This research uses ultra-fast femtosecond lasers to study how photovoltaic materials generate and lose electrons. By tracking where electrons form and where they become trapped, the work aims to improve solar panel efficiency. Better photovoltaic materials could make solar energy cheaper, more reliable, and capable of replacing fossil fuels.

This research develops flexible, bird-inspired aircraft wings that can smoothly change shape during flight. By combining stiff carbon-fibre structures with elastic outer skins, these wings reduce drag, fuel consumption, and noise. With aviation’s emissions projected to rise sharply, such morphing-wing technology could make future flights cleaner, quieter, and potentially cheaper.