Dr. Bethan Charles

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Biography

Bethan Charles is a Lecturer in Renewable Energy at the University of Bristol, where she investigates sustainable solar device design. She graduated with a Master of Physics from Durham University, and further completed a Master of Research and PhD in Sustainable Chemical Technologies at the University of Bath, focusing on structure-property relationships of photoactive layers in emerging photovoltaics. Prior to joining the University of Bristol in November 2022, she worked at the University of Cambridge on solar energy harvesting devices. Her research interests include improving solar energy efficiencies, sustainable practices in photovoltaic (PV) technology, and equitable access to clean energy, addressing energy security and the climate crisis. She employs a range of materials characterization techniques, and her projects include developing thin-film solar cells and integrating clean energy solutions in local and international communities, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Bethan supervises various fourth-year engineering research projects, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2022-11-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Lecturer in Renewable Energy conducting research in sustainable solar device design.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
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  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.