Dr. Romika Sharma
PhD photovoltaic scientist turned entrepreneur, energised by sustainable technology.
Experience
- Senior Research Fellow Singapore Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore Jun 2023– Present National University of Singapore Lead commercialization initiatives for perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells. Develop module fabrication processes tailored for perovskite-silicon tandem technology. Identify and optimize tandem module manufacturing processes for scalability and efficiency. Research Fellow Singapore Nanyang Technological University Jan 2021– May 2023 Design and optimize thin perovskite-based films for optical applications. Designed and performed experiments to develop new materials and technologies for next-generation photovoltaic devices, specifically perovskite-based devices. Studied and understood the microstructure and properties of perovskite-based devices through advanced microscopy techniques (SEM, TEM, XRD). Communicated research results through publications in high-impact scientific journals, conferences, and program review presentations. Collaborated with industries and research institutes to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies. Singapore Entrepreneur in Residence May 2020– Oct 2020 (Short-term project funded by Venture funds, Antler and Entrepreneur First) The project focuses on accelerating development of integrated urban energy systems and universal access of reliable, affordable and sustainable energy for all. It is being done in collaboration with Smart Cities Network, Singapore and is part of ESCAP and UNEP goal on Localizing UN SDG7 for Singapore
- Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) National University of Singapore Singapore Doctoral Research Assistant (Part-time) Jan2016 – May 2020 Designed and optimized process of silicon solar cell fabrication to mitigate defects. Developed a novel & versatile platform to investigate device performance, yield and reliability Introduced new post-fabrication processes, such as modified annealing in illumination for the fabrication of high-efficiency defect-free silicon solar cells. Collaborated with Industries and research institutes (MIT, Aalto University and Argonne National Laboratory) on research projects and published 7 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers. Supervised research work for students and interns working on developing efficient solar cell technologies.
- VMware Software India Private Limited Bangalore, India Member of Technical Staff. July 2015 – Dec 2015 Worked as part of software development team to develop desktop virtualization product- Horizon 7, a leading platform for managing virtual desktops (VDI), apps and online services.
- Oracle Financial Services Software Limited(ofss) , a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation Bangalore,India Applications Developer Jan 2013 – May 2015 Developed an end-to-end profitability management software used by major financial service institutions to calculate profitability by products, channels, segments, and even individual customers.
- Texas instruments Pvt Ltd Bangalore, India Project Intern (Design Engineer) May 2012 – Dec 2012 Performed standard compliance correlation for High-Speed interfaces on analog testchip and board using the nApex/nWave tools and comparing the results with the actual experimental results. Indian institute of remote sensing (Under Indian Department of space) Dehradun, India Intern May 2010 – Jul 2010 Developed a cluster based parallel image processing platform for analysing satellite data using open-source solutions.
- Other Part time Positions/Volunteering work
- Red Cross Youth Society Singapore Volunteer May 2016 – May 2017 Supported diverse activities in projects that seek environmental awareness and sustainable development.
- Graduate Students Symposium Society, Electrical and computer engineering, NUS Singapore Member of Organization Committee Mar 2016 – Aug 2017 Co-ordinated the organization of annual symposium for graduate students of ECE, NUS for two years 2016 and 2017.
- Academic Honours, Scholarships and Awards
- Granted Women in Engineering, Science and Technology development (WeiST) grant,2022 given to Early career researchers by Nanyang Technological University in association with Micron. Granted NUS-SERIS Research Scholarship for a four-year period to research on Advanced Solar cells. Secured BITS Merit Scholarship, awarded to the top ten academically proficient students of the institute, for the years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Completed certified courses online on Global Energy and Climate Policy an online non-credit course authorized by University of London and SOAS University of London and offered through Coursera Fundamentals of Global Energy Business an online non-credit course authorized by University of Colorado System and offered through Coursera.
- Reviewer for peer-to-peer Solar Journals Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells Progress in Photovoltaics:
Education
- National University of Singapore Singapore Doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering Jan 2016-May 2020 Institute:
Awards
- Granted Women in Engineering, Science and Technology development (WeiST) grant,2022 given to Early career researchers by Nanyang Technological University in association with Micron. Granted NUS-SERIS Research Scholarship for a four-year period to research on Advanced Solar cells. Secured BITS Merit Scholarship, awarded to the top ten academically proficient students of the institute, for the years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Completed certified courses online on Global Energy and Climate Policy an online non-credit course authorized by University of London and SOAS University of London and offered through Coursera Fundamentals of Global Energy Business an online non-credit course authorized by University of Colorado System and offered through Coursera.
- Reviewer for peer-to-peer Solar Journals Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells Progress in Photovoltaics:
Service & Committees
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