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Thien Truong specializes in bridging the gap between material science and high-efficiency solar energy. His research focuses on applying advanced spectroscopy and microscopy to characterize photovoltaic materials, specifically for developing silicon solar cells tailored for both terrestrial and space applications.
He is an expert in passivating contact technologies, including TOPCon, SHJ, and IBC architectures. Beyond traditional silicon, Truong is actively involved in cutting-edge research regarding perovskite-silicon tandems, III–V materials, and (photo)electrocatalysis.
Currently at NLR, his work targets the industrial bottleneck of cost versus performance. By integrating advanced metallization, laser processing, and defect engineering, he aims to enable the next generation of lower-cost, higher-efficiency PV devices. His multidisciplinary approach ensures that fundamental material discoveries translate directly into scalable, robust energy solutions.
Research Interests
Silicon solar cells
Spectroscopy
2D materials
Metallization
(Photo)electrocatalysis
Professional Experience
Research Fellow, Australian National University (2021–2024)
Education/Academic Qualification
PhD, Engineering, Australian National University
Bachelor, Engineering, HCMC University of Technology and Engineering
Master, Engineering, Konkuk University
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Bulk Degradation of P-, Sb- and As-Doped Cz Si Wafers and TOPCon Cells Due to Light and Elevated Temperature: Article No. 114576
Mule, C., Kamphues, J., Truong, T., Miech, J., Agarwal, S., Hahn, G. & Stradins, P., 2026, In: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells. 307, 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Degradation Mode Identification by Photocarrier Lifetime Spectroscopy on Devices and Test Structures
Stradins, P., Truong, T., Mule, C., Ratnapagol, A., Agarwal, S., Young, D. & Hacke, P., 2026, 1 p. National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR).Research output: NLR › Poster
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Nickel Interlayer for Improved Silver Complex Inks Metallization in GaAs Photovoltaic Devices
Truong, T., Mirzokarimov, M., Collins, S., Smith, M., LeMieux, M., Saenz, T., Borrely, T., Cordell, J., Young, D. & Steiner, M., 2026, 1 p. National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR).Research output: NLR › Poster
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Spray-Coated Silver as Backside Metal for III-V Photovoltaic Devices on GaAs and Ge Substrates
Borrely, T., Truong, T., Saenz, T., Collins, S., Wagner, J., Selvidge, J., McMahon, W., Sinha, S., Smith, M., LeMieux, M., Walker, B. & Steiner, M., 2026, In: IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics. 16, 4, p. 447-452 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of Iron Contamination and Polysilicon Gettering on the Performance of Polysilicon-Based Passivating Contact Solar Cells
Yang, Z., Basnet, R., Samundsett, C., Phang, S., Truong, T., Kang, D., Liang, W., Bui, A., Wang, W., Le, T., Macdonald, D. & Liu, A., 2025, In: Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications. 33, 3, p. 463-476 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Scopus Citations
Activities
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American Chemical Society (External organization)
Ginley, D. (Member), Ware, L. (Member), Allen, B. (Fellow), Rumbles, G. (Member), Perkins, C. (Member), Johnson, D. (Member), Ferrell, J. (Member), Arellano Trevino, M. (Member), Neale, N. (Member), Bell, R. (Member), Klein, R. (Member), Aubry, T. (Member), Bharadwaj, V. (Member), Wieliczka, B. (Member), Hermosilla Palacios, A. (Member), Puente-Urbina, A. (Member), Maughan, A. (Member), Wiley, S. (Member), Kluherz, T. (Member), Kurtz, S. (Member), Schichtl, Z. (Member), Dong, Y. (Member), Thodika, M. (Member), Carvalho, Q. (Member), Truong, T. (Member), Clarke, R. (Member), Kiani, D. (Member), Lee, M. (Member), McGeehan, J. (Member), Brady, N. (Member), Yang, B. (Member), Nozik, A. (Member), Pennell, S. (Member), Wu, I. (Member), Lany, S. (Member) & Myers, A. (Member)
0001Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (External organization)
Ginley, D. (Member), Nagarajan, A. (Member), Markel, A. (Member), Bernstein, A. (Member), Solanki, B. (Member), Hodge, B.-M. (Member), Uriarte, C. (Member), Barrows, C. (Member), Perkins, C. (Member), Palmintier, B. (Member), Thomas, D.-M. (Member), Saleem, D. (Member), DeVoto, D. (Member), Khan, F. (Member), Seo, G.-S. (Member), Moreno, G. (Member), Johnson, G. (Member), Cavraro, G. (Member), Dunham, H. (Member), Jorgenson, J. (Member), Zhang, J. (Member), Sanyal, J. (Member), Kisacikoglu, J. (Member), Rivera, J. (Member), Duwadi, K. (Member), Doubleday, K. (Member), Panda, K. (Member), Sedzro, K. S. (Member), Panossian, N. (Member), Guba, N. (Member), Martin, M. (Member), Guerra Fernandez, O. J. (Member), Baggu, M. (Member), Emami, P. (Member), Paret, P. (Member), Koralewicz, P. (Member), Awara, S. (Member), McFly, S. (Member), Dhulipala, S. C. (Member), Ovaitt, S. (Member), Paul, S. (Member), Abraham, S. A. (Member), De Silva M, T. (Member), Singh, V. K. (Member), Zhang, X. (Member), Zhou, X. (Member), Agalgaonkar, Y. (Member), Wright, J. (Member), Pao, L. (Member), Kekelia, B. (Member), Chang, C.-Y. (Member), Kiboma, L. (Member), Ramirez Arbelaez, L. (Member), Chaudhary, R. (Member), Wijekoon, R. (Member), Ahrenkiel, R. (Fellow), Kurtz, S. (Member), Truong, T. (Member), Poudyal, A. (Member), Sekulic, W. (Member), Pawaskar, V. (Member), Emery, K. (Member) & Spurgeon, S. (Member)
0001Activity: Membership › Membership of network