2026 Robert W. Birkmire: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	46	11374	10992	2673	2484	253	9160

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Overview

Robert W. Birkmire is affiliated with the University of Delaware in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the materials science and engineering fields, with significant contributions in materials chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, and atomic and molecular physics and optics.

The main topics of Robert W. Birkmire's work include:

Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films
Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
Semiconductor materials and interfaces
Copper-based nanomaterials and applications

They have been actively engaged in publishing research on semiconductor materials, particularly in relation to solar cell technologies. Their recent papers cover different aspects of copper zinc tin selenide (Cu₂ZnSnSe₄) solar cells and their performance characteristics.

Recent publications include:

Effects of composition and thermal treatment on V_OC-limiting defects in single-crystalline Cu₂ZnSnSe₄ solar cells, 2021, Progress in Photovoltaics Research and Applications
Admittance spectroscopy on single-crystal Cu2ZnSnSe4 solar cells: Back-contact effects and metastabilities, 2020, Journal of Applied Physics
Fabrication and characteristics of high-V_OC single-crystalline Cu₂ZnSnSe₄ solar cells, 2020, Progress in Photovoltaics Research and Applications

Frequent co-authors alongside Robert W. Birkmire include:

M.A. Lloyd
Brian E. McCandless
Austin G. Kuba
Xiangyu Ma
Matthew F. Doty

The primary venues where Robert W. Birkmire publishes research are:

Progress in Photovoltaics Research and Applications
Journal of Applied Physics

Birkmire's research contributes to understanding the properties and performance of semiconductor thin films, particularly copper-based materials, which are relevant for photovoltaic applications. Their work combines experimental techniques to study material defects, back-contact effects, and fabrication methods, which impact solar cell efficiency.

Best Publications

Development of CuInSe2 nanocrystal and nanoring inks for low-cost solar cells.

Qijie Guo;Suk Jun Kim;Mahaprasad Kar;William N. Shafarman

711
Citations
CuInSe2 for photovoltaic applications

Angus Rockett;R. W. Birkmire

630
Citations
Low-cost hydrogen-evolution catalysts based on monolayer platinum on tungsten monocarbide substrates.

Daniel V. Esposito;Sean T. Hunt;Alan L. Stottlemyer;Kevin D. Dobson

591
Citations
POLYCRYSTALLINE THIN FILM SOLAR CELLS:Present Status and Future Potential

Robert W. Birkmire;Erten Eser

464
Citations
Fabrication of thin-film, flexible photovoltaic module

Robert G. Wendt;Gregory M. Hanket;Robert W. Birkmire;T. W. Fraser Russell

308
Citations
Recrystallization and sulfur diffusion in CdCl2‐treated CdTe/CdS thin films

B. E. McCandless;L. V. Moulton;R. W. Birkmire

289
Citations
Phases, morphology, and diffusion in CuInxGa1−xSe2 thin films

M. Marudachalam;R. W. Birkmire;H. Hichri;J. M. Schultz

287
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Optical characterization of CuIn1−xGaxSe2 alloy thin films by spectroscopic ellipsometry

P. D. Paulson;R. W. Birkmire;W. N. Shafarman

224
Citations
Thin-film, flexible photovoltaic module

Robert G. Wendt;Gregory M. Hanket;Robert W. Birkmire;T. W. Fraser Russell

219
Citations
High-efficiency solar cells based on Cu(InAl)Se2 thin films

S. Marsillac;P. D. Paulson;M. W. Haimbodi;R. W. Birkmire

206
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Interdigitated back contact silicon heterojunction solar cell and the effect of front surface passivation

Meijun Lu;Stuart Bowden;Ujjwal Das;Robert Birkmire

195
Citations
PREPARATION OF HOMOGENEOUS CU(INGA)SE2 FILMS BY SELENIZATION OF METAL PRECURSORS IN H2SE ATMOSPHERE

M. Marudachalam;H. Hichri;R. Klenk;R. W. Birkmire

187
Citations
Surface passivation and heterojunction cells on Si (100) and (111) wafers using dc and rf plasma deposited Si:H thin films

U. K. Das;M. Z. Burrows;M. Lu;S. Bowden

164
Citations
Analysis of post deposition processing for CdTe/CdS thin film solar cells

Brian E. McCandless;Robert W. Birkmire

156
Citations
Controlling Growth Chemistry and Morphology of Single-Bath Electrodeposited Cu ( In , Ga ) Se2 Thin Films for Photovoltaic Application

M. Estela Calixto;Kevin D. Dobson;Brian E. McCandless;Robert W. Birkmire

151
Citations
CuIn1−xAlxSe2 thin films and solar cells

P. D. Paulson;M. W. Haimbodi;S. Marsillac;R. W. Birkmire

137
Citations
Effect of surface carbon on the hydrogen evolution reactivity of tungsten carbide (WC) and Pt-modified WC electrocatalysts

Yannick C. Kimmel;Daniel V. Esposito;Robert W. Birkmire;Jingguang G. Chen

135
Citations
Role of hydrogen bonding environment in a-Si:H films for c-Si surface passivation

M. Z. Burrows;U. K. Das;R. L. Opila;S. De Wolf

128
Citations
Compound polycrystalline solar cells:: Recent progress and Y2 K perspective

Robert W Birkmire

124
Citations
Optimization of interdigitated back contact silicon heterojunction solar cells: Tailoring hetero-interface band structures while maintaining surface passivation

Meijun Lu;Ujjwal Das;Stuart Bowden;Steven Hegedus

116
Citations
EFFECTS OF PROCESSING ON CdTe/CdS MATERIALS AND DEVICES

R. W. Birkmire;B. E. McCANDLESS;S. S. Hegedus

115
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