Next Generation Photovoltaics
Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells:
  • Investigate stability and cost reduction.
  • Develop competitive, efficient components.
  • Design solid-state electrolytes (gel, semi-solid, solid).
  • Create dye-sensitized solar-powered devices.
Perovskite Solar Cells:
  • Enhance efficiency and stability with new materials.
  • Use varied perovskite compositions, transition metal oxide nanostructures, and cost-effective electrodes with good stability, transparency, conductivity, and flexibility.
Research team
  • Dr. Bakhytzhan Baptayev
    Leading Researcher, Group Leader
    Education
    PhD in Science, Engineering, and Technology (2020) - Nazarbayev University
    Master of Science in Instrumental Analytical Sciences (2011) - The Robert Gordon University, UK
    Bachelor of Science in Chemical Technology of Organic Substances (2008) - Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

    Research Area
    solar cells, dye-sensitized perovskite polymer photocatalysts


Publications

Funded projects
"Indoor photovoltaics based on solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells of advanced architecture"
Project PI: Bakhytzhan Baptayev
Duration: 2024 - 2026
"Low-cost solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells - a new strategy of the development of the field"
Project PI: Bakhytzhan Baptayev
Duration: 2022 - 2024