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Henry Snaith

Henry Snaith

Professor Henry Snaith FRS

Fellow


Elected: 2015

Biography

Professor Henry Snaith has pioneered the development of hybrid materials for energy and photovoltaics through an interdisciplinary combination of materials synthesis, device development, advanced optoelectronic characterisations and theoretical studies. He has created new materials with advanced functionality and enhanced understanding of fundamental mechanisms.

His recent discovery of extremely efficient thin-film solar cells manufactured from organic-inorganic metal halide perovskites has reset aspirations within the photovoltaics community. His work has started a new field of research, attracting both academic and industrial following, propelled by the prospect of delivering a higher efficiency photovoltaic technology at a much lower cost than existing silicon PV.

Interest and expertise

Subject groups

  • Chemistry
    • Chemistry, inorganic

Awards

  • Kavli Medal and Lecture

    For his discovery and development of perovskite solar cells which are expected to dramatically increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of solar energy.

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