Jean-David Décoppet

Current work Since 2008 Laboratory technician in physics (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, EPFL)Work: Development, measurement and optimization of the dye sensitized solar cells.High efficiency solar cells research & development Mission Contribute to the growth and success of a team research laboratory by taking on responsibility for the analyses, organization and development of projects in the technical field of the laboratory. Laboratory experience • Vacuum techniques• Thin films deposition• MEMS• CVD, PVD, LPCVD, PECVD• XRD• FT-IR• BET (Specific surface area)• UV-Vis spectroscopy• Optical and scanning electron microscopy• Work in Clean-Room• Conception of MEMS (Microelectromechanical system)• Quality control of the IR detectors production• Nanocrystalline films (Dye sensitized solar cells)• Screen printing, spray pyrolysis• Colloidal and sol-gel chemistry• Good knowledge in organic and mineral chemistry• Electrochemical measurements• Conception and R&D in nano-scale amorphous silicon layers• Measurements of photovoltaic cells and modules• Viscosity measurements• Radio protection (diploma)• Optics• Electronics• Glassblowing• Photography• Mechanical workshop experience• Planning production experience• Computer: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Photoshop, Igor, FileMaker, Internet, Mac & PC• Preparation of scientific reports