I’m Dr. Anjali Thakran — a postdoctoral researcher developing perovskite solar cells, tandem photovoltaics, and scalable fabrication strategies for next-generation clean energy.
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A researcher’s journey is driven by curiosity, where each challenge opens the door to new ideas and meaningful discoveries. I believe true innovation grows through collaboration, shared knowledge, and diverse perspectives, and I am passionate about building connections that lead to impactful scientific progress.
My research focuses on semiconductor, photovoltaic, and optoelectronic technologies for high-performance and sustainable energy applications. I work on materials design, interface engineering, thin-film processing, and device optimization, with emphasis on improving efficiency, stability, and scalability. My broader goal is to connect solid-state physics with practical device engineering for next-generation energy and electronic technologies.
Post-doctoral Fellow at the Thematic Center for Green Energy, Research Center for Critical Issues, Academia Sinica.
Host: Prof. Chih Wei Chu · Aug 2025 – Present
Invited reviewer for MDPI journals, including Processes (Scopus/WoS Q2) and Solar.
A decade-long path through physics — every degree, lab, and appointment in one timeline.
Amity Institute of Applied Science, Amity University, India — with a Minor in Aerospace Engineering.
First Division with DistinctionAmity Institute of Applied Science, Amity University, India.
First DivisionAdvanced Materials & Device Metrology. Host advisor: Prof. Sushil Kumar.
Jun 2017 – Aug 2017Advanced Materials & Device Metrology. Host advisor: Prof. Sushil Kumar.
Jan 2018 – Jun 2018National Taiwan University & Academia Sinica — TIGP Nano-Science and Technology Program.
Grade: 4.2/5Energy Generation and Storage Lab, Research Center for Applied Sciences. Thesis advisor: Prof. Chih Wei Chu; co-advisor: Prof. Mario Hofmann.
Aug 2019 – Jun 2025Experimental Physics Lab, Department of Physics. Host: Prof. Yuan-Huei Chang; Project Staff: Chang-Jen Hsu.
Jan 2025 – Jun 2025Thematic Center for Green Energy, Research Center for Critical Issues. Host: Prof. Chih Wei Chu. Developing monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells.
Aug 2025 – PresentWe develop semiconductor and optoelectronic devices through an integrated workflow that includes processing, microstructure optimization, device fabrication, and performance evaluation. My strength lies in connecting material design with practical device engineering and measurable performance improvement.
I am developing monolithic two-terminal perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, emphasizing interfacial engineering and performance analysis to improve charge transport, reduce losses, and enable efficient, scalable tandem photovoltaic devices.
Completed technical training in semiconductor packaging fundamentals, design, and testing, including ANSYS-based exercises with documented reports and simulation files.
View project on GitHub ↗Developed an interactive educational web tool for understanding photovoltaic cell physics and performance. The simulator implements the single-diode equivalent circuit model, allowing users to explore real-time effects of temperature, irradiance, and device resistances on V-I and P-V curves. Designed for students, educators, and researchers learning PV fundamentals.
Features: Real-time V-I & P-V curves · Parameter control (irradiance, temperature, resistance) · Performance metrics · Multiple material presets · Educational content with tooltips
Peer-reviewed research spanning perovskite photovoltaics, photodetectors, memory devices, and energy storage. Filter by role:
Mentorship program at Micron Technology, Taiwan.
May – Jun 2025Fully funded program on First Principles Computational Materials Research.
Aug 2024Explored semiconductor manufacturing advancements at one of the world’s largest semiconductor events.
Sep 2024Cultural and scientific exchange program funded by the CTCI Education Foundation.
Jan 2024Core experimental competencies built across six years of device research — from thin-film processing to advanced spectroscopy and quantitative device physics.
High-performance perovskite solar cells with optimized interfaces, photodetectors, ball-milling, PDMS transfer printing, spin-coating, and spray pyrolysis.
Transient absorption spectroscopy, photoluminescence, optical microscopy, CV, Ramé-Hart goniometry, laser alignment, ALD, PE-CVD, Raman, SEM, AFM, XRD, and XPS.
Device performance evaluation, materials–property correlation, interface and failure analysis, and interpretation of characterization results for process optimization.
Student mentoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, project coordination, technical problem-solving, scientific reporting, and collaborative research execution.
A simple, honest, beginner-friendly guide for students who want to pursue a PhD abroad without feeling lost or financially stressed. It explains funding options, scholarships, assistantships, hidden costs, budgeting tips, and red flags to avoid — especially for first-generation students.
Get the guide ↗If you’d like to discuss research, ideas, or collaborations, feel free to reach out.
Room 422, Research Center for Critical Issues
Academia Sinica
No. 100, Guiren 13 Road
Tainan City 711, Taiwan, R.O.C.
anjalithakran83@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Anjali1997
GitHub: Thakran27
“I fail, I learn, I try again.”
I believe this is the rhythm of science, and as a woman in research, persistence is my greatest experiment.