Dr. David Payne

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Payne’s primary research expertise is in photovoltaics (PV), focusing on lowering costs and increasing the efficiency of solar cells to accelerate the uptake of sustainable clean energy production. He heads the PV optical characterization lab at Macquarie University and has a strong track record in successful research grant acquisition and management, with a total of $5.3 million in research funding. His published works include over 60 research papers in high-quality scientific journals, and he is named inventor on six patents. Current projects aim at developing highly efficient solar windows and improving solar module recycling through microwave processing. He teaches various units in electronic and electrical engineering at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and has recently co-led efforts on creative approaches to high-quality practical remote learning. He has received multiple teaching innovation awards and has contributed actively to improving laboratory safety management within his department.

Research Interests

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).