Martin Green (professor)

Martin Green is an Australian professor of solar energy and electrical engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He is globally recognized as a leading researcher in photovoltaics and for his contributions to the development of high-efficiency silicon solar cells.

Green's research group at UNSW has consistently broken world records for silicon solar cell efficiency, playing a pivotal role in the advancement of solar energy technology. His work has been instrumental in making solar power a commercially viable and increasingly affordable energy source.

He obtained his PhD from UNSW and has remained there throughout his academic career. Green has published extensively in the field and is the author of several influential books on solar cells. He has received numerous awards and honors for his scientific contributions, including the Right Livelihood Award (often referred to as the "Alternative Nobel Prize") in 1999.

Beyond his research achievements, Green is also known for his commitment to educating and mentoring the next generation of solar energy scientists and engineers. He continues to be an active figure in the global solar energy community.