Karin Hinzer is a Canadian physicist who is a professor and Vice Dean for Research at the University of Ottawa. She holds a University Research Chair in Photonic Devices for Energy. Her research considers new strategies to harness solar energy.
Karin Hinzer | |
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| Alma mater | University of Ottawa |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Ottawa |
| Thesis | Optical properties of GaAs-based self-assembled quantum dots and quantum dot lasers (2002) |
Early life and education
editHinzer was born in Canada.[1] She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Ottawa. Her master's research investigated semiconductor quantum dot lasers.[2] Her early work considered the physics of quantum dots. She developed strategies to design and fabricate III-V multi-junction semiconductor devices at the National Research Council Canada.[3]
Research and career
editIn 2007, Hinzer joined the University of Ottawa, where she launched a lab that models and characterises next-generation solar cells. She established SUNLAB, the top solar cell research facility in Canada.[4] She was appointed Tier II Canada Research Chair in Photonic Nanostructures and Integrated Devices, and worked alongside Morgan Solar to increase the efficiency of solar panels.[3] Hinzer showed that semiconductor quantum dots could be used to capture the whole solar spectrum, which could be used in combination with solar concentrators.[5] Working with the Université de Sherbrooke on a new strategy for high efficiency solar cells, which they achieved by reducing electrode-induced shadowing and size.[6]
Hinzer is the Vice Dean for Research at the University of Ottawa. She is Editor of the IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics.[citation needed]
Awards and honours
editSelected publications
edit- M. Bayer; G. Ortner; O. Stern; et al. (7 May 2002). "Fine structure of neutral and charged excitons in self-assembled In(Ga)As/(Al)GaAs quantum dots". Physical Review B. 65 (19). doi:10.1103/PHYSREVB.65.195315. ISSN 0163-1829. Wikidata Q59475971.
- Manfred Bayer; Hawrylak P; Hinzer K; Fafard S; Korkusinski M; Wasilewski ZR; Stern O; Alfred Forchel (1 January 2001). "Coupling and entangling of quantum states in quantum dot molecules". Science. 291 (5503): 451–453. doi:10.1126/SCIENCE.291.5503.451. ISSN 0036-8075. PMID 11161192. Wikidata Q59476118.
- Fafard S; Hinzer K; Raymond S; Dion M; McCaffrey J; Feng Y; Charbonneau S (1 November 1996). "Red-Emitting Semiconductor Quantum Dot Lasers". Science. 274 (5291): 1350–1353. doi:10.1126/SCIENCE.274.5291.1350. ISSN 0036-8075. PMID 8910269. Wikidata Q36831471.
References
edit- ^ a b "Karin Hinzer | Women in Optics | SPIE". spie.org. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Semiconductor quantum dot lasers | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ a b "Karin Hinzer". Faculty of Engineering. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ Studio, OBJ360 Content (2018-06-14). "uOttawa's SUNLAB shines light on future of green energy – Ottawa Business Journal". Retrieved 2024-08-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Doubling the Efficiency of Solar Cells". www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Revolutionary breakthrough in the manufacture of photovoltaic cells at the University of Ottawa". EurekAlert!. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Inaugural Canadian Energy Innovation Award Presented to Morgan Solar". 2010-11-16.
- ^ "Inaugural Canadian Energy Innovation Award presented to Morgan Solar - Electrical BusinessElectrical Business". www.ebmag.com. 2010-11-25. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Science of light transforms modern life" (PDF). THE GLOBE AND MAIL.