Waqar Ahmad | Perovskite Solar Cell | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Waqar Ahmad | Perovskite Solar Cell | Best Researcher Award

Qilu Institute of Technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Waqar Ahmad is a distinguished researcher and educator in renewable energy materials, serving as an Associate Professor at the Qilu Institute of Technology, China, with expertise in quantum dots, perovskite solar cells, and radiative cooling technologies. He focuses on developing sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly energy solutions and has made pioneering contributions to lead-free halide double perovskites, inorganic perovskite solar cells, and colloidal quantum dot solar cells, recognized as transformative materials for clean energy. His impactful research has been published in high-profile journals such as Nano-Micro Letters, Advanced Materials, Solar RRL, and Journal of Materials Chemistry A, emphasizing green and stable optoelectronic applications, particularly through lead-free perovskites that offer safer alternatives to conventional toxic compounds. Beyond materials development, he has advanced large-area perovskite photovoltaic modules, defect passivation strategies, dye-sensitized solar cells, and nanostructured electrode materials, bridging materials science, nanotechnology, and engineering to address pressing energy challenges. As a mentor, he has guided students and young researchers toward interdisciplinary innovation and actively collaborates internationally to expand the scope and impact of his work. With a vision to enhance efficiency, stability, and scalability in renewable technologies, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad continues to drive progress in solar energy research, delivering practical, eco-friendly solutions that support the global transition to sustainable energy. His career reflects academic excellence, pioneering research, and a steadfast commitment to building a cleaner, more sustainable future.

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Featured Publications

  • Chu, L., Ahmad, W., Liu, W., Yang, J., Zhang, R., Sun, Y., Yang, J., & Li, X. (2019). Lead-free halide double perovskite materials: A new superstar toward green and stable optoelectronic applications. Nano-Micro Letters, 11(1), 16.

  • Ahmad, W., Khan, J., Niu, G., & Tang, J. (2017). Inorganic CsPbI3 perovskite-based solar cells: A choice for a tandem device. Solar RRL, 1(7), 1700048.

  • Ahmad, W., He, J., Liu, Z., Xu, K., Chen, Z., Yang, X., Li, D., Xia, Y., & Zhang, J. (2019). Lead selenide (PbSe) colloidal quantum dot solar cells with >10% efficiency. Advanced Materials, 31(33), 1900593.

  • Khan, J., Yang, X., Qiao, K., Deng, H., Zhang, J., Liu, Z., Ahmad, W., Zhang, J., & Li, D. (2017). Low-temperature-processed SnO2–Cl for efficient PbS quantum-dot solar cells via defect passivation. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 5(33), 17240–17247.

  • Chu, L., Zhai, S., Ahmad, W., Zhang, J., Zang, Y., Yan, W., & Li, Y. (2022). High-performance large-area perovskite photovoltaic modules. Nano Research Energy, 1(2), e9120024.