After KAUST Academy
As of October 2026, Afnan is doing Master's research at King Abdulaziz University, after a BSc in Chemistry.
Summer project
Energy Transition Specialization · Cohort 2025
Mapping Surface Dynamics in Solar Cell Materials Using Ultrafast SEM
Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, renewable energy has become a national priority, placing solar technologies at the forefront. Enhancing solar cell efficiency requires a fundamental understanding of how free carriers, electrons and holes, behave at the surface where most light absorption occurs. Our research utilizes a one of a kind Ultrafast Scanning Electron Microscopy (USEM) to probe charge carrier dynamics at high spatial and temporal resolutions. By comparing GaAs and CdTe, two leading photovoltaic materials, we aim to uncover critical surface level processes that influence device performance. This research aims to provide insights that could enhance the performance and efficiency of solar cells based on these materials.
Mentor: Razan Nughays
With KAUST Academy
- Cohort 2025
Energy Transition Specialization
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology · Energy Transition Summer Internship
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