Promotion
- Duration: 1 min
- Publication date: 26 Sep 2025
- Part of series A F Harvey Prize Lecture Series
Abstract
Professor Stuart Wenham has been awarded the third IET A F Harvey Engineering Research Prize in recognition of his groundbreaking work in the field of lasers and optoelectronics.
This prestigious award celebrates Professor Wenham’s significant contributions to solar energy research, particularly his innovative use of lasers in the formation of contacts within advanced silicon solar cells. His work has had a profound impact on the efficiency and manufacturability of silicon photovoltaics, helping pave the way for cleaner, more affordable solar energy solutions globally.