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Overview
Key Research Areas:
- Thermoelectric materials and devices
- Solution processed solar cells (Perovskite, OPV)
- Concentrated photovoltaic/thermoelectric systems
- Magnetocaloric materials
Gao Min is a Professor of Energy Materials and Head of Thermoelectric Laboratory. He obtained BSc in Semiconductor Physics from Xidian University, China and PhD under supervision of Professor D M Rowe in Thermoelectrics at Cardiff University UK. His main research interests focus on fundamental understanding of thermoelectric processes for energy harvesting applications.
He served as a Board Member of European Thermoelectric Society and an expert evaluator for H2020, DOE (USA), NSF (USA), NWO (NL), DFF (DK), NSF (CN) and EPSRC (UK) on energy materials, promoting truly excellent research in thermoelectrics and related energy materials.
He has over 25-year experience in thermoelectric research. In early 1990s, he initiated the research in the use of the Peltier modules as generators for waste heat recovery and subsequently developed an improved TE module theory to demonstrate the potential economic benefits even using low efficiency TE modules. This work has contribution to the recent resurgence of interest in thermoelectrics.
In 1994, his work on improving the power factor by employing multiple potential barriers contributed to the development of energy filtering concept. He was the first to propose the fabrication of TE micro-coolers using IC and MEMS technologies and demonstrated theoretically the feasibility. In 2000, his empirical analysis of known thermoelectric materials identified a ZT barrier, putting a realistic upper-bound on the PGCE approach.
Recently, his work focuses on developing novel characterisation techniques that enable investigation of the thermoelectric processes on wide and deep scale, such as high-throughput thermoelectric measurement system based on novel multifunctional probe; thermoelectric impedance spectroscopy; dual I-V curves for complete characterisation of thermoelectric devices.
A new emerging area of his research is to explore innovative and economically viable concepts for full-spectrum solar energy harvesting based on hybrid PV-TE systems. The current research focuses on development of new type of solar cells, concentrators and systems that facilitates the integration with thermoelectrics.
New concepts proposed by him with his co-workers included: improving thermoelectric efficiency using Fermi-gas/Fermi-liquid interfaces; thermoelectric property-structure diagram; ring-structured thermoelectric module; regenerative thermoelectric combustion system; improving cooling performance by thermo-electro-photon process; variable thermal resistor; improving the thermoelectric efficiency through pulse mode operation; preparation of thermoelectric nanoparticles using ultrasonic milling; new generation low cost thermoelectric materials based on AlFeTi; and heavy fermion/superconductor tunnelling junctions for millie-Kelvin refrigeration.
Publication
2022
- Al-Shidhani, M. and Gao, M. 2022. Improving angular response of crossed compound parabolic concentrators using rectangular entry aperture. Renewable Energy 204, pp. 1-10. (10.1016/j.renene.2022.12.104)
- Alnajideen, M. and Gao, M. 2022. A new configuration of V-trough concentrator for achieving improved concentration ratio of >3.0x. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 245, article number: 111877. (10.1016/j.solmat.2022.111877)
- Min, G. 2022. Prospective photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid system. ES Materials & Manufacturing 16, pp. 13-18. (10.30919/esmm5e606)
- Min, G. 2022. New formulation of the theory of thermoelectric generator for operation under constant heat flux. Energy & Environmental Science 15, pp. 356-367. (10.1039/D1EE03114G)
- Alnajideen, M. and Min, G. 2022. Hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric system using a novel spectral splitting solar concentrator. Energy Conversion and Management 251, article number: 114981. (10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114981)
2021
- Atia, A., Anayi, F. and Gao, M. 2021. Comparing shading with irradiance reduction effects on solar cells electrical parameters. Presented at: 2021 56th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, 31 August -3 September 20212021 56th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE, (10.1109/UPEC50034.2021.9548160)
- Eze, M. C. et al. 2021. Optimum silver contact sputtering parameters for efficient perovskite solar cell fabrication. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 230, article number: 111185. (10.1016/j.solmat.2021.111185)
2020
- Atia, A., Anayi, F. and Min, G. 2020. Improving accuracy of solar cells parameters extraction by minimum root mean square error. Presented at: 55th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2020), Virtual - Torino, Italy, 1-4 Sept 20202020 55th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE, (10.1109/UPEC49904.2020.9209780)
- Liu, H. et al. 2020. π-Conjugated small molecules enable efficient perovskite growth and charge-extraction for high-performance photovoltaic devices. Journal of Power Sources 448, article number: 227420. (10.1016/j.jpowsour.2019.227420)
2019
- Al-Baghdadi, M., Kheralla Al-Kadumi, A., Altayyar, I. K., Anayi, K. F. and Min, G. 2019. The effect of magnetic field direction on thermoelectric and thermomagnetic coefficients of undoped single crystalline InSb at room temperature. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 671, article number: 12040. (10.1088/1757-899X/671/1/012040)
- Yoo, C. et al. 2019. Determination of the thermoelectric properties of a skutterudite-based device at practical operating temperatures by impedance spectroscopy. Applied Energy 251, pp. -., article number: 113341. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.113341)
- AlNajideen, M., Al-Shidhani, M. and Gao, M. 2019. Optimum design of V-trough solar concentrator for photovoltaic applications. Presented at: 15th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-15), Location: Fes, Morocco, 25–27 Mar 2019AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2149. AIP Publishing pp. 030001-., (10.1063/1.5124178)
2018
- Beltrán-Pitarch, B., Márquez-García, L., Min, G. and Garcia Canadas, J. 2018. Corrigendum: Measurement of thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity using a thermoelectric module (2017 Meas. Sci. Technol. 28 045902). Measurement Science and Technology 29, article number: 129501. (10.1088/1361-6501/aaeb81)
- Prado-Gonjal, J., Phillips, M., Vaqueiro, P., Min, G. and Powell, A. V. 2018. Skutterudite thermoelectric modules with high volume-power-density: scalability and reproducibility. ACS Applied Energy Materials 1(11), pp. 6609-6618. (10.1021/acsaem.8b01548)
- Baig, H. et al. 2018. Conceptual design and performance evaluation of a hybrid concentrating photovoltaic system in preparation for energy. Energy 147, pp. 547-560. (10.1016/j.energy.2017.12.127)
- Márquez-García, L., Beltrán-Pitarch, B., Powell, D., Gao, M. and Garcia Canadas, J. 2018. Large power factor improvement in a novel solid-liquid thermoelectric hybrid device. ACS Applied Energy Materials 1(2), pp. 254–259. (10.1021/acsaem.7b00075)
- Al-Shidhani, M., Alnajideen, M., Garcia Rocha, V. and Min, G. 2018. Design and testing of 3D printed cross compound parabolic concentrators for LCPV system. AIP Conference Proceedings 2012(1), article number: 20001. (10.1063/1.5053489)
2017
- Sweet, T., Rolley, M., Li, W., Paul, M. C., Gao, M. and Knox, A. R. 2017. Experimental characterization and multi-physics simulation of a triple-junction cell in a novel hybrid III:V concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric receiver design with secondary optical element. Presented at: 9th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2017), Cardiff, UK, 21st - 24th AugustProceedings of the 9th International Conference on Applied Energy. Energy Procedia Elsevier pp. 809-814., (10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.130)
- Li, W. et al. 2017. A coupled optical-thermal-electrical model to predict the performance of hybrid PV/T-CCPC roof-top systems. Renewable Energy 112, pp. 166-186. (10.1016/j.renene.2017.05.012)
- Selvaraj, P. et al. 2017. Enhancing the efficiency of transparent dye-sensitized solar cells using concentrated light. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 175, pp. 29-34. (10.1016/j.solmat.2017.10.006)
- Sweet, T. K. N., Rolley, M. H., Prest, M. J. and Min, G. 2017. Novel hybrid III:V concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric receiver designs. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-13), Ottawa, Canada, 1-3 May 2017AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1881. AIP Publishing pp. 80009., (10.1063/1.5001447)
- Li, W. et al. 2017. Multiphysics simulations of thermoelectric generator modules with cold and hot blocks and effects of some factors. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 10, pp. 63-72. (10.1016/j.csite.2017.03.005)
- Han, G. et al. 2017. Chlorine-enabled electron doping in solution-synthesized SnSe thermoelectric nanomaterials. Advanced Energy Materials 7(13), article number: 1602328. (10.1002/aenm.201602328)
- Al-Madhhachi, H., Phillips, M. and Gao, M. 2017. Validation of vapour / water production in a thermoelectric distillation system. Presented at: the 3rd World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'17), Rome - Italy, 8-10 June 2017Proceedings of the 3rd World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'17). Ottawa, ON, Canada: Avestia Publishing pp. 117-1., (10.11159/htff17.117)
- Li, W. et al. 2017. A scaling law for monocrystalline PV/T modules with CCPC and comparison with triple junction PV cells. Applied Energy 202, pp. 755-771. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.05.182)
- Rolley, M., Sweet, T., Stoichkov, V., Bristow, N., Kettle, J. and Min, G. 2017. Triple-junction concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid receivers: robustness, valiation and preliminary reliability studies. Presented at: 13th Photovoltaic Science, Application and Technology Conference (PVSAT-13), Bangor, Wales, UK, 5- 7 April 2017.
- Yang, Z. et al. 2017. Improved thermoelectric generator performance using high temperature thermoelectric materials. Presented at: WCX™ 17: SAE World Congress Experience, Detroit, USA, 4-6 April 2017. SAE International pp. -., (10.4271/2017-01-0121)
- Beltrán-Pitarch, B., Márquez-García, L., Gao, M. and Garcia Canadas, J. 2017. Measurement of thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity using a thermoelectric module. Measurement Science and Technology 28(4), article number: 45902. (10.1088/1361-6501/aa5c30)
- Al-Madhhachi, H. and Gao, M. 2017. Effective use of thermal energy at both hot and cold side of thermoelectric module for developing efficient thermoelectric water distillation system. Energy Conversion and Management 133, pp. 14-19. (10.1016/j.enconman.2016.11.055)
- Al-Madhhachi, H., Prest, M. and Min, G. 2017. Evaluation of the convection heat transfer coefficient in a thermoelectric distillation system. Presented at: International Conference for Students on Applied Engineering (ICSAE), Newcastle, UK, 20-21 October 20162016 International Conference for Students on Applied Engineering (ICSAE). IEEE pp. 213-217., (10.1109/ICSAE.2016.7810190)
- Augustyniak, M. and MIn, G. 2017. Influence of various titanium oxide blocking layers on performance of dye-sensitized solar cells. Presented at: International Conference for Students on Applied Engineering (ICSAE), Newcastle, UK, 20-21 October 2016International Conference for Students on Applied Engineering (ICSAE). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE pp. 280-285., (10.1109/ICSAE.2016.7810203)
- Baig, H. et al. 2017. Outdoor performance of a reflective type 3D LCPV system under different climatic conditions. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems, Ontario, Canada, 1-3 May 2017, Vol. 1881. AIP Publishing pp. -., (10.1063/1.5001403)
2016
- Luo, B., Deng, Y., Wang, Y., Gao, M., Zhu, W., Hashim, H. T. and García-Cañadas, J. 2016. Synergistic photovoltaic-thermoelectric effect in a nanostructured CdTe/Bi2Te3 heterojunction for hybrid energy harvesting. RSC Advances 6(115), pp. 114046-114051. (10.1039/C6RA20149K)
- Li, W. et al. 2016. Six-parameter electrical model for photovoltaic cell/module with compound parabolic concentrator. Solar Energy 137, pp. 551-563. (10.1016/j.solener.2016.08.050)
- García-Cañadas, J., Cheng, S., Márquez-García, L., Prest, M. J., Akbari-Rahimabadi, A. and Gao, M. 2016. Room temperature screening of thermal conductivity by means of thermal transient measurements. Measurement Science and Technology 27(10), pp. -., article number: 105602. (10.1088/0957-0233/27/10/105602)
- Baig, H. et al. 2016. Indoor characterization of a reflective type 3D LCPV system. Presented at: 12th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-12), Freiburg, Germany, 25–27 April 2016 Presented at Wiesenfarth, M., Bett, A. and Muller, M. eds.12th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-12), Vol. 1766. AIP Conference Proceedings Melville, NY: American Institute of Physics pp. 20002., (10.1063/1.4962070)
- Sweet, T. et al. 2016. Scalable solar thermoelectrics and photovoltaics (SUNTRAP). Presented at: AIP Conference 12th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-12), Freiburg, Germany, 25–27 April 2016AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1766. American Institute of Physics pp. 80007., (10.1063/1.4962105)
- Garcia-Canadas, J., Adkins, N. J. E., McCain, S., Hauptstein, B., Brew, A., Jarvis, D. J. and Gao, M. 2016. Accelerated discovery of thermoelectric materials: combinatorial facility and high-throughput measurement of thermoelectric power factor. ACS Combinatorial Science 18(6), pp. 314-319. (10.1021/acscombsci.5b00178)
- Singh, T., Marsh, R. and Gao, M. 2016. Development and investigation of a non-catalytic self-aspirating meso-scale premixed burner integrated thermoelectric power generator. Energy Conversion and Management 117, pp. 431-441., article number: ECM8001. (10.1016/j.enconman.2016.03.020)
- Han, G. et al. 2016. Facile surfactant-free synthesis of p-Type SnSe nanoplates with exceptional thermoelectric power factors. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition 55(22), pp. 6433-6437. (10.1002/anie.201601420)
- Gao, M., Singh, T., Garcia-Canadas, J. and Ellor, R. 2016. Evaluation of thermoelectric generators by I-V curves. Journal of Electronic Materials 45(3), pp. 1700-1704. (10.1007/s11664-015-4180-z)
- Garcia-Canadas, J. and Min, G. 2016. Thermal dynamics of thermoelectric phenomena from frequency resolved methods. AIP Advances 6(3), article number: 35008. (10.1063/1.4943958)
- Hashim, H., Bomphrey, J. J. and Min, G. 2016. Model for geometry optimisation of thermoelectric devices in a hybrid PV/TE system. Renewable Energy 87(1), pp. 458-463. (10.1016/j.renene.2015.10.029)
- Meng, X. et al. 2016. A novel absorptive/reflective solar concentrator for heat and electricity generation: An optical and thermal analysis. Energy Conversion and Management 114, pp. 142-153. (10.1016/j.enconman.2016.02.011)
- García-Cañadas, J. and Min, G. 2016. High-throughput thermoelectric measurement techniques. In: Thermoelectric Materials and Devices. Royal Society of Chemistry, pp. 133., (10.1039/9781782624042-00133)
2015
- Zhu, W., Deng, Y., Gao, M. and Wang, Y. 2015. Hierarchical Bi–Te based flexible thin-film solar thermoelectric generator with light sensing feature. Energy Conversion and Management 106, pp. 1192-1200. (10.1016/j.enconman.2015.10.052)
- Zhu, W., Deng, Y., Gao, M., Wang, Y., Cui, J. and Gao, H. 2015. Thin-film solar thermoelectric generator with enhanced power output: Integrated optimization design to obtain directional heat flow. Energy 89, pp. 106-117. (10.1016/j.energy.2015.07.057)
- Li, W. et al. 2015. Coupled simulation of performance of a crossed compound parabolic concentrator with solar cell. Energy Procedia 75, pp. 325-330. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.371)
- Li, W. et al. 2015. Multiphysics simulations of a thermoelectric generator. Energy Procedia 75, pp. 633-638. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.473)
- Marquez-Garcia, L., Li, W., Bomphrey, J. J., Jarvis, D. J. and Gao, M. 2015. Preparation of nanoparticles of thermoelectric materials by ultrasonic milling. Journal of Electronic Materials 44(6), pp. 2172-2176. (10.1007/s11664-015-3749-x)
2014
- Garcia Canadas, J. and Gao, M. 2014. Low frequency impedance spectroscopy analysis of thermoelectric modules. Journal of Electronic Materials 43(6), pp. 2411-2414. (10.1007/s11664-014-3095-4)
- Bomphrey, J. J., Jarvis, D. J. and Gao, M. 2014. The effects upon particle size and morphology of thermoelectric nanopowders prepared by high intensity ultrasonic milling. Materials Research Express 1(1), article number: 15502. (10.1088/2053-1591/1/1/015502)
- Gao, M. 2014. Improving thermoelectric cooling by light emission. In: Amaldi, A. and Tang, F. eds. Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Thermoelectrics. Springer, pp. 183., (10.1007/978-3-319-07332-3_21)
- Garcia Canadas, J. and Min, G. 2014. Multifunctional probes for high-throughput measurement of Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity at room temperature. Review of Scientific Instruments 85, article number: 43906.
- Ashby, S. et al. 2014. FD 176: Bridging Silicon Nanoparticles and Thermoelectrics: Phenylacetylene Functionalization. Faraday Discussions 176, pp. 349-361. (10.1039/c4fd00109e)
- Garcia Canadas, J. and Gao, M. 2014. Impedance spectroscopy models for the complete characterization of thermoelectric materials. Journal of Applied Physics 116(17), article number: 174510. (10.1063/1.4901213)
- Gao, M. 2014. Principle of determining thermoelectric properties based on I–V curves. Measurement Science and Technology 25(8), article number: 85009. (10.1088/0957-0233/25/8/085009)
2013
- Gao, M. 2013. Thermoelectric module design under a given thermal input: theory and example. Journal of Electronic Materials 42(7), pp. 2239-2242. (10.1007/s11664-013-2591-2)
- Min, G. 2013. Principle for detecting resonant states in thermoelectric materials using a superconductor tunneling junction. Journal of Electronic Materials 42(7), pp. 1555-1557. (10.1007/s11664-012-2318-9)
- Ashby, S. P., Garcia Canadas, J., Min, G. and Chao, Y. 2013. Measurement of thermoelectric properties of phenylacetylene-capped silicon nanoparticles and their potential in fabrication of thermoelectric materials. Journal of Electronic Materials 42(7), pp. 1495-1498. (10.1007/s11664-012-2297-x)
- Garcia Canadas, J., Powell, A. V., Kaltzoglou, A., Vaqueiro, P. and Min, G. 2013. Fabrication and evaluation of a skutterudite-based thermoelectric module for high-temperature applications. Journal of Electronic Materials 42(7), pp. 1369-1374. (10.1007/s11664-012-2241-0)
- Jaafar, W. M. N. W., Snyder, J. E. and Gao, M. 2013. Apparatus for measuring Seebeck coefficient and electrical resistivity of small dimension samples using infrared microscope as temperature sensor. Review of Scientific Instruments 84(5), article number: 54903. (10.1063/1.4805016)
2012
- Hashim, H. and Gao, M. 2012. Investigate the maximum power output from solar cells for integration with thermoelectric generator in a hybrid solar energy system. Presented at: International Conference on Solar Energy for MENA region (INCOSOL), Amman, Jordan, 22 - 23 October 2012Proceedings of the International Conference on Solar Energy for MENA region.
- Powell, A. V. et al. 2012. Thermoelectric exhaust-gas energy recovery: An integrated approach. Presented at: 9th European Conference On Thermoelectrics: ECT2011, Thessaloniki, Greece, 28–30 September 2011AIP Conference Proceedings: Volume 1449: E: Systems and Industrial Applications. American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings American Institute of Physics pp. 505-508., (10.1063/1.4731604)
- Min, G. 2012. Improving the conversion efficiency of thermoelectric generators through 'pulse mode' operation. Presented at: 9th European Conference On Thermoelectrics: ECT2011, Thessaloniki, Greece, 28–30 September 2011AIP Conference Proceedings: Volume 1449: D. Thermoelectric Modules. American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings American Institute of Physics pp. 447-449., (10.1063/1.4731592)
- Garcia Canadas, J. and Min, G. 2012. Preparation and characterisation of contacts for high temperature thermoelectric modules. Presented at: 9th European Conference On Thermoelectrics: ECT2011, Thessaloniki, Greece, 28–30 September 2011AIP Conference Proceedings: Volume 1449: D. Thermoelectric Modules. American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings American Institute of Physics pp. 454-457., (10.1063/1.4731594)
2011
- Rowe, D. M., Smith, J., Thomas, G. and Min, G. 2011. Weight penalty incurred in thermoelectric recovery of automobile exhaust heat. Journal of Electronic Materials 40(5), pp. 784-788. (10.1007/s11664-011-1571-7)
2010
- Min, G. 2010. Optimal Electrical Conductivity for Maximum Thermoelectric Figure of Merit. Journal of Electronic Materials 39(11), pp. 2459-2461. (10.1007/s11664-010-1364-4)
- Min, G. 2010. ZT Measurement under large temperature differences. Journal of Electronic Materials 39(9), pp. 1782-1785. (10.1007/s11664-010-1136-1)
- Min, G. 2010. Thermoelectric energy harvesting. In: Beeby, S. and White, N. eds. Energy Harvesting for Autonomous Systems. Artech House Series: Smart Materials, Structures, and Systems Norwood, MA: Artech House, pp. 135-157.
2008
- Min, G. and Yatim, N. M. 2008. Variable thermal resistor based on self-powered Peltier effect. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 41(22), article number: 222001. (10.1088/0022-3727/41/22/222001)
- Goncalves, L. M., Alpuim, P., Min, G., Rowe, D. M., Couto, C. and Correia, J. H. 2008. Optimization of Bi2Te3 and Sb2Te3 thin films deposited by co-evaporation on polyimide for thermoelectric applications. Vacuum 82(12), pp. 1499-1502. (10.1016/j.vacuum.2008.03.076)
2007
- Goncalves, L. M., Rocha, J. G., Couto, C., Alpium, P., Min, G., Rowe, D. M. and Correia, J. H. 2007. Fabrication of flexible thermoelectric microcoolers using planar thin-film technologies. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering 17(7), pp. S168–S173. (10.1088/0960-1317/17/7/S14)
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. 2007. Conditions for observing the thermo-electric-photo cooling effect. IET Science, Measurement & Technology 1(6), pp. 329-332. (10.1049/iet-smt:20050091)
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. M. 2007. Conversion efficiency of thermoelectric combustion system. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 22(2), pp. 528-534. (10.1109/TEC.2006.877375)
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. M. 2007. Ring-structured thermoelectric module. Semiconductor Science and Technology 22(8), pp. 880-883. (10.1088/0268-1242/22/8/009)
2006
- Kiatgamolchai, S., Parinyataramas, J., Nilpairach, S., Thueploy, A., Wanichsampan, J. and Gao, M. 2006. Thermoelectric properties of b-FeSi2 prepared by the mechanical alloying technique and pressureless sintering. Acta Metallurgica Slovaca 2, pp. 111-118.
- Gao, M. and Rowe, D. M. 2006. Optimal electrical conductivity for obtaining maximum ZT. Presented at: Proceedings. of 4th European Conference on Thermoelectric (ETC06), Cardiff, UK.
- Concalves, M., Alpium, P., Gao, M., Rowe, D. M., Couto, C. and Correia, J. H. 2006. Properties optimisation of flexible thermoelectric thin films seposited by co-evaporation. Presented at: 4th European Conference on Thermoelectrics (ECT2006), Cardiff, UK. Babrow Press pp. 68-71.
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. 2006. Experimental evaluation of prototype thermoelectric domestic-refrigerators. Applied Energy 83(2), pp. 133-152. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2005.01.002)
2004
- Min, G., Rowe, D. M. and Kontostavlakis, K. 2004. Thermoelectric figure-of-merit under large temperature differences. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 37(8), pp. 1301-1304. (10.1088/0022-3727/37/8/020)
2003
- Goltsev, A. V., Rowe, D. M., Kuznetsov, V. L., Kuznetsova, L. A. and Min, G. 2003. Peltier effect in normal metal-insulator-heavy fermion metal junctions. Applied Physics Letters 82(14), pp. 2272-2274. (10.1063/1.1565505)
- Nuwayhid, R. Y., Rowe, D. M. and Min, G. 2003. Low cost stove-top thermoelectric generator for regions with unreliable electricity supply. Renewable Energy 28(2), pp. 205-222. (10.1016/S0960-1481(02)00024-1)
2002
- Weinburg, F. J., Rowe, D. M. and Min, G. 2002. Novel high performance small-scale thermoelectric power generation employing regenerative combustion systems. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 35(13), pp. L61-L63. (10.1088/0022-3727/35/13/102)
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. M. 2002. Recent concepts in thermoelectric power generation. Presented at: 21st International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Long Beach, USA, 25-29 August 2002Proceedings of 21st International Conference on Thermoelectrics. Piscataway, NJ: IEEE pp. 365-374.
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. M. 2002. "Symbiotic" applications of thermoelectric conversion for fluid preheating / power generation. Energy Conversion and Management 43(2), pp. 221-228. (10.1016/S0196-8904(01)00024-3)
- Weinberg, F. J., Rowe, D. M., Gao, M. and Ronney, P. D. 2002. On thermoelectric power conversion from heat recirculating combustion systems. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute 29(1), pp. 941-947. (10.1016/S1540-7489(02)80119-5)
- Rowe, D. M., Kuznetsov, V. L., Kuznetsova, L. A. and Gao, M. 2002. Electrical and thermal transport properties of intermediate-valence YbA13. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 35(17), pp. 2183-2186. (10.1088/0022-3727/35/17/315)
- Williams, S. G. K., Rowe, D. M., Kuznetsov, V. L. and Gao, M. 2002. An overview of facilities at the Cardiff NEDO laboratory for the measurement of thermoelectric properties. Presented at: 6th European Workshop on Thermoelectrics, Freiburg, Germany. pp. 200-208.
2001
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. M. 2001. A novel principle allowing rapid and accurate measurement of a dimensionless thermoelectric figure of merit. Measurement Science and Technology 12(8), pp. 1261-1262. (10.1088/0957-0233/12/8/337)
- Zou, H., Rowe, D. M. and Min, G. 2001. Growth of p- and n-type bismuth telluride thin films by co-evaporation. Journal of Crystal Growth 222(1-2), pp. 82-87. (10.1016/S0022-0248(00)00922-2)
- Esarte, J., Gao, M. and Rowe, D. M. 2001. Modelling heat exchangers for thermoelectric generators. Journal of Power Sources 93(1-2), pp. 72-76. (10.1016/S0378-7753(00)00566-8)
- Zou, H., Rowe, D. M. and Gao, M. 2001. Preparation and characterisation of p-type Sb2Te3 and n-type Bi2 Te3 thin films grown by co-evaporation. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A 19(3), pp. 899-903.
Articles
- Al-Shidhani, M. and Gao, M. 2022. Improving angular response of crossed compound parabolic concentrators using rectangular entry aperture. Renewable Energy 204, pp. 1-10. (10.1016/j.renene.2022.12.104)
- Alnajideen, M. and Gao, M. 2022. A new configuration of V-trough concentrator for achieving improved concentration ratio of >3.0x. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 245, article number: 111877. (10.1016/j.solmat.2022.111877)
- Min, G. 2022. Prospective photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid system. ES Materials & Manufacturing 16, pp. 13-18. (10.30919/esmm5e606)
- Min, G. 2022. New formulation of the theory of thermoelectric generator for operation under constant heat flux. Energy & Environmental Science 15, pp. 356-367. (10.1039/D1EE03114G)
- Alnajideen, M. and Min, G. 2022. Hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric system using a novel spectral splitting solar concentrator. Energy Conversion and Management 251, article number: 114981. (10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114981)
- Eze, M. C. et al. 2021. Optimum silver contact sputtering parameters for efficient perovskite solar cell fabrication. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 230, article number: 111185. (10.1016/j.solmat.2021.111185)
- Liu, H. et al. 2020. π-Conjugated small molecules enable efficient perovskite growth and charge-extraction for high-performance photovoltaic devices. Journal of Power Sources 448, article number: 227420. (10.1016/j.jpowsour.2019.227420)
- Al-Baghdadi, M., Kheralla Al-Kadumi, A., Altayyar, I. K., Anayi, K. F. and Min, G. 2019. The effect of magnetic field direction on thermoelectric and thermomagnetic coefficients of undoped single crystalline InSb at room temperature. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 671, article number: 12040. (10.1088/1757-899X/671/1/012040)
- Yoo, C. et al. 2019. Determination of the thermoelectric properties of a skutterudite-based device at practical operating temperatures by impedance spectroscopy. Applied Energy 251, pp. -., article number: 113341. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.113341)
- Beltrán-Pitarch, B., Márquez-García, L., Min, G. and Garcia Canadas, J. 2018. Corrigendum: Measurement of thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity using a thermoelectric module (2017 Meas. Sci. Technol. 28 045902). Measurement Science and Technology 29, article number: 129501. (10.1088/1361-6501/aaeb81)
- Prado-Gonjal, J., Phillips, M., Vaqueiro, P., Min, G. and Powell, A. V. 2018. Skutterudite thermoelectric modules with high volume-power-density: scalability and reproducibility. ACS Applied Energy Materials 1(11), pp. 6609-6618. (10.1021/acsaem.8b01548)
- Baig, H. et al. 2018. Conceptual design and performance evaluation of a hybrid concentrating photovoltaic system in preparation for energy. Energy 147, pp. 547-560. (10.1016/j.energy.2017.12.127)
- Márquez-García, L., Beltrán-Pitarch, B., Powell, D., Gao, M. and Garcia Canadas, J. 2018. Large power factor improvement in a novel solid-liquid thermoelectric hybrid device. ACS Applied Energy Materials 1(2), pp. 254–259. (10.1021/acsaem.7b00075)
- Al-Shidhani, M., Alnajideen, M., Garcia Rocha, V. and Min, G. 2018. Design and testing of 3D printed cross compound parabolic concentrators for LCPV system. AIP Conference Proceedings 2012(1), article number: 20001. (10.1063/1.5053489)
- Li, W. et al. 2017. A coupled optical-thermal-electrical model to predict the performance of hybrid PV/T-CCPC roof-top systems. Renewable Energy 112, pp. 166-186. (10.1016/j.renene.2017.05.012)
- Selvaraj, P. et al. 2017. Enhancing the efficiency of transparent dye-sensitized solar cells using concentrated light. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 175, pp. 29-34. (10.1016/j.solmat.2017.10.006)
- Li, W. et al. 2017. Multiphysics simulations of thermoelectric generator modules with cold and hot blocks and effects of some factors. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 10, pp. 63-72. (10.1016/j.csite.2017.03.005)
- Han, G. et al. 2017. Chlorine-enabled electron doping in solution-synthesized SnSe thermoelectric nanomaterials. Advanced Energy Materials 7(13), article number: 1602328. (10.1002/aenm.201602328)
- Li, W. et al. 2017. A scaling law for monocrystalline PV/T modules with CCPC and comparison with triple junction PV cells. Applied Energy 202, pp. 755-771. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.05.182)
- Beltrán-Pitarch, B., Márquez-García, L., Gao, M. and Garcia Canadas, J. 2017. Measurement of thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity using a thermoelectric module. Measurement Science and Technology 28(4), article number: 45902. (10.1088/1361-6501/aa5c30)
- Al-Madhhachi, H. and Gao, M. 2017. Effective use of thermal energy at both hot and cold side of thermoelectric module for developing efficient thermoelectric water distillation system. Energy Conversion and Management 133, pp. 14-19. (10.1016/j.enconman.2016.11.055)
- Luo, B., Deng, Y., Wang, Y., Gao, M., Zhu, W., Hashim, H. T. and García-Cañadas, J. 2016. Synergistic photovoltaic-thermoelectric effect in a nanostructured CdTe/Bi2Te3 heterojunction for hybrid energy harvesting. RSC Advances 6(115), pp. 114046-114051. (10.1039/C6RA20149K)
- Li, W. et al. 2016. Six-parameter electrical model for photovoltaic cell/module with compound parabolic concentrator. Solar Energy 137, pp. 551-563. (10.1016/j.solener.2016.08.050)
- García-Cañadas, J., Cheng, S., Márquez-García, L., Prest, M. J., Akbari-Rahimabadi, A. and Gao, M. 2016. Room temperature screening of thermal conductivity by means of thermal transient measurements. Measurement Science and Technology 27(10), pp. -., article number: 105602. (10.1088/0957-0233/27/10/105602)
- Garcia-Canadas, J., Adkins, N. J. E., McCain, S., Hauptstein, B., Brew, A., Jarvis, D. J. and Gao, M. 2016. Accelerated discovery of thermoelectric materials: combinatorial facility and high-throughput measurement of thermoelectric power factor. ACS Combinatorial Science 18(6), pp. 314-319. (10.1021/acscombsci.5b00178)
- Singh, T., Marsh, R. and Gao, M. 2016. Development and investigation of a non-catalytic self-aspirating meso-scale premixed burner integrated thermoelectric power generator. Energy Conversion and Management 117, pp. 431-441., article number: ECM8001. (10.1016/j.enconman.2016.03.020)
- Han, G. et al. 2016. Facile surfactant-free synthesis of p-Type SnSe nanoplates with exceptional thermoelectric power factors. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition 55(22), pp. 6433-6437. (10.1002/anie.201601420)
- Gao, M., Singh, T., Garcia-Canadas, J. and Ellor, R. 2016. Evaluation of thermoelectric generators by I-V curves. Journal of Electronic Materials 45(3), pp. 1700-1704. (10.1007/s11664-015-4180-z)
- Garcia-Canadas, J. and Min, G. 2016. Thermal dynamics of thermoelectric phenomena from frequency resolved methods. AIP Advances 6(3), article number: 35008. (10.1063/1.4943958)
- Hashim, H., Bomphrey, J. J. and Min, G. 2016. Model for geometry optimisation of thermoelectric devices in a hybrid PV/TE system. Renewable Energy 87(1), pp. 458-463. (10.1016/j.renene.2015.10.029)
- Meng, X. et al. 2016. A novel absorptive/reflective solar concentrator for heat and electricity generation: An optical and thermal analysis. Energy Conversion and Management 114, pp. 142-153. (10.1016/j.enconman.2016.02.011)
- Zhu, W., Deng, Y., Gao, M. and Wang, Y. 2015. Hierarchical Bi–Te based flexible thin-film solar thermoelectric generator with light sensing feature. Energy Conversion and Management 106, pp. 1192-1200. (10.1016/j.enconman.2015.10.052)
- Zhu, W., Deng, Y., Gao, M., Wang, Y., Cui, J. and Gao, H. 2015. Thin-film solar thermoelectric generator with enhanced power output: Integrated optimization design to obtain directional heat flow. Energy 89, pp. 106-117. (10.1016/j.energy.2015.07.057)
- Li, W. et al. 2015. Coupled simulation of performance of a crossed compound parabolic concentrator with solar cell. Energy Procedia 75, pp. 325-330. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.371)
- Li, W. et al. 2015. Multiphysics simulations of a thermoelectric generator. Energy Procedia 75, pp. 633-638. (10.1016/j.egypro.2015.07.473)
- Marquez-Garcia, L., Li, W., Bomphrey, J. J., Jarvis, D. J. and Gao, M. 2015. Preparation of nanoparticles of thermoelectric materials by ultrasonic milling. Journal of Electronic Materials 44(6), pp. 2172-2176. (10.1007/s11664-015-3749-x)
- Garcia Canadas, J. and Gao, M. 2014. Low frequency impedance spectroscopy analysis of thermoelectric modules. Journal of Electronic Materials 43(6), pp. 2411-2414. (10.1007/s11664-014-3095-4)
- Bomphrey, J. J., Jarvis, D. J. and Gao, M. 2014. The effects upon particle size and morphology of thermoelectric nanopowders prepared by high intensity ultrasonic milling. Materials Research Express 1(1), article number: 15502. (10.1088/2053-1591/1/1/015502)
- Garcia Canadas, J. and Min, G. 2014. Multifunctional probes for high-throughput measurement of Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity at room temperature. Review of Scientific Instruments 85, article number: 43906.
- Ashby, S. et al. 2014. FD 176: Bridging Silicon Nanoparticles and Thermoelectrics: Phenylacetylene Functionalization. Faraday Discussions 176, pp. 349-361. (10.1039/c4fd00109e)
- Garcia Canadas, J. and Gao, M. 2014. Impedance spectroscopy models for the complete characterization of thermoelectric materials. Journal of Applied Physics 116(17), article number: 174510. (10.1063/1.4901213)
- Gao, M. 2014. Principle of determining thermoelectric properties based on I–V curves. Measurement Science and Technology 25(8), article number: 85009. (10.1088/0957-0233/25/8/085009)
- Gao, M. 2013. Thermoelectric module design under a given thermal input: theory and example. Journal of Electronic Materials 42(7), pp. 2239-2242. (10.1007/s11664-013-2591-2)
- Min, G. 2013. Principle for detecting resonant states in thermoelectric materials using a superconductor tunneling junction. Journal of Electronic Materials 42(7), pp. 1555-1557. (10.1007/s11664-012-2318-9)
- Ashby, S. P., Garcia Canadas, J., Min, G. and Chao, Y. 2013. Measurement of thermoelectric properties of phenylacetylene-capped silicon nanoparticles and their potential in fabrication of thermoelectric materials. Journal of Electronic Materials 42(7), pp. 1495-1498. (10.1007/s11664-012-2297-x)
- Garcia Canadas, J., Powell, A. V., Kaltzoglou, A., Vaqueiro, P. and Min, G. 2013. Fabrication and evaluation of a skutterudite-based thermoelectric module for high-temperature applications. Journal of Electronic Materials 42(7), pp. 1369-1374. (10.1007/s11664-012-2241-0)
- Jaafar, W. M. N. W., Snyder, J. E. and Gao, M. 2013. Apparatus for measuring Seebeck coefficient and electrical resistivity of small dimension samples using infrared microscope as temperature sensor. Review of Scientific Instruments 84(5), article number: 54903. (10.1063/1.4805016)
- Rowe, D. M., Smith, J., Thomas, G. and Min, G. 2011. Weight penalty incurred in thermoelectric recovery of automobile exhaust heat. Journal of Electronic Materials 40(5), pp. 784-788. (10.1007/s11664-011-1571-7)
- Min, G. 2010. Optimal Electrical Conductivity for Maximum Thermoelectric Figure of Merit. Journal of Electronic Materials 39(11), pp. 2459-2461. (10.1007/s11664-010-1364-4)
- Min, G. 2010. ZT Measurement under large temperature differences. Journal of Electronic Materials 39(9), pp. 1782-1785. (10.1007/s11664-010-1136-1)
- Min, G. and Yatim, N. M. 2008. Variable thermal resistor based on self-powered Peltier effect. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 41(22), article number: 222001. (10.1088/0022-3727/41/22/222001)
- Goncalves, L. M., Alpuim, P., Min, G., Rowe, D. M., Couto, C. and Correia, J. H. 2008. Optimization of Bi2Te3 and Sb2Te3 thin films deposited by co-evaporation on polyimide for thermoelectric applications. Vacuum 82(12), pp. 1499-1502. (10.1016/j.vacuum.2008.03.076)
- Goncalves, L. M., Rocha, J. G., Couto, C., Alpium, P., Min, G., Rowe, D. M. and Correia, J. H. 2007. Fabrication of flexible thermoelectric microcoolers using planar thin-film technologies. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering 17(7), pp. S168–S173. (10.1088/0960-1317/17/7/S14)
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. 2007. Conditions for observing the thermo-electric-photo cooling effect. IET Science, Measurement & Technology 1(6), pp. 329-332. (10.1049/iet-smt:20050091)
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. M. 2007. Conversion efficiency of thermoelectric combustion system. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 22(2), pp. 528-534. (10.1109/TEC.2006.877375)
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. M. 2007. Ring-structured thermoelectric module. Semiconductor Science and Technology 22(8), pp. 880-883. (10.1088/0268-1242/22/8/009)
- Kiatgamolchai, S., Parinyataramas, J., Nilpairach, S., Thueploy, A., Wanichsampan, J. and Gao, M. 2006. Thermoelectric properties of b-FeSi2 prepared by the mechanical alloying technique and pressureless sintering. Acta Metallurgica Slovaca 2, pp. 111-118.
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. 2006. Experimental evaluation of prototype thermoelectric domestic-refrigerators. Applied Energy 83(2), pp. 133-152. (10.1016/j.apenergy.2005.01.002)
- Min, G., Rowe, D. M. and Kontostavlakis, K. 2004. Thermoelectric figure-of-merit under large temperature differences. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 37(8), pp. 1301-1304. (10.1088/0022-3727/37/8/020)
- Goltsev, A. V., Rowe, D. M., Kuznetsov, V. L., Kuznetsova, L. A. and Min, G. 2003. Peltier effect in normal metal-insulator-heavy fermion metal junctions. Applied Physics Letters 82(14), pp. 2272-2274. (10.1063/1.1565505)
- Nuwayhid, R. Y., Rowe, D. M. and Min, G. 2003. Low cost stove-top thermoelectric generator for regions with unreliable electricity supply. Renewable Energy 28(2), pp. 205-222. (10.1016/S0960-1481(02)00024-1)
- Weinburg, F. J., Rowe, D. M. and Min, G. 2002. Novel high performance small-scale thermoelectric power generation employing regenerative combustion systems. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 35(13), pp. L61-L63. (10.1088/0022-3727/35/13/102)
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. M. 2002. "Symbiotic" applications of thermoelectric conversion for fluid preheating / power generation. Energy Conversion and Management 43(2), pp. 221-228. (10.1016/S0196-8904(01)00024-3)
- Weinberg, F. J., Rowe, D. M., Gao, M. and Ronney, P. D. 2002. On thermoelectric power conversion from heat recirculating combustion systems. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute 29(1), pp. 941-947. (10.1016/S1540-7489(02)80119-5)
- Rowe, D. M., Kuznetsov, V. L., Kuznetsova, L. A. and Gao, M. 2002. Electrical and thermal transport properties of intermediate-valence YbA13. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 35(17), pp. 2183-2186. (10.1088/0022-3727/35/17/315)
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. M. 2001. A novel principle allowing rapid and accurate measurement of a dimensionless thermoelectric figure of merit. Measurement Science and Technology 12(8), pp. 1261-1262. (10.1088/0957-0233/12/8/337)
- Zou, H., Rowe, D. M. and Min, G. 2001. Growth of p- and n-type bismuth telluride thin films by co-evaporation. Journal of Crystal Growth 222(1-2), pp. 82-87. (10.1016/S0022-0248(00)00922-2)
- Esarte, J., Gao, M. and Rowe, D. M. 2001. Modelling heat exchangers for thermoelectric generators. Journal of Power Sources 93(1-2), pp. 72-76. (10.1016/S0378-7753(00)00566-8)
- Zou, H., Rowe, D. M. and Gao, M. 2001. Preparation and characterisation of p-type Sb2Te3 and n-type Bi2 Te3 thin films grown by co-evaporation. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A 19(3), pp. 899-903.
Book sections
- García-Cañadas, J. and Min, G. 2016. High-throughput thermoelectric measurement techniques. In: Thermoelectric Materials and Devices. Royal Society of Chemistry, pp. 133., (10.1039/9781782624042-00133)
- Gao, M. 2014. Improving thermoelectric cooling by light emission. In: Amaldi, A. and Tang, F. eds. Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Thermoelectrics. Springer, pp. 183., (10.1007/978-3-319-07332-3_21)
- Min, G. 2010. Thermoelectric energy harvesting. In: Beeby, S. and White, N. eds. Energy Harvesting for Autonomous Systems. Artech House Series: Smart Materials, Structures, and Systems Norwood, MA: Artech House, pp. 135-157.
Conferences
- Atia, A., Anayi, F. and Gao, M. 2021. Comparing shading with irradiance reduction effects on solar cells electrical parameters. Presented at: 2021 56th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, 31 August -3 September 20212021 56th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE, (10.1109/UPEC50034.2021.9548160)
- Atia, A., Anayi, F. and Min, G. 2020. Improving accuracy of solar cells parameters extraction by minimum root mean square error. Presented at: 55th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2020), Virtual - Torino, Italy, 1-4 Sept 20202020 55th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). IEEE, (10.1109/UPEC49904.2020.9209780)
- AlNajideen, M., Al-Shidhani, M. and Gao, M. 2019. Optimum design of V-trough solar concentrator for photovoltaic applications. Presented at: 15th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-15), Location: Fes, Morocco, 25–27 Mar 2019AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2149. AIP Publishing pp. 030001-., (10.1063/1.5124178)
- Sweet, T., Rolley, M., Li, W., Paul, M. C., Gao, M. and Knox, A. R. 2017. Experimental characterization and multi-physics simulation of a triple-junction cell in a novel hybrid III:V concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric receiver design with secondary optical element. Presented at: 9th International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2017), Cardiff, UK, 21st - 24th AugustProceedings of the 9th International Conference on Applied Energy. Energy Procedia Elsevier pp. 809-814., (10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.130)
- Sweet, T. K. N., Rolley, M. H., Prest, M. J. and Min, G. 2017. Novel hybrid III:V concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric receiver designs. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-13), Ottawa, Canada, 1-3 May 2017AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1881. AIP Publishing pp. 80009., (10.1063/1.5001447)
- Al-Madhhachi, H., Phillips, M. and Gao, M. 2017. Validation of vapour / water production in a thermoelectric distillation system. Presented at: the 3rd World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'17), Rome - Italy, 8-10 June 2017Proceedings of the 3rd World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'17). Ottawa, ON, Canada: Avestia Publishing pp. 117-1., (10.11159/htff17.117)
- Rolley, M., Sweet, T., Stoichkov, V., Bristow, N., Kettle, J. and Min, G. 2017. Triple-junction concentrator photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid receivers: robustness, valiation and preliminary reliability studies. Presented at: 13th Photovoltaic Science, Application and Technology Conference (PVSAT-13), Bangor, Wales, UK, 5- 7 April 2017.
- Yang, Z. et al. 2017. Improved thermoelectric generator performance using high temperature thermoelectric materials. Presented at: WCX™ 17: SAE World Congress Experience, Detroit, USA, 4-6 April 2017. SAE International pp. -., (10.4271/2017-01-0121)
- Al-Madhhachi, H., Prest, M. and Min, G. 2017. Evaluation of the convection heat transfer coefficient in a thermoelectric distillation system. Presented at: International Conference for Students on Applied Engineering (ICSAE), Newcastle, UK, 20-21 October 20162016 International Conference for Students on Applied Engineering (ICSAE). IEEE pp. 213-217., (10.1109/ICSAE.2016.7810190)
- Augustyniak, M. and MIn, G. 2017. Influence of various titanium oxide blocking layers on performance of dye-sensitized solar cells. Presented at: International Conference for Students on Applied Engineering (ICSAE), Newcastle, UK, 20-21 October 2016International Conference for Students on Applied Engineering (ICSAE). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE pp. 280-285., (10.1109/ICSAE.2016.7810203)
- Baig, H. et al. 2017. Outdoor performance of a reflective type 3D LCPV system under different climatic conditions. Presented at: 13th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems, Ontario, Canada, 1-3 May 2017, Vol. 1881. AIP Publishing pp. -., (10.1063/1.5001403)
- Baig, H. et al. 2016. Indoor characterization of a reflective type 3D LCPV system. Presented at: 12th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-12), Freiburg, Germany, 25–27 April 2016 Presented at Wiesenfarth, M., Bett, A. and Muller, M. eds.12th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-12), Vol. 1766. AIP Conference Proceedings Melville, NY: American Institute of Physics pp. 20002., (10.1063/1.4962070)
- Sweet, T. et al. 2016. Scalable solar thermoelectrics and photovoltaics (SUNTRAP). Presented at: AIP Conference 12th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-12), Freiburg, Germany, 25–27 April 2016AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1766. American Institute of Physics pp. 80007., (10.1063/1.4962105)
- Hashim, H. and Gao, M. 2012. Investigate the maximum power output from solar cells for integration with thermoelectric generator in a hybrid solar energy system. Presented at: International Conference on Solar Energy for MENA region (INCOSOL), Amman, Jordan, 22 - 23 October 2012Proceedings of the International Conference on Solar Energy for MENA region.
- Powell, A. V. et al. 2012. Thermoelectric exhaust-gas energy recovery: An integrated approach. Presented at: 9th European Conference On Thermoelectrics: ECT2011, Thessaloniki, Greece, 28–30 September 2011AIP Conference Proceedings: Volume 1449: E: Systems and Industrial Applications. American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings American Institute of Physics pp. 505-508., (10.1063/1.4731604)
- Min, G. 2012. Improving the conversion efficiency of thermoelectric generators through 'pulse mode' operation. Presented at: 9th European Conference On Thermoelectrics: ECT2011, Thessaloniki, Greece, 28–30 September 2011AIP Conference Proceedings: Volume 1449: D. Thermoelectric Modules. American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings American Institute of Physics pp. 447-449., (10.1063/1.4731592)
- Garcia Canadas, J. and Min, G. 2012. Preparation and characterisation of contacts for high temperature thermoelectric modules. Presented at: 9th European Conference On Thermoelectrics: ECT2011, Thessaloniki, Greece, 28–30 September 2011AIP Conference Proceedings: Volume 1449: D. Thermoelectric Modules. American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings American Institute of Physics pp. 454-457., (10.1063/1.4731594)
- Gao, M. and Rowe, D. M. 2006. Optimal electrical conductivity for obtaining maximum ZT. Presented at: Proceedings. of 4th European Conference on Thermoelectric (ETC06), Cardiff, UK.
- Concalves, M., Alpium, P., Gao, M., Rowe, D. M., Couto, C. and Correia, J. H. 2006. Properties optimisation of flexible thermoelectric thin films seposited by co-evaporation. Presented at: 4th European Conference on Thermoelectrics (ECT2006), Cardiff, UK. Babrow Press pp. 68-71.
- Min, G. and Rowe, D. M. 2002. Recent concepts in thermoelectric power generation. Presented at: 21st International Conference on Thermoelectrics, Long Beach, USA, 25-29 August 2002Proceedings of 21st International Conference on Thermoelectrics. Piscataway, NJ: IEEE pp. 365-374.
- Williams, S. G. K., Rowe, D. M., Kuznetsov, V. L. and Gao, M. 2002. An overview of facilities at the Cardiff NEDO laboratory for the measurement of thermoelectric properties. Presented at: 6th European Workshop on Thermoelectrics, Freiburg, Germany. pp. 200-208.
Research
Research theme: Energy and environment
Contracts
| Title | People | Sponsor | Value | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development of innovative TEG systems optimized for energy harvesting from EAF off-gas cooling water and radiative waste heat sources designed to be cost-effectively InTEGrated within steel plants |
Min G |
EU-RFCS | 309212 |
2020-2024 |
| Manufacturing New Class of Ferrofluids for Thermomagnetic Convection Enhanced Heat Transfer, Energy Generation and Storage |
Daniel Zabek (fellow), Min G (host) |
Royal Academy of Engineer | 623000 | 2019-2024 |
| Environmental impact of perovskite solar cell | Zhe Li, Min G | EPSRC SUPERGEN | 11836 | 01/04/2019 -15/09/2019 |
| System integration of High Concentrator Photovoltaic anf Thermoelectric devices for enhanced solar energy harvesting | Sweet T, Min G | Ser Cymru NRN AEM | 99621 | 01/07/2015 - 30/06/2017 |
| Scalable solar thermoelectrics and photovaltaics (SUNTRAP) | Gao M | EPSRC via Glasgow | 309996 | 30/09/2013 - 29/09/2017 |
| Development, design and testing of a carbon dioxide based trap with on-board power | Marsh R, Min G | KTP and Agrisense BCS Ltd | 185992 | 01/08/2009 - 31/07/2012 |
| On-chip millikelvin electronic refrigerator for astronomical and quantum device applications | Min G, Rowe DM | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council | 330248 | 01/07/2008 - 30/06/2011 |
| Research exchange with China | Min G | Royal Academy of Engineering | 2400 | 20/06/2009 - 26/07/2009 |
| Demonstrating the fuel economy benefit of exhaust energy recovery | Min G | EPSRC - via Loughborough University | 90686 | 01/09/2010 - 31/10/2012 |
| THERMOMAG - Nanostructured thermoelectrics based on mg2si | Min G | European Commission (FP7) | 244759 | 01/05/2011 - 30/10/2014 |
| Global solar spectrum harvesting through highly efficient photovoltaic and thermoelectric integrated cells -GLOBASOL | Min G | Commission of the European Communities | 280036 | 01/03/2013 - 29/02/2016 |
| Accelerated Discovery of Alloy Formulation | Min G, | European Commission (FP7) | 406155 | 15/06/2011 - 14/06/2016 |
| To establish thermo electric module fabrication capability in the UK for creating a key energy device in the supply chain of energy harvesting systems. | Min G, Marsh R | KTP and European Thermodynamics | 129354 | 01/02/2012 - 31/01/2014 |
| THERELEXPRO Thermoelectric heat recovery from low temperature exhausts of steel process | Min G, Melikhov Y | European Commission (FP7) | 117129 | 01/07/2013 - 30/06/2016 |
Past postdoctoral researchers/academic visitors
Dr.T Sweet, 2014-2017
Dr M Philips 2014-2017
Dr M Prest 2014-2016
Dr J G Canadas 2012-2015
Dr T Singh 2014-2016
Dr M A Rind 2014
Dr. L M Garcia 2013-2016
Mr M Robbins 2011-2013
Dr J J Bomphrey 2011-2014
Dr J G Canadas 2011-2012
Dr Q Z Yang 2009-2012
Academic visitors
Angel Fabian Mijangos, Mexico 2015
Yongming Shi, Behang China 2014
Lili Cao, Beihang China 2014
Wei Li, Hunan China 2014
Wei Zhu, Beihang, China 2013
Binwei Luo, Beihang, China 2012
Anne Hermann and Stafanie Gabriel, TUD Germany 2012
David Prieto de la Parte, University of Basque 2010
Prof T J Zhu, Zhejiang China 2009
Alex Stevenson, Herriot-Watt University 2008
Louis Goncalves, University of Mino Portugal 2005
Somchai Kiatgamolchai, Cholulongkorn University Thailand 2005
Teaching
Current Teaching:
EN2082 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 3 (Analogue Electronics)
EN2083 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 4 (Analogue Electronics)
EN3805 Advanced Analogue Integrated Circuit Design
Previous Taught:
EN1047 Communication Skills & Professional Studies (Technical report writting)
EN1067 Heat Transfer
EN1072 Electronic Laboratory
EN3050 Electronic Circuits and Systems (Active Filters)
EN3060 Alternative Energy Systems (Thermoelectric Technology)
ENT408 Electronics, Computing and Instrumentation
Teaching Administration:
Chair: Review of “Integrated Engineering” degree scheme 2016
Year 1 Tutor for EEE degree scheme from 2011 to 2015
Year 2 Tutor for EEE degree scheme from 2006 to 2011
Year 1 Tutor for EEE degree scheme from 2003 to 2005
Biography
Career
2016-Present Professor of Energy Materials, Cardiff University
2013-2016 Reader, School of Engineering, Cardiff University
2011-2013 Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, Cardiff University
2005-Present Head of Thermoelectric Laboratory, Cardiff University
2005-2005 Visiting Scientist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2004-2011 Lecturer, School of Engineering, Cardiff University
1999-2004 Thermoelectric Specialist, Cardiff University
1993-1999 Research Assistant/Associate, Cardiff University
1988-1989 Visiting Academic to University of Wales Cardiff
1985-1993 Research Scientist, Kunming Institute of Physics, China
1982-1985 Research Assistant, Institute of Solid-State Circuits, China
Education
1993-1996 PhD, Thermoelectrics, University of Wales Cardiff, UK
1978-1982 BSc, Semiconductor Physics, Xidian University, Xian, China
Membership of Professional Bodies/Review Panels
Board member of European Thermoelectric Society (Re-elected) 2016-2019
Member of EPSRC Review College, 2016-Present
Theme coordinator (Device Physics), UK Thermoelectric Network, 2016-Present
Member of the Community Practice of Welsh H2020 Experts and Evaluators, 2016-
Independent expert for EC H2020 Programme, 2014-2016
Board member of European Thermoelectric Society, 2013-2016
Review Panel Member for FP7 project (MERGING), Mainz, Germany, 19/07/2014
Panel Member for H2020 proposal evaluation (LCE 2014 -1), 07-10/04/2014
Panel Member for MSc course validation, Soest (Germany)/Bolton (UK), 8-10/05/2013
Scientific committee member, European Thermoelectric Society, 1995-1997
Membership of International Conference Committee
Co-organiser, E-MRS, Symposium H, Strasbourg, France, 23/05/2017
Chair for the Poster Award Selection Panel for ECT2016, Lisbon, Portugal
Session chairman/Scientific committee member at ECT2016, Lisbon, Portugal
Member of Life-time Award Selection Panel for ICT2016, Wuhan, China
Session chairman at ICT2015, Dresden, Germany.
Scientific committee member/Session chairman at ECT2014, Madrid, Spain
Scientific committee member at ECT2013, ESA, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Programme chairman for ECT2006, Cardiff, UK
Programme chairman for ICT2000, Cardiff, UK
External Examiner (International)
University of Aalborg, Denmark, 24/02/2019
University of Basque Country, Bilbao, Spain, 21/07/2017
Aalto University, Finland, 18/12/2016;
University of Agder, Norway, 14/06/16
KTH, Sweden, 27/05/16
External Examiner (UK)
Southampton 25/01/2021;
Swansea 28/05/2019;
Queen Mary 06/02/2019;
Loughborough 25/10/2018;
Swansea 21/05/2018;
Manchester 22/11/17;
Queen Mary London 09/11/17;
Queen Mary London, 30/11/16;
Swansea 18/11/15;
Imperial 08/06/15;
Southampton 09/03/15;
Glasgow 13/05/14;
Warwick 09/06/14;
Bolton 2012;
Swansea18/02/10
Supervisions
Current PhD
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Laser micro-spectroscopy characterization of individual colloidal nanoparticles for biomedical applications |
F Kamil | Current | PhD |
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Next-generation photovoltaic devices based on printable organic semiconductors |
H Ifheema | Current | PhD |
| Exploiting the properties of graphene and nanodiamond to enhance wear-resistance in ceramic-based materials by Spark Plasma Sintering | J Alemzadeh | Current | PhD |
| 3D Nanostructured magnetic & thermoelectric materials | E Harding | Current | PhD |
| Stability study of non-fullerene acceptor based organic solar cells (S-OSCs) | G N Ugwuanyi | Current | PhD |
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Productivity enhancement of thermoelectric distillation system |
A Bahr | Current | PhD |
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Large scale solar PV power plant control, operation and energy conversion optimization |
A M Atia | Current | PhD |
| Investigation of energy conversion materials based on Al-Ti-Fe alloys | S Singh | Current | PhD |
| Development of new low bandgap perovskite materials for photovoltaic applications | M Eze | Current | PhD |
| Development of graphene/ceramic composites with damage self-monitoring capabilities | G Rodriguez | Current | PhD |
| Full-spectrum Solar Energy Harvesting for Power and Heat Production using Dichroic Concentrator | A Altuwirgi | Current | PhD |
| Preparation and Characterisation of Magnetocaloric Materials for Energy Applications | Alex Evans | Submitted | PhD |
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Development novel solar concentrator/thermal absorber for a hybrid PV/TE system |
M Al-Najideen | To be submitted | PhD |
Past PhD
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Design, Fabrication and Characterisation of Cross Compound Parabolic Concentrators for Solar Power Generation |
M Al-Shidhani | Graduate | PhD |
| Full-Spectrum Solar Energy Harvesting Using Nanotechnology-Enabled Photovoltaic/Thermoelectric Hybrid System | HASHIM Hasan Talib | Graduate | PhD |
| SOLAR POWERED THERMOELECTRIC COOLING SYSTEM. | AL MADHHACHI Hayder Sami Saleh | Graduate | PhD |
| PREPARATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF NANOSTRUCTURED BULK Bi2 Te3 THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS USING ULTRASOUND MILLING | MARQUEZ GARCIA Lourdes | Graduate | PhD |
| DEVELOPMENT OF THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES: DESIGN, FABRICATION AND CHARACTERISATION. | ROBBINS Mark Cooper | Graduate | MPhil |
| PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF BLOCKING LAYERS FOR IMPROVING EFFICIENCY OF DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS | AUGUSTYNIAK Mateusz Michal | Graduate | PhD |
| SYSTEM INTEGRATION OF CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAICS WITH THERMOELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY FOR ENHANCED SOLAR ENERGY HARVESTING. | ROLLEY Matthew Henry | Graduate | PhD |
| INVESTIGATION OF THERMO-ELECTROMAGNETIC MATERIALS IMPLEMENTED IN THE FIELD OF SOLID-STATE PHYSICS DEVICES AND USED FOR HARVESTING OF THERMOELECTRIC ENERGY IN ELECTRICAL MACHINES. | AL BAGHDADI Muhammid Hamid Husein | Graduate | PhD |
| Development Of A Novel ZT Measurement Technique For Investigation Of Thermoelements And Segmented Thermoelectric Structures | MD YATIM Nadhrah | Graduate | PhD |
| Hybrid Solar Thermoelectric System For Combined Heat and Power | KAZUZ Ramadan | Graduate | PhD |
| Development and Investigation Of A Non-Catalytic Self-Aspirating Meso-Scale Premixed Burner Integrated Thermoelectric Power Generator. | SINGH Tanuj Deep | Graduate | PhD |
| THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE BY A SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS APPROACH. | CHARLES Terrance Priestley | Transfered | PhD |
| Cold Electron Bolometera | BRIEN Tom | Graduate | PhD |
Contact Details
Min@cardiff.ac.uk
+44 29208 75034
Queen's Buildings - South Building, Room S/2.10B, 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA
+44 29208 75034
Queen's Buildings - South Building, Room S/2.10B, 5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA