Who are the people working to change the future of space energy transmission? With our new series, "Voices from the Consortium", we want to introduce them to you. In each article, we’ll highlight one of the RePowerSiC team who are contributing to the development of cutting-edge silicon carbide (SiC) technologies. Discover the people driving space innovation—one voice at a time. 

Dr. Javier Fernández Lozano - University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) 

I’m Dr. Javier Fernández Lozano, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), specialized in semiconductor device modeling and optimization: “I presented my thesis six months ago in December 2024. My PhD was obtained in physics, and it focused on photovoltaic semiconductor devices and wide-bandgap materials. My work bridges fundamental research and industrial applications. During my PhD I was awarded two prizes in the International Optical Wireless and Fiber Power Transmission Conference (OWPT). My institution, USC, is a public university located in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. It is one of the world's oldest universities in continuous operation, dating from 1495. 

My Role in RePowerSiC 

Within RePowerSiC, I primarily contribute to WP3 (Laser Power Converter design and fabrication) and WP5 (HPLT laboratory validation and exploitation), leveraging USC’s expertise in computational semiconductor physics, TCAD modelling, lifecycle analysis and laboratory validation and characterization of photovoltaic devices. My team’s goal is to produce the best laser power converter designs, ensuring RePowerSiC’s solutions are both cutting-edge and scalable. 

Why It Matters 

This project accelerates the transition to next-generation high-power laser transmission technology, with implications for space applications, electric vehicles, and many other terrestrial use cases. For my career, it’s an opportunity to push wireless power transmission innovations closer to market readiness, which is a dream come true for a guy that works mainly in modelling and computer science. I am working in a consortium with advanced expertise in silicon carbide materials, photovoltaic devices, computational modelling and laser technology, which will allow me to broaden my horizons and increase my leadership skills. 

Contact

📧 javierfernandez.lozano@usc.es 

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