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PhD position open in our research group: 'nanoAGILE (Axially Graded Index LEns) for quantum technologies' https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/nanoagile-axially-graded-index-lens-for-quantum-technologies/?p179369
The position is part of the Quantum Technology Engineering CDT. The PhD program includes 4 years of funding, comprehensive scientific training and career development program, and industry internship. Please apply asap as applications are being reviewed currently (March 2025) #quantum #optics #solidstatephysics #quantumtechnologies #phd #jobs
PhD position open for immediate start in the Vaidya Research Group. Please apply before closing date of 12th Sept. 2024 #sustainability #space #optics #energy
Cover feature anniversary
This time on 27th June 2022, Nina Vaidya's research work was featured on the cover of Microsystems & Nanoengineering with the Springer Nature Group.
Celebrating the anniversary - thank you to the overwhelming international interest and 100s of news articles and videos on #AGILE @Stanford University p.s. thanks Ella Marushchenko and team for the graphic design help
AGILE paper at link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41378-022-00377-z
Vaidya Research Group to participate in the 'Next Generation Materials for Solar Photovoltaics 2024' conference in London 17th January 2024- our talk and poster information coming soon https://www.rsc.org/events/detail/76679/next-generation-materials-for-solar-photovoltaics-2024
Vaidya Research Group to participate in the 'Next Generation Materials for Solar Photovoltaics 2024' conference in London 17th January 2024- our talk and poster information coming soon https://www.rsc.org/events/detail/76679/next-generation-materials-for-solar-photovoltaics-2024
VIP reception at the US Embassy
VIP reception at the US Embassy
8th Nov 2023
Nina attended VIP reception honouring ‘Women in the Space Sector’ on 8th November at the Embassy of the United States of America, London. Amazing keynote by Avril Jolliffe, Director for Trade, Industry and Economic Security at the UK Ministry of Defence
An energetic and inclusive networking evening with people from government, academic, and industry partners with discussions of how to make large scale positive impact in the space sector and lift women up in this important journey: diversity of all forms in projects => excellence! Great event thanks to organizers Space South Central, The Aerospace Corporation, Maxar Technologies; and gracious hosts at the US Embassy Laure Ferris, the Minister Counsellor, and Ambassador Jane Hartley.
Group receives Space-Based Solar Power Innovation Competition Funding from the UK government
Group receives Space-Based Solar Power Innovation Competition Funding from the UK government
July 2023
Our group, in collaboration with Cambridge and IQE Plc., have received funding to develop a novel ultra-thin solar cell for spaced-based solar power generation.
Postdoctoral scholar Dr. Oliver Trojak joins the group working on Space Solar, Metamaterials, Photonics, and Meta-optics
Postdoctoral scholar Dr. Oliver Trojak joins the group working on Space Solar, Metamaterials, Photonics, and Meta-optics
October 2023
Power Wirelessly Transmitted In Space
Power Wirelessly Transmitted In Space
June 2023
In a first, the Power Technology Demo has transmitted power in space.
Space Launch Successful
Space Launch Successful
January 2023
The Power Technology Demo has been successfully launched into space. Read more in Caltech news.
Nina's AGILE Invention Featured In TechCrunch
Nina's AGILE Invention Featured In TechCrunch
2022
The AGILE concentration device is featured in TechCrunch: Micropyramid lenses triple the light that hits solar panels
https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/30/stanford-designed-pyramid-lens-boosts-solar-panel-efficiency/
AGILE Featured in Stanford Energy Research Review 2022
AGILE Featured in Stanford Energy Research Review 2022
December 2022
The AGILE concentration device is featured in Stanford's review of energy research for 2022, read more on page 12.
Space at Southampton Features Flexible Reflectors
Space at Southampton Features Flexible Reflectors
December 2022
Our flexible solar concentrators and space prototype have featured in the university-wide Space at Southampton research showcase.
Space Launch Scheduled
Space Launch Scheduled
November 2022
The space launch of demonstration solar cells with ultra-light reflectors has been scheduled with SpaceX.
Faculty Story on AGILE Lens and Future Group Research
Faculty Story on AGILE Lens and Future Group Research
November 2022
The group's work has been featured in a story on the faculty news site, there the AGILE lens is discussed as well as future research directions for the group.
PhD student Megan Perks joins the group working on Space Sustainability and In-situ Resource Utilization via Additive Manufacture
PhD student Megan Perks joins the group working on Space Sustainability and In-situ Resource Utilization via Additive Manufacture
September 2022
Tech Briefs Interview on AGILE Concentrator
Tech Briefs Interview on AGILE Concentrator
August 2022
Nina has given an interview to Tech Briefs about the a new type of AGILE optical concentrator and her innovation journey.
AGILE Graded Index Lens Featured in Stanford News
AGILE Graded Index Lens Featured in Stanford News
June 2022
The AGILE graded index lens for solar concentration has been featured in Stanford News.
AGILE publication makes Microsystems & Nanoengineering Cover and website banner
AGILE publication makes Microsystems & Nanoengineering Cover and website banner
June 2022
The paper featuring our AGILE graded index solar concentrator has been selected for the cover of the recent issue of Microsystems & Nanoengineering (Springer Nature).
Nina Vaidya Interview on BBC World Service
Nina Vaidya Interview on BBC World Service
December 2018
An interview with Nina discussing space solar has been featured on BBC World Service.
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