Dr. Kean Fong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kean Chern received his Bachelor's degree with class honours in Electronics Engineering from Multimedia University, Malaysia in 2005, and obtained his PhD degree in Engineering (Photovoltaics) from the Australian National University, Australia in 2012. He worked as a Test Engineer at Intel Corporation from 2005 to 2008, developing test libraries for Intel's multi-core processors and chipsets. Currently, he serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University, conducting research at the Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems. His work focuses on developing high-efficiency interdigitated back contact solar cells and modeling silicon solar cells to enhance their performance. He is actively involved in characterizing silicon solar cells through various measurement techniques and simulations, striving for advancements in solar cell efficiency and technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Test Engineer

2005-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Intel Corporation • Malaysia

Developed test libraries for Intel multi-core processors and chipsets.

Senior Research Fellow

2012-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Conducting research on high-efficiency solar cells and silicon solar cells modeling.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.