EECE 534: Green Nanoelectronic Devices, Winter 2012-2013, Term 2

This course presents fundamentals for materials, operation and design of green energy devices and related technologies. Examples of devices that are discussed include photovoltaic (PV) cells, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), power scavenging devices, and batteries that can be used in novel mobile electronic systems. The course consists of regular weekly lectures, and bi-weekly meetings on a course project.

Instructor

Peyman Servati
peymans{at}ece
Office: KAIS 4042, Labs: AMPEL 442, KAIS 3030
Group Website: Flexible Electronics and Energy Lab

Classes

Tu-Th, 15:30 - 17:00
MacMillan 160

Office Hours

Peyman Servati: Tue 17:00 - 18:00, KAIS 4042 or by appointment.

Outline

• Need for green and renewable energy devices
• Novel materials and deposition technologies
• Energy generation devices: PV, power scavenging, thermoelectric, fuel-cells
• Lighting devices
• Energy storage systems: batteries, supercapacitors
• Power electronics
• Other applications