Energy Unplugged by Aurora EP.94 Sam Stranks, Leader of StranksLab at Cambridge University
In this episode, our CEO, John Feddersen speaks to Sam Stranks, Leader of StranksLab at Cambridge University’s Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology.
Sam is at the forefront of research into the next generation of solar technology and his research focuses on the optical and electronic properties of emerging semiconductors including halide perovskites, carbon allotropes and organic semiconductors for low-cost electronics applications such as photovoltaics and lighting.
John and Sam discuss:
•Solar technology research and the trajectory for costs and efficiency
•The ability of the private sector to engage Academia in order to commercialize new technologies
•The role of solar in achieving Net Zero emissions globally
•What has enabled Cambridge to be such a successful technical university over such a long period of time