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SCHOOL OF PHYSICS,
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PHONE (Office) : 04-6535318
Summary:
Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin is currently the Director at the Institute of Nano Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR) and a lecturer at School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). He graduated with BEng of Electrical Engineering from University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. He spent about 8 years in industry as a Senior Engineer of Photolithography and Sputtering (R&D) in SilTerra and Fuji Electric, Kulim Hi-Tech Park respectively. In 2012, he graduated with MSc of Physics at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), where he did his research on silicon thin-film solar cells on flexible substrates. In 2016, he obtained his PhD in Photovoltaic Engineering from University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, where he worked on the development of light-trapping schemes in e-beam evaporated laser-crystallised silicon thin-film solar cells on glass superstrates.
His expertise is in photovoltaic materials and devices (PVMD). His current research includes black silicon, perovskite, organic and other thin-film solar cells for conventional, solar windows and indoor photovoltaic applications. Besides, he also works on anti-reflective coatings for optoelectronic devices. He also has ongoing works on simulation of solar cells using ray tracing and other device simulation platforms. To date, he has published more than 50 research papers in the field of photovoltaic and he is also active in reviewing manuscripts for high-impact journals such as IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, Solar Energy, Applied Surface Science, Nanoscale, ACS Applied Energy Materials, Results in Physics, Energies and others. He has been a keynote speaker and an invited speaker in international conferences, seminars and trainings on topics related to the physics of solar cells, optics and light-trapping, photovoltaic technologies and photovoltaic manufacturing. He is a Professional Technologist (Ts.) in the area of Green Technology, awarded by Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT). Besides, he is a TTT-certified trainer (Human Resource Development Corporation’s Train-the-Trainer Certification Program). To date, he has successfully conducted five training sessions to more than 120 managers and engineers of First Solar Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Kulim Hi-Tech Park) and Maxeon Solar Technologies/SunPower Malaysia (Alor Gajah, Melaka), in 2023, under HRD Corp SBL–Khas Scheme.
Expertise: Photovoltaic Materials and Devices (PVMD), Solar PV Technologies.
Current Projects:
1. Black Silicon Solar Cells
2. Perovskite & Organic Solar Cells
3. Solar Windows
4. Indoor Photovoltaics
5. Simulation of Solar Cells (Ray Tracing)
RESEARCH PROFILE
USM Expert: https://experts.usm.my/index.php/main/myexpertcv/SWM4WnZHN2Zld0lNTUptVmJydXdYQT09
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7e2euQ0AAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mohd_Zamir_Pakhuruddin
Web of Science: https://publons.com/researcher/2204346/mohd-zamir-pakhuruddin
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?origin=resultslist&authorId=36864588600&zone=
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/mohdzamirpakhuruddin
RESEARCHER ID
Researcher ID: O-9456-2016
Scopus ID: 36864588600
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-5067-6266
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
PhD of Photovoltaic Engineering (University of New South Wales, UNSW, Australia - 2016)
Thesis: “Development of Light Trapping Schemes in Evaporated Laser-Crystallised Silicon Thin- Film Solar Cells on Glass Superstrates”
Link to thesis (UNSW): https://www.unsworks.unsw.edu.au/primo-explore/fulldisplay?vid=UNSWORKS&docid=unsworks_40844&context=L
MSc of Physics (By Research) (Universiti Sains Malaysia, USM, Malaysia - 2012)
Thesis: “Thin Film Silicon Solar Cell Prepared by Thermal Evaporation on Polyimide Substrate”
Link to thesis (USM): http://eprints.usm.my/45591/
BEng of Electrical Engineering (University of Sheffield, United Kingdom - 2003)
WORK EXPERIENCE (ACADEMIA)
Director (2022-Present)
Institute of Nano Optoelectronics Research and Technology (INOR), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
Senior Lecturer (2016-Present)
School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
Senate Member of USM (2022-Present)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
Industry-USM Collaboration Planning and Monitoring Committee (2020-Present)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
Industry Liaison: Osram Opto Semiconductors (2020-Present)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
AIxCHANGE: CEO@FACULTY Programme Focal Point (2019-Present)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
Head of Research for Energy Studies (2017-Present)
School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
Head of Thermal Management Research Laboratory (2019-Present)
School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
Acting Program Chairman for Applied Physics (Feb-Sep 2019)
School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
Head of Nano-Optoelectronics Research and Technology Laboratory (2017-2018)
School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia
WORK EXPERIENCE (INDUSTRY)
Senior R&D Engineer (Sputtering) (2011-2012)
Fuji Electric (Malaysia), Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kulim, Malaysia
Senior Engineer (Photolithography) (2003-2009)
SilTerra Malaysia, Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kulim, Malaysia
Expertise: Photovoltaic Materials and Devices (PVMD), Solar PV Technologies.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Grant: RUI Top Down
Research: "Effects of AlGaN Electron Blocking Layer Structures on Light Output Power of the GaN-based Blue Light-emitting Diodes"
Account: 1001/CINOR/8011141
Amount: RM185,000
Duration: 1/2/2022 - 31/1/2023
Grant: FRGS
Research: "Elucidation of the Light-Trapping Mechanism in Ultrathin Perovskite Solar Cells with Rear Silver Nanoparticles"
Account: FRGS/1/2019/STG02/USM/02/5
Amount: RM122,500
Duration: 1/9/2019 - 31/8/2022
Grant: Short-Term
Research: "Development of Black Silicon for Solar Cells"
Account: 304/PFIZIK/6315063
Amount: RM34,700
Duration: 1/8/2017 - 31/7/2019
CO-INVESTIGATOR
Grant: FRGS
Research: "Elucidation of the Film Formation Mechanism and Optical Properties of Cs2TiX6 (X=I or Br) Perovskite Films as Potential Solar Cells Absorber."
Account: FRGS/1/2020/STG07/USM/02/5
Amount: RM127,100
Duration: 1/11/2020 - 31/10/2023
Grant: FRGS
Research: "Elucidation of the Charge Transport Mechanism in Perovskite Solar Cells with Zinc Oxide Quantum Dots Employed as Electron Transport Material"
Account: FRGS/1/2018/STG02/USM/02/8
Amount: RM125,000
Duration: 1/1/2019 - 31/2/2021
Grant: FRGS
Research: "Defect Passivation Effect via Modification of Charge Transport Mechanism in Tunnel Junction at Silicon-Perovskite Interface"
Account: FRGS/1/2018/STG02/UKM/02/5
Amount: RM67,200
Duration: 1/1/2019 - 31/2/2020
Grant: FRGS
Research: "A Dual Approach of Experimental and Theoretical Studies on Donor-Pi-Acceptor Bridge Type Ferrocenyl Chalcones for Solar Cell Applications"
Account: FRGS/1/2017/STG07/USM/02/12
Amount: RM94,340
Duration: 15/8/2017 - 14/8/2020
Grant: RUI
Research: "Epitaxial Growth of Indium-Rich InGaN Thin Films Using Metalorganic Chemical Vapour Deposition Technique"
Account: -
Amount: RM69,000
Duration: 1/8/2020 - 31/7/2023
Grant: RUI
Research: "Battery Energy Storage System for Integration of Mass Clean Solar Energy into Power Grid to Enhance Energy Security in Malaysia"
Account: -
Amount: RM70,000
Duration: 1/10/2020 - 30/9/2023
Grant: RUI
Research: "Epitaxial and Electrical Optimization of GaN-based Resonant Tunneling Diodes through Physical Simulation"
Account: 1001/PELECT/8014048
Amount: RM94,670
Duration: 1/5/2018 - 30/4/2020
Grant: RUI
Research: "Thermally Efficient Polymer Substrates for Flexcircuits in Microelectronics Applications"
Account: 1001/PFIZIK/8014082
Amount: RM124,700
Duration: 1/9/2018 - 31/8/2020
Grant: Short-Term
Research: "Fabrication And Characterisation Of Silicon Carbide Quantum Dots"
Account: 304/PFIZIK/6315133
Amount: RM38,465.70
Duration: 15/3/2018 - 14/3/2020
ZAT386/4 – Physics of Semiconductor Devices
ZAT487/4 - Semiconductor Fabrication Processes
ZCT293/2 – Undergraduate Lab 200
ZCT591/4 – MSc Lab Experimental Techniques
Final Year Projects (Undergraduate)
1. Siti Sarah Hamil, "Development of Black Silicon for Solar Cells" (Completed 2018, Main Supervisor).
2. Siti Khadijah Mohamad, "Development of Black Silicon for Solar Cells" (Completed 2018, Main Supervisor).
3. Norfarhana Hamzah, "Simulation of Light-Trapping in Thin Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells" (Completed 2018, Main Supervisor).
4. Nur Fitriah Rais, "Simulation of Light-Trapping in Thin Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells" (Completed 2018, Main Supervisor).
5. Najah Amani Musaddad, "Analysis of Optical Losses in Thin Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cells by Wafer Ray Tracer" (Completed 2019, Main Supervisor).
6. Nur Arifa Isa, "Analysis of Optical Losses in Thin Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cells by Wafer Ray Tracer" (Completed 2019, Main Supervisor).
7. Arif Muhaimin Ariffin Mahidi,"Texturing of Cover Glass for Light-Trapping in Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells" (Completed 2019, Main Supervisor).
8. Mohamad Aliff Asraff Rosle, "Texturing of Cover Glass for Light-Trapping in Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells" (Completed 2019, Main Supervisor).
9. Fazera Fadzil, "Silver Nanoparticles Integrated with Anti-Reflective Coating for Enhanced Light Trapping in Monocrystalline Silicon for Photovoltaics" (Completed 2020, Main Supervisor).
10. Izyan Syazwana Mohd Zakie, "Silver Nanoparticles Integrated with Anti-Reflective Coating for Enhanced Light Trapping in Monocrystalline Silicon for Photovoltaics" (Completed 2020, Main Supervisor).
11. Radin Nursyamim Syafiqah Radin Salehuddin, "Nano-Inverted Pyramids by Wet Chemical Etching for Improved Broadband Light Absorption in Monocrystalline Silicon for Photovoltaics" (Completed 2020, Main Supervisor).
12. Nuranis Liyana Muhamad Burhan, "Nano-Inverted Pyramids by Wet Chemical Etching for Improved Broadband Light Absorption in Monocrystalline Silicon for Photovoltaics" (Completed 2020, Main Supervisor).
13. Kaliraj A/L Pachiappan @ Arasu, "Simulation of Double Layer Anti-Reflective Coating on Thin Silicon Solar Cells by Ray Tracing" (Completed 2021, Main Supervisor).
14. Goh Zong Ken, "Simulation of Double Layer Anti-Reflective Coating on Thin Silicon Solar Cells by Ray Tracing" (Completed 2021, Main Supervisor).
15. Mohamad Noor Farez Rosli, "Simulation of Semi-Transparent Perovskite Absorber for Solar Windows by Ray Tracing" (Completed 2021, Main Supervisor).
16. Amirul Firdaus Bin Abdullah, "Simulation of Semi-Transparent Perovskite Absorber for Solar Windows by Ray Tracing" (Completed 2021, Main Supervisor).
17. Haziq bin Harun, “Simulation of organic solar cell with transparent contacts for solar windows”, 2022 (Main Supervisor).
18. Muhammad Zulhakimie bin Ahmad Zalani, “Simulation of organic solar cell with transparent contacts for solar windows”, 2022 (Main Supervisor).
19. Mohamad Fathul Bari bin Mohd Fuad, “Simulation of perovskite solar cell with transparent contacts for solar windows”, 2022 (Main Supervisor).
20. Najihah binti Rammely, “Simulation of perovskite solar cell with transparent contacts for solar windows”, 2022 (Main Supervisor).
21. Muhammad Aidil Haikal bin Osman, “Optical loss analysis in thin silicon solar cell by ray tracing”, 2023 (Main Supervisor).
22. Nur Irsyaduddin Najwa bin Nazaruddin, “Optical loss analysis in thin silicon solar cell by ray tracing”, 2023 (Main Supervisor).
MSc Coursework (Project)
1. Nourah Alsaraawi, "Synthesis of Black Silicon by Metal-Assisted Chemical Etching for Photovoltaics" (Completed 2018, Main Supervisor).
2. Mazalina Ahmad, "Silver Nanoparticles for Light-Trapping in Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells" (Completed 2018, Main Supervisor).
3. Vithyaananthini A/P Govindaraju, "Indium Tin Oxide as Transparent Contact on Textured Glass" (Completed 2020, Main Supervisor).
4. Sharuvindan Nair A/L Rajendran, "Tin Oxide as Electron Transport Layer in Perovskite Solar Cell" (In Progress, Main Supervisor).
MSc (Research)
1. Afidah Md Noor, "Synthesis and Characterization of Black Silicon by Silver-Assisted Chemical Etching for Solar Cell" (Graduated 2021, Main Supervisor).
2. Mimi Sofwana Saparuan, "Nano-Inverted Pyramids for Light Trapping in Monocrystalline Silicon for Solar Cells" (Ongoing, Main Supervisor).
3. Mohamad Aliff Asraff Rosle, "PEDOT:PSS Polymer-Based Heterojunction Emitter for Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cells" (Ongoing, Main Supervisor).
PhD
1. Amer Neamah Jarad, "Synthesis and Characterization of Conductive Polyaniline Using 24 Hours Chemical Oxidative Process for Organic Solar Cells" (Graduated 2017, Co-Supervisor).
2. Idris Muhammad Sani, "Synthesis and Characterization of MgO and MgO/ZnO Multilayer Thin Films for Heat Spreading Application in Light Emitting Diode Packaging" (Graduated 2021, Co-Supervisor).
3. Auwal Abdulkadir, "Fabrication and Characterization of Black Silicon for Heterojunction Solar Cells" (Graduated 2022, Main Supervisor).
4. Muhiddin Ahmad Sheriff, “Low-Cost Surface Passivation for Black Silicon Solar Cells by Liquid Phase Deposition Techniques” (Ongoing, Main Supervisor).
5. Shahnawaz Uddin, “Black Silicon Fabricated by Aluminium-Assisted Chemical Etching for Solar Cells” (Ongoing, Main Supervisor).
6. Halo Dalshad Omar, “Flexible Black Silicon Fabricated by Silver-Assisted Chemical Etching for Solar Cells” (Ongoing, Main Supervisor).
7. Zulfa Zahri, "Elucidation of the Light-Trapping Mechanism in Ultrathin Perovskite Solar Cells with Rear Silver Nanoparticles" (Ongoing, Main Supervisor).
8. Baqandwan Hanadi Ahmed Yaslam, "Synthesis and Characterization of Flexible Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells" (Ongoing, Main Supervisor).
9. Shawbo Abdulsamad Abubaker, " Organic Solar Cells for Indoor Photovoltaic Applications" (Ongoing, Main Supervisor).
10. Abdulkarim Hamza El Ladan, "Synthesis and Investigation of AINB Composite Prepared by Stacking Method for LED Thermal Management Application" (Ongoing, Co-Supervisor).
11. Bashir Yusuf, "Synthesis and Characterization of Molybdenum Oxide Doped Graphene Oxide Thin Film by Spray Pyrolysis for Carrier Selective Contact on Silicon-Based Solar Cells" (Ongoing, Co-Supervisor).
12. Muheeb Ahmad Mousa Alkhalayfeh, "Enhanced Polymer Solar Cells Embedded with Plasmonic Nanoparticles" (Ongoing, Co-Supervisor).
13. Sameen Aslam, "Titanium Halide Perovskites Solar Cells" (Ongoing, Co-Supervisor).
14. Olaoye Abdulmutolib Olajide, “Fabrication and Characterization of Hybrid Colloidal SiC Quantum Dots/Nanostructured Si for Photovoltaic Applications,” (Ongoing, Co-Supervisor).
International Journals
Muheeb Ahmad Alkhalayfeh, Azlan Abdul Aziz, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, Khadijah Mohammedsaleh M. Katubi, “Spiky durian-shaped Au@Ag nanoparticles in PEDOT:PSS for improved efficiency of organic solar cells”, Materials 14(19), 5591 (2021).
Habib Ullah Manzoor, Mohamad Adzhar Md. Zawawi, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, Sha Shiong Ng, Zainuriah Hassan, “High conversion and quantum efficiency indium-rich p-InGaN/p-InGaN/n-InGaN solar cell”, Physica B: Condensed Matter 622, 413339 (2021).
Muheeb Ahmad Alkhalayfeh, Azlan Abdul Aziz, Khadijah Mohammedsaleh M. Katubi, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Recent advances of perovskite solar cells embedded with plasmonic nanoparticles”, Physica Status Solidi A: Applications and Materials Science, 2100310 (2021).
Shahnawaz Uddin, Md. Roslan Hashim, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Effects of annealing temperature towards properties of black silicon fabricated by aluminium-assisted chemical etching”, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 133, 105932 (2021).
Halo Dalshad Omar, Md. Roslan Hashim, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Textured stainless steel foil as efficient rear reflector for flexible black silicon”, Results in Physics 24, 104203 (2021).
Shahnawaz Uddin, Md. Roslan Hashim, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Aluminium-assisted chemical etching for fabrication of black silicon”, Materials Chemistry and Physics 265, 124469 (2021).
Muheeb Ahmad Alkhalayfeh, Azlan Abdul Aziz, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “An overview of enhanced polymer solar cells with embedded plasmonic nanoparticles”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 141, 110726 (2021).
Muheeb Ahmad Alkhalayfeh, Azlan Abdul Aziz, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Enhancing the efficiency of polymer solar cells by embedding Au@Ag NPs Durian shape in buffer layer”, Solar Energy 214, 565-574 (2021).
Halo Dalshad Omar, Md. Roslan Hashim, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Surface morphological and optical properties of flexible black silicon fabricated by metal-assisted chemical etching”, Optics & Laser Technology 136, 106765 (2021).
Bashir Yusuf, Mohd Mahadi Halim, Md Roslan Hashim, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Structural, optical, and electrical properties of spray-pyrolyzed MoO3 thin films by varying precursor molarity, as hole-selective contact for silicon-based heterojunction devices”, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-020-04692-x (2020).
Halo Dalshad Omar, Md. Roslan Hashim, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Optimization of etching time for enhanced broadband absorption in flexible black silicon on stainless steel foil”, Optik 225, 165781 (2020).
Auwal Abdulkadir, Azlan Abdul Aziz, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Properties of indium tin oxide on black silicon after post-deposition annealing for heterojunction solar cells”, Results in Physics 19, 103405 (2020).
Halo Dalshad Omar, Md. Roslan Hashim, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Ray tracing of inverted pyramids for light-trapping in thin crystalline silicon for solar cells”, Optik 219, 165279 (2020).
Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Investigation on light-trapping schemes in crystalline silicon thin-film solar cell on glass superstrate by ray tracer”, AIP Conference Proceedings 2203, 020032 (2020).
Auwal Abdulkadir, Azlan Abdul Aziz, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Impact of micro-texturization on hybrid micro/nano-textured surface for enhanced broadband light absorption in crystalline silicon for application in photovoltaics”, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 105, 104728 (2020).
Auwal Abdulkadir, Azlan Abdul Aziz, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Optimization of etching time for broadband absorption enhancement in black silicon fabricated by one-step electroless silver-assisted wet chemical etching”, Optik 187, 74-80 (2019).
Nur Afidah Md Noor, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Investigation on surface morphological and optical properties of black silicon fabricated by metal-assisted chemical etching with different etchant concentrations”, IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 268 (10.1088/1755-1315/268/1/012064), 012064 (2019).
Nur Afidah Md Noor, Siti Khadijah Mohamad, Siti Sarah Hamil, Mutharasu Devarajan, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Effects of annealing temperature towards surface morphological and optical properties of black silicon fabricated by silver-assisted chemical etching”, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 91, 167-173 (2019).
Nur Afidah Md Noor, Siti Khadijah Mohamad, Siti Sarah Hamil, Mutharasu Devarajan, Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, “Effects of etching time towards broadband absorption enhancement in black silicon fabricated by silver-assisted chemical etching”, Optik 176, 586-592 (2019).
Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, Jialiang Huang, Jonathan Dore, Sergey Varlamov, “Rear texturing for light-trapping in laser-crystallised silicon thin-film solar cells on glass”, Solar Energy 166, 213-219 (2018).
Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, Jialiang Huang, Jonathan Dore, Sergey Varlamov, “Enhanced light-trapping in laser-crystallised silicon thin-film solar cells on glass by optimised back surface reflectors”, Solar Energy 150, 477-484 (2017).
Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, Jialiang Huang, Sven Kühnapfel, Jonathan Dore, Stefan Gall, Sergey Varlamov, “Properties of laser-crystallised silicon thin-film solar cells on textured glass”, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, DOI: 10.1007/s10854-017-6809-6 (2017).
M. G. Faraj, M. Z. Pakhuruddin, P. Taboada, “Effects of substrate temperature on structural and optical properties of spray-pyrolyzed Cu(Ga0.3In0.7)Se2 thin films on polyimide plastic substrate”, Journal of Electronic Materials, 1-5 (2017).
M. G. Faraj, M. Z. Pakhuruddin, P. Taboada, “Structural and optical properties of cadmium sulfide thin films on flexible polymer substrates by chemical spray pyrolysis technique”, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 1-7, DOI: 10.1007/s10854-017-6353-4 (2017).
Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, Jialiang Huang, Jonathan Dore, Sergey Varlamov, “Enhanced absorption in laser-crystallized silicon thin films on textured glass”, IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics 6, 852-859 (2016).
Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, Jialiang Huang, Jonathan Dore, Sergey Varlamov, “Light absorption enhancement in laser-crystallized silicon thin films on textured glass”, IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics 60, 159-165 (2016).
Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, Jonathan Dore, Jialiang Huang, Sergey Varlamov, “Effects of front and rear texturing on absorption enhancement in laser-crystallized silicon thin-films on glass”, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 54, 08KB04 (2015).
M. G. Faraj, M. Z. Pakhuruddin, “Deposited lead sulfide thin films on different substrates with chemical spray pyrolysis technique”, International Journal of Thin Films Science and Technology 4, 215-218 (2015).
M. Z. Mohd Yusoff, Z. Hassan, H. Abu Hassan, M. J. Abdullah, M. Rusop, M. Z. Pakhuruddin, AlxGa1−xN/GaN/AlN heterostructures grown on Si (111) substrates by MBE for MSM UV photodetector applications, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 34, 214-223 (2015).
M. Z. Pakhuruddin, K. Ibrahim, A. Abdul Aziz, “Studies of thermal annealing and optical transmission of PET plastic for applications in superstrate-oriented thin film silicon solar cells”, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials – Rapid Communications 8, 869-872 (2014).
M. Z. Pakhuruddin, K. Ibrahim, A. Abdul Aziz, “Thermally evaporated thin film microcrystalline silicon solar cells on polyimide substrate with multiple light trapping schemes”, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials – Rapid Communications 8, 255-259 (2014).
P. C. Ang, K. Ibrahim, M. Z. Pakhuruddin, "Characterizations of electron beam evaporated silicon thin films on plastic substrates for solar cells applications", Advanced Materials Research 925, 543-547 (2014).
M. Z. Pakhuruddin, Y. Yusof, K. Ibrahim, A. Abdul Aziz, “Fabrication and characterization of zinc oxide anti-reflective coating on flexible thin film microcrystalline silicon solar cell”, Optik - International Journal for Light and Electron Optics 124, 5397-5400 (2013).
M. Z. Pakhuruddin, K. Ibrahim, A. Abdul Aziz, “Properties of polyimide substrate for applications in flexible solar cells”, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials – Rapid Communications 7, 377-380 (2013).
M. Z. Pakhuruddin, K. Ibrahim, A. A. Aziz, "Properties of aluminium thin films on polyimide plastics as back contacts in thin film silicon solar cells", Advanced Materials Research 620, 474-479 (2013).
S. Varlamov, J. Dore, R. Evans, D. Ong, B. Eggleston, O. Kunz, U. Schubert, T. Young, J. Huang, T. Soderstrom, K. Omaki, K. Kim, A. Teal, M. Jung, J. Yun, Z. M. Pakhuruddin, R. Egan, M. A. Green, “Polycrystalline silicon on glass thin-film solar cells: A transition from solid-phase to liquid-phase crystallised silicon”, Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells 119, 246-255 (2013).
M. Z. Pakhuruddin, K. Ibrahim, A. A. Aziz, "Properties of aluminium thin films on polyethylene terephthalate substrates as back contacts in thin film silicon solar cells", International Journal of Polymeric Materials 61, 669-678 (2012).
M. K. Mohammed Ali, K. Ibrahim, M. Z. Pakhuruddin, M. G. Faraj, "Optical and electrical properties of indium tin oxide (ITO) thin films prepared by thermal evaporation method on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrate", Advanced Materials Research 545, 393-398 (2012).
M. K. M. Ali, K. Ibrahim, E. M. Mkawi, M. Z. Pakhuruddin, "Surface morphology and structural properties of silver thin films prepared on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrate by screen printing technique", Advanced Materials Research 364, 110-114 (2012).
M. Z. Pakhuruddin, K. Ibrahim, A. Abdul Aziz, “Effects of different TMAH texturing conditions towards morphology and surface reflectivity of monocrystalline silicon for solar cells applications”, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials – Rapid Communications 5, 16-21 (2011).
M. Z. Pakhuruddin, K. Ibrahim, A. Abdul Aziz, “Electrical characterisations and surface morphologies of thermally evaporated thin film silicon on plastic substrates for solar cells applications”, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials – Rapid Communications 4, 1534-1537 (2010).
M. G. Faraj, K. Ibrahim, M. H. Eisa, M. K. M. Pakhuruddin, M. Z. Pakhuruddin, “Comparison of zinc oxide thin films deposited on the glass and polyethylene terephthalate substrates by thermal evaporation technique for applications in solar cells”, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials – Rapid Communications 4, 1587-1590 (2010).
Conference Papers
Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, Jialiang Huang, Sergey Varlamov, “Enhanced light-coupling in laser-crystallised silicon thin-film solar cells on glass by moth-eye anti-reflection foil”, Nanotech Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 2018 [ORAL].
Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, Jonathan Dore, Jialiang Huang, Sergey Varlamov, “Enhanced light-trapping in laser-crystallised silicon thin films on glass with PECVD intermediate layers”, 2nd International Sciences, Technology and Engineering Conference, Penang, 2016 [ORAL].
P. C. Ang, K. Ibrahim, M. Z. Pakhuruddin, “Electrical properties and surface morphology of electron beam evaporated p-type silicon thin films on polyethylene terephthalate for solar cells applications”, AIP Conference Proceedings 1657, 040003 (2015) [ORAL].
Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, Jonathan Dore, Jialiang Huang, Sergey Varlamov, “Effects of front and rear texturing on absorption enhancement in laser-crystallised silicon thin-films on glass”, The 6th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Kyoto, 271-273 (2014) [POSTER].
M. Z. Pakhuruddin, K. Ibrahim, A. Abdul Aziz, “Surface morphology and optical reflection of thermally evaporated thin film Al‐doped silicon on plastic substrates for solar cells applications”, International Conference on Enabling Science and Nanotechnology (ESciNano), Kuala Lumpur, 2010 [ORAL].
Mohd Zamir Pakhuruddin, Kamarulazizi Ibrahim, Azlan Abdul Aziz, “Electrical characterisations and surface morphologies of thermally evaporated thin film silicon on plastic substrates for solar cells applications”, 3rd International Conference on Functional Materials and Devices (ICFMD), Kuala Terengganu (2010) [ORAL].
Half-Day Seminar on Photovoltaic Technology & Sharing Experience on NEM Solar PV (RE) Renewable Energy, The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM),15/08/2020 - 15/08/2020 (National).
Feasibility Study for Development of Rest and Service Areas (RSA)- Phase 1 (Basic Amenities and Facilities) Jambatan Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah - For installation of solar photovoltaic system, Jambatan Kedua Sdn. Bhd. (JKSB), 01/07/2020 - 31/07/2020 (National).
Large Scale Solar Photovoltaics System Construction ITRAMAS-USM, ITRAMAS, 05/01/2017 - 05/01/2019 (National).
SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY
Coordinator for Nano-Optoelectronics Research and Technology Laboratory (NOR), School of Physics, USM (1/1/2017 - 31/12/2018)
Research Group Leader for Energy Studies (1/3/2017 - 31/12/2019)
Committee Member of International Conference on Solid State Science and Technology (ICSSST) - Organised by School of Physics, USM, November 2017
SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
Mentor, STEM Talent, Permata Pintar Negara, Since May 2018 (National).
Technical Mentor, CREST-USM 2018 Youth Industry Bootcamp, 18-21/03/2018 (Northern Region).
Volunteer, Northern Region STEM Colloquium, Community, 12/08/2017 (University).
Project Leader/Coordinator, Giving talk on STEM at SM Sains Kepala Batas, Penang, Community, 23/05/2017 (University).
Volunteer, Youth Industry Bootcamp, Community, 19/03/2017-22/03/2017 (University).
