Dr Lefteris Danos

Lecturer

Research Overview

Lefteris’s research focuses on photovoltaics and solar energy conversion, with emphasis on light-harvesting and photon management structures for enhanced performance. He investigates ultra-thin film organic architectures to improve light absorption and solar energy utilisation. His work involves time-resolved spectroscopy to study photophysical processes, as well as silicon surface chemistry to engineer interfaces for enhanced device performance. He develops spectral management techniques to tailor the solar spectrum, integrated into existing photovoltaic technologies. These strategies aim to enhance the performance and reduce the cost of solar electricity, contributing to the development of sustainable and affordable energy solutions.

Recent Publications

Elements of Success
Other

The Importance of Energy in our World: A Chemistry Perspective
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar

Lancaster University Chemistry Offer Holder Event
Other

The Importance of Energy in our World: A Chemistry Perspective
Public Lecture/ Debate/Seminar

Development of light-harvesting structures for photovoltaic applications
Oral presentation

Ross Hatton
Hosting an academic visitor

Explore Week (Light Up Lancaster)
Festival/Exhibition/Concert

Development of light-harvesting structures for photovoltaic applications
Oral presentation

3D Printing of luminescent solar concentrators
Oral presentation

Lancaster University Chemistry Offer Holder Event
Other

Neil Robertson
Hosting an academic visitor

Julia A Weinstein
Hosting an academic visitor

Lancaster University Chemistry Open Day
Other

Jeremy Frey
Hosting an academic visitor

Lancaster University Chemistry Open Day
Other

Silicon photosensitisation using organic layers
Oral presentation

Efficient light harvesting using carbocyanine dyes in Langmuir-Blodgett monolayers
Oral presentation

Lancaster University Open Day
Other

Lancaster University Open Day
Other

Lancaster University Open Day
Other

Silicon photosensitisation using singlet/triplet emitters
Oral presentation

Light harvesting in silicon (111) surfaces using covalently attached protoporphyrin IX dyes
Oral presentation

Lancaster University Chemistry Applicant Visitor Event
Other

Light harvesting in silicon with the help of molecules
Oral presentation

Silicon sensitization using light harvesting layers
Oral presentation

  • Analytical and Spectroscopy Research Group
  • Electrochemical and Surfaces Research Group
  • Energy Lancaster
  • MSF Supervisors 2019/20
  • Physical and Analytical Chemistry
  • Renewables