Professional summery:
My recent experience is focused on the fabrication and characterization and simulation of thin film solar cells. I conducted comprehensive material deposition and characterization to enhance solar cell performance at ThiFiLab, University of Parma, under the supervision of Prof. Alessio Bosio. Additionally simulation of thin film solar cells by Sentaurus Tcad in Engineering department of Parma university as assegni di ricercaunder the supervision of Prof. Giovanna Sozzi.
Scientific experience:
- 2015-2016: Fabrication and optimization of CuO nanowires by thermal oxidation method. Azad University – science and research branch (Researcher)
- 2017-2020: Fabrication and optimization of ZnO, AZO, TiO2 thin films by magnetron sputtering. Azad University – science and research branch (Researcher)
- 2021-2025: Fabrication andoptimization of CuSbS2 solar absorber by spray pyrolysis method. Tarbiat Modares University (PhD)
- 2023-2025: Fabrication and optimization of thin-film solar cells, including Sb₂Se₃ and CuSbS₂, using advanced techniques like RF/DC sputtering, Close Space Sublimation, and chemical bath deposition. In addition, in-depth characterization of solar cells, analyzing their performance and investigating the underlying mechanisms to optimize their behavior and improve overall efficiency. ThiFiLab under superviosion of Professor Alessio Bosio, University of Parma, 18 months scholarship completed in November 2024 (Research assistance)
- 2025–2026: TCAD Sentaurus simulation of Sb₂Se₃ and CIGS thin-film solar cells. Department of Engineering, University of Parma. An 18-month project completed on September 15, 2026, with ongoing collaboration with the experimental ThiFiLab (Assegni di ricerca).
Education:
- 09/2021-08/2025 : PHD of physics at Tarbiat Modares University (https://www.modares.ac.ir/en/)
- 09/2012-09/2015 : Master’s Degree in Nano physics graduated from Islamic Azad University Science and Research branch (https://srb.iau.ir/en)
- 09/2008-02/2012 : Bachelor’s degree in Physics engineering, graduated from Islamic Azad University - Science and research branch (https://srb.iau.ir/en)
Area of interest:
Simulation and Experimental investigation of thin-film and multi-junction photovoltaic devices; preparation and optimization of semiconductor thin films and heterostructures with focus on absorber layers and interface engineering; structural, optical, electrical, and photovoltaic characterization of materials and complete devices using advanced experimental techniques; correlation between process conditions, microstructural properties, and device performance; integration of experimental activities with numerical modeling to support device optimization and interpretation of results; investigation of heterojunctions, interface quality, defect states, recombination mechanisms, and carrier transport in thin-film solar cells.
PUBLICATIONS:
- Talu, S. et al. "Effect of electric field direction and substrate roughness on three-dimensional self-assembly growth of copper oxide nanowires." J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Electron. (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-016-4965-8
- Shapouri, S. et al. "Micromorphology and Optical Bandgap Characterization of Copper Oxide Nanowires." Silicon (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-017-9702-2
- Kalvani, P. R. et al. "Multimode AFM analysis of aluminum-doped zinc oxide thin films sputtered under various substrate temperatures for optoelectronic applications." Superlattices Microstruct. (2019). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spmi.2019.106173
- Kalvani, P. R. et al. "Microstructure evolution in high density AZO ceramic sputtering target fabricated via multistep sintering." Ceram. Int. (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2019.11.053
- Jahangiri, A. R. et al. "Quantitative SEM characterisation of ceramic target prior and after magnetron sputtering: a case study of aluminium zinc oxide." J. Microsc. (2021). https://doi.org/10.1111/jmi.12961
- Shapouri, S. et al. "Physical characterization of copper oxide nanowire fabricated via magnetic-field assisted thermal oxidation." J. Magn. Magn. Mater. (2021). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmmm.2020.167633
- Shapouri, S. et al. "Crystalline phase evolution in CuSbS2 solar absorber thin films fabricated via spray pyrolysis." Opt. Mater. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmmm.2020.167633
- Bosio, A. et al. "Effect of Heterojunction Characteristics and Deep Electronic Levels on the Performance of (Cd,Zn)S/Sb2Se3 Solar Cells." Appl. Sci. (2025). https://doi.org/10.3390/app15062930
- Shapouri, S. et al. "Substrate-Dependent Characteristics of CuSbS2 Solar Absorber Layers Grown by Spray Pyrolysis." Coatings (2025) https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings15060683
- Pasini, S. et al. "Water-assisted grown ZnO transparent conductive oxide enables efficient thin-film solar cells." J. Alloys Compd. (2026). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2026.186907
- Kalvani, P. R. et al. "Assessment of Trapping Phenomena in As‐Grown and Thermally‐Treated Si‐Doped kappa-Ga2O3 Layers via Optical Admittance Spectroscopy." Adv. Electron. Mater. (2025). https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202500072
- Pasini, S. et al. "Stoichiometry-Driven Defect Engineering in CSS-Grown Sb2Se3: Linking Growth Conditions to Electronic Defect States." Adv. Electron. Mater. (Under Review).
- Shapouri, S et al. "Texture- and Mobility-Controlled Transport Regimes in Anisotropic Sb2Se3 Solar Cells." Prog. Photovoltaics Res. Appl. (Under Review).
Conferences:
- ECCG7 2022 - European Conference on Crystal Growth - “Correlations between the sintering temperature and crystallographic properties of the sputtering target: A case study of AZO”, P. R. Kalvani, et al, Paris, France. (Poster)
- 14th European Kesterite and ReNew-PV 2024 - “Effect of window layer and back-contact on Sb2Se3-based solar cell performance” presented by Stephano Pasini
- ERMS Spring 2026- European Materials Research Society in symposium A “Thin-film chalcogenide materials for PV and solar energy conversion” : TCAD Investigation of Cu3SbS4 as a Hole Transport Layer in CIGS Solar Cells (oral presentation)
- RETEIFV Spring 2026- -Numerical Study of Cu₃SbS₄ as a Hole Transport Layer in Thin-Film Solar Cells (Poster)
