Laboratory of Semiconductor Converters

The Laboratory of Semiconductor Converters is a technological laboratory where energy-efficient electronic converters based on semiconductor elements are created and researched for solar and wind energy, for spacecraft, semiconductor sensors for various purposes are developed and manufactured, and new semiconductor materials and components are researched. This is a place where a semiconductor is transformed into an electronic device. Here they work with real industry technologies such as: forming a semiconductor structure in diffusion furnaces, applying various films in vacuum furnaces, conducting chemical processing of materials, and studying materials using optical microscopes and interferometers.
The laboratory allows you to conduct laboratory work, develop course and diploma projects with real measurements, and also provides the opportunity to work in scientific groups and implement your own ideas – from an educational project to a startup.

Team:
Tetiana Obukhova, PhD in Technical Sciences, Associate Professor
Viktoriia Koval, PhD in Technical Sciences, Associate Professor
Serhii Maliuta, PhD
Mykhailo Dusheiko
Nataliia Kavraska
Yurii Yasievych

Research Areas:
Photoconverters for terrestrial and space applications
Organic photovoltaics
Biodegradable and wearable sensors
Nanoscale silicon structures for sensing and photovoltaics

Current projects:
R&D Project No. 2810, “Development of photovoltaic cells and thin-film photoconverters based on organic solar light absorbers.”
Project duration: 2025–2027.
State registration No. 0125U001660.
Project leader – T. Yu. Obukhova; responsible executor – V. M. Koval.

Completed projects:
R&D Project No. 2301p, “Development of environmentally safe technologies for processing non-wood plants into nanocellulose composite materials for organic packaging and green flexible electronics.”
Project duration: 2020–2022.
State registration No. 0120U102056.
Project leader – V. A. Barbash; responsible executor – V. M. Koval.

Contacts:
Tetiana Obukhova
t.obukhova-me@lll.kpi.ua