Dr. Ned Ekins Daukes

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Biography

Ned Ekins-Daukes is a full professor at the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering at UNSW. He completed his PhD in Solid State Physics at Imperial College London in 2000, following his MSc in Semiconductor Science & Technology in 1996 and his MSci in Physics & Electronics from the University of St Andrews in 1995. His research focuses on enhancing the efficiency of photovoltaic solar cells, aspiring to reach the ultimate efficiency limit for solar power conversion, which is estimated to be 87%. His research involves establishing the thermodynamic boundaries that indicate the processes that can lead to efficiency improvements. Ekins-Daukes has conducted practical work to demonstrate working proof-of-principle devices through computer modeling and optical spectroscopy, in addition to standard photovoltaic device measurements. His work has led to the development of advanced concept devices, including quantum solar cells and hybrid photovoltaic-thermal systems, which aim to exceed the conventional performance of solar technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Full Professor in the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering.

Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer

2008-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Held various positions in the Physics department.

Lecturer

2005-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Lecturer in the School of Physics.

Research Fellow

2003-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Toyota Technological Institute • Japan

JSPS research fellow.

Awards

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Research Supervisor Award

2022-01-01
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Staff Excellence Award Research Excellence

2018-01-01
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Rector's Award for Excellence in Research Supervision

2010-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.