Anthony J. Matthews

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Toledo, OH 43607

Phone: 419-***-****.

The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA

Professional Science Masters in Photovoltaics (PSM-PV)

Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Objective Obtain a position within the photovoltaics industry to utilize expertise within manufacturing, quality and assurance, research and development, technical sales, or system operation. Detail-oriented, diligent, and willing to take on new challenges.

Education

Professional Science Masters-Photovoltaics 3.6 GPA University of Toledo (2015)

B.S. Physics 3.2 GPA University of Toledo (2013)

Job Experience

Jun. 2019 – Dec. 2020 – Research Physicist, Toledo Solar, Inc., Perrysburg, OH

Reliability testing and designing of experiments to test performance and integrity of photovoltaic modules in accordance with UL & IEC standards in order to study product functions, suggest improvements, engage competitive benchmarking, and pre-qualify modules for certification, as well as serving quality control.

Fabricate research samples (laser scribed, dot cell, or module size), experiment, measure and collect data, and perform analysis to discover new improvements to product based on electrical characterization.

Proficient in measuring quantum efficiency, current-voltage-capacitance (I/V & C/V) of small-scale solar cells as well as full-size production PV modules, light soaking for light induced degradation accelerated aging, solar simulator flash testing, ultraviolet laser photometrics for measuring semiconductor film thickness, electron backscattering measurements for semiconductor film thickness, and wet high-potential module testing. Also proficient in manual lamination of production PV modules.

Apr. 2016 – Jun. 2019 – Research Scientist, American Steel Products Co./Lithium Innovations, L.L.C., Toledo, OH

• Experienced in Dimatix printer operation for use in filling laser scribe lines.

• Fabricated thin film samples for study using CSS CdTe deposition, assisted in assembly and encapsulation of detector devices, as well as examining effects of different encapsulation techniques.

• Skilled in the safe handling of radioactive materials for use as radiant particle sources.

• Proficient in the safe handling and mechanical processing of lithium metal (pressing; foil rolling).

• Utilized skills with oscilloscopes, multi-channel analyzers, and counting scalers to acquire data about particle detector performance for benchmarking and reliability analysis;

• Performed characterization and analysis of detectors using profilometers, current/capacitance/voltage measurements, and pulse height histograms.

• Experienced in the use of shaping amplifiers, timing amplifiers, and summing amplifiers for particle detection.

May 2015 – Oct. 2015 – Research Assistant, Lucintech, Inc., Toledo, OH

Performed laser scribing on CdTe plates for cell creation, utilized skills with oscilloscopes and multi-channel analyzers to acquire data about photovoltaic cell performance, and performed analysis on acquired data to present recommendations on further research and evaluation of test samples;

Performed characterization of CdTe cells using profilometers, solar simulators, current/voltage measurements, and capacitance measurements;

Provided simple mechanical simulations using FlexSim software; other software skills include: MS Office, Igor Pro, and MAESTRO.

Jan. 2015/May 2015 – First Solar Product & Technology Intern, First Solar, Inc., Perrysburg, OH

Statistical analysis of third-party independent data for competitive benchmarking of modules; worked on a team and prepared full report on the data; prepared two white papers for future external release;

Reliability laboratory testing--conducted electroluminescence and infrared imaging as well as current/voltage and Hi-Pot measurements;

Overlaid sandstorm/aerosol (TOMS) and Köppen-Geiger climate data on national boundary maps to analyze factors influencing future product sales; prepared graphical summaries for presentation;

Maintained and updated critical documents; prepared/updated technology roadmap reports; fulfilled special shipping requests; and prepared executive summaries;

Utilized MS Office programs and statistical tool JMP to perform data analysis and provide reports and presentations on data.

2013– 2015 -- Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Solution synthesis, reaction chemistry, and thin film formation of Cu2S and FeTe2 nanocrystals for photovoltaic applications; Schlenk line methods, nanomaterials handling and quantitative analysis;

Thin-film and PV device characterization: SEM/STEM, XRD, absorption and emission spectroscopy, QE, J-V, four-point probe, surface and thickness profilometry;

CdTe film activation using CdCl2 and other exploratory chlorides, deposition of buffer layers based on FeS2 nanocrystals as a replacement for Cu; examined influence of Cu thickness; finished and tested devices;

Software skills include: LabVIEW, Igor Pro, and Microsoft Office.

Academic Awards

2013-Present –

Choose Ohio First Scholarship, State of Ohio, for academic achievement in the pursuit of a graduate degree leading to a career in the Sustainable Energy field in Ohio.

2008-2013 –

SMART Federal Science and Mathematics Grant, U.S. Department of Education, for academic achievement in the field of physics;

Dean’s List, University of Toledo, for outstanding academic performance;

AHEPA Scholarship, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, for excellent academic performance and pursuit of higher education.

References

Dr. Victor Plotnikov

Lucintech, Inc., Photovoltaics Scientist

Tel.: 419-***-****

3615 Pine Tree Ct.

Toledo, OH 43606

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Justin Bates

First Solar, Inc., Product Manager – Module

Tel.: 419-***-****

First Solar, Inc.

28101 Cedar Park Blvd.

Perrysburg, OH 43551-4871

Mail: P.O. Box 730

Toledo, OH 43697-0730

Prof. Randy J. Ellingson

The University of Toledo, Professor of Physics

Tel.: 419-***-****

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*Additional References are available upon request.

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