy (https://lnkd.in/eJwtEYxN). My PhD text is also available online in KU Leuven repositories (https://lnkd.in/ecYGu42k)

☀️ New publication!! ⬇️ Network science can improve the sustainable development of solar energy - https://lnkd.in/ehKVWJCP There is so much important dual-use solar (e.g. agrivoltaics & ecovoltaics) research, but site-specific designs and methods make it challenging to compare across sites and draw broader conclusions. After running into this challenge again and again, Matthew Sturchio, Christopher Toy, Alex Siggers, Tim Ohlert and I started thinking about the role network science could play in facilitating more coordinated science and moving this field forward. Here, we offer our perspective on the value of a network science approach to dual-use solar research. On a personal note, this is my first peer reviewed publication (🥳) and feels like a big step in my journey as a scientist!!

From energy islands to teaching robots manners, here are Nesta's big predictions for what we'll see more of in 2025

These are the eight trends that could shape 2025 ⬇️ Every year Nesta publishes Future Signals, a collection of data points, observations or insights that could gather momentum in the coming year. A signal might act as a warning, stimulate debate or spotlight promising ideas to be nurtured further over the coming year. This year’s collection explores everything from the potential of artificial islands to generate renewable energy, to a new era of AI-powered parenting and the race to purify lunar water. Step into our Signals gallery to find out what might be in store for 2025: https://lnkd.in/eV_3km_N

Discover how recent research funded by the U.S. Department of Energy is enhancing the durability and stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

One of my first scientific publications (pergamon press) on the decarbonization of power plants using solar energy ... 1997 and a first prototype was built by my start-up in Switzerland in 2000 "CO2 MITIGATION THROUGH THE USE OF HYBRID SOLAR-COMBINED CYCLES"

Hey connections!! I presented my paper on Automatic Solar Tracker in PSG Institute of technology and applied research.

Have you seen our latest Materials Horizons 10th anniversary Reflection article written by Fang-Xing Xiao and Bin Liu looking back on their very first Materials Horizons publication on an LbL self-assembly strategy for the preparation of a rutile@anatase TiO2 NRs@CdS QDs ternary core–shell heterostructure? The authors reflect on their publication during the inaugural year of the journal and review the subsequent research on LbL assembly mediated interface design triggered by this work. They aim to explore in depth the key role of the interface engineering afforded by this booming strategy in finely regulating the charge transport and separation for solar energy conversion. Read the article here: 🔗https://lnkd.in/eTqBpEgR Why not also read our other insightful Reflection articles in the collection? 👉https://lnkd.in/eSx9QCKS

Sta-bility or Not Sta-bility, that is the question. The answer of course is stability. And long term stability of perovskite solar cells is paramount. Without it, PSCs will only be useful in a handful of niche use cases. Our latest research blog, written by Fluxim's Dr. Antonio Cabas Vidani and in collaboration with our colleagues at the Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics at Empa looks a Aging and Characterization of High-Band Gap Solar Cells. This blog is useful for researchers who are looking to enhance their understanding of high-bandgap solar cells and explore advanced techniques for improving their performance and durability. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/etFAQDKB Jarla Thiesbrummel Kristofer Tvingstedt Davide Bartesaghi