Jean-David Décoppet
Current work
Since 2008 Laboratory technician in physics (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, EPFL)
Work: Development, measurement and optimization of the dye sensitized solar cells.
High efficiency solar cells research & development
Mission
Contribute to the growth and success of a team research laboratory by taking on responsibility for the analyses, organization and development of projects in the technical field of the laboratory.
Laboratory experience
• Vacuum techniques
• Thin films deposition
• MEMS
• CVD, PVD, LPCVD, PECVD
• XRD
• FT-IR
• BET (Specific surface area)
• UV-Vis spectroscopy
• Optical and scanning electron microscopy
• Work in Clean-Room
• Conception of MEMS (Microelectromechanical system)
• Quality control of the IR detectors production
• Nanocrystalline films (Dye sensitized solar cells)
• Screen printing, spray pyrolysis
• Colloidal and sol-gel chemistry
• Good knowledge in organic and mineral chemistry
• Electrochemical measurements
• Conception and R&D in nano-scale amorphous silicon layers
• Measurements of photovoltaic cells and modules
• Viscosity measurements
• Radio protection (diploma)
• Optics
• Electronics
• Glassblowing
• Photography
• Mechanical workshop experience
• Planning production experience
• Computer: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Photoshop, Igor, FileMaker, Internet, Mac & PC
• Preparation of scientific reports