EDUCATION
University of Delaware Newark, DE
Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering July 2014
Sharif University of technology Tehran, Iran
MS in Materials Science and Engineering Sept 2008
Sharif University of technology Tehran, Iran
BS in Materials Science and Engineering Sept 2006
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Institute of Energy Conversion (IEC), University of Delaware Newark, DE
Research Assistant Jan 2010 to present
• Developed MoO3, WO3, and MoS2 transparent back contacts for CuInSe2-based thin film solar cells
• Developed the new “backwall superstrate” structure for CuInSe2-based thin film solar cells
• Investigated the effect of Ag-alloying on the structural and surface properties of CuInSe2-based thin film solar cells
• Developed a Rapid Thermal Processing system and enhanced the surface properties of (Ag,Cu)(In,Ga)Se2 films
Research Center for Nanostructure and Advanced Materials, Sharif University of Technology Tehran, Iran
Research assistant 2005-2008
• Optimized the high-energy mechanical milling process and synthesized nanostructured MgH2 powders
• Developed Ni and Nb2O5 catalysts and decreased the dehydrogenation temperature of MgH2 by 50%
• Developed an internal oxidation process in order to fabricate alumina dispersion-strengthened copper composite
• Improved the tensile strength (300%) and fatigue strength (40%) of alumina-reinforced nanocomposites compared to the unreinforced copper.
Research Institute of Petroleum Industry Tehran, Iran
Researcher Oct 2008 – July 2009
• Investigated the application of nanotechnology (nanomaterials) in petroleum industry
Iran-Khodro Co. Tehran, Iran
Part time researcher July 2006 – July 2009
• Designed and fabricated “Swivel Arms” for robots of frame press manufacturing line
• Developed Al Foam Materials for Energy Absorption in Automotive Industry
Razi Metallurgical Research Center Tehran, Iran
Summer Intern May 2005 – Aug 2005
• Investigated the failure of shafts and methods of repairing them
• Classified common standards for mechanical tests of alloys
SELECTED AWARDS
• 1st prize of Shabahang’s 2014 academic scholarships June 2014
• Bill N. Baron fellowship award, University of Delaware April 2014
• FGSA Travel Award for Excellence in Graduate Research, American Physical Society Feb. 2013
• Best student presentation award, 37th IEEE photovoltaic specialists’ conference June 2011
• Fellowship of “Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative Council” and “Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology” for MS project 2007-2008
• Awarded as first rank among graduate students of department 2007-2008
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
• H. Simchi, J.K. Larsen, and W.N. Shafarman, “Improved performance of for ultrathin Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells with a backwall superstrate configuration”, IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, accepted.
• H. Simchi, B.E. McCandless, T. Meng, and W.N. Shafarman, “Structure and interface chemistry of MoO3 back contacts in Cu(In,Ga)...
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