Dr. Shona Mcnab

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shona McNab is a Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in Photovoltaic Renewable Energy Engineering. She is currently working on the OMEGA singlet fission project, which aims to boost the efficiency of silicon solar cells through carrier multiplication and the use of an organic capping layer. As a key member of the silicon device interface teams, Shona focuses on understanding the charge transfer processes occurring at the organic layer of silicon solar cells, striving to develop systems that maximize efficacy. She completed her PhD in Material Science at the University of Oxford in 2024, where her research centered on alternative dielectrics for hole selective TOPCon contacts in high-efficiency silicon solar cells. Throughout her academic career, she has developed extensive knowledge of thin film deposition and characterization techniques.

Research Interests

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.