Personal information. Rome (Italy), 14th May 1983

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1 Simone Quaranta Curriculum Vitae 85 Taylorwood Crt L1G7V7, Oshawa, ON Canada H B simone.quaranta@uoit.ca "The important thing is not whether one is afraid or not, is knowing how to cope with their fear and not being influenced by it. Behold, this is courage, otherwise it is not courage anymore, it is recklessness." - Giovanni Falcone first name Simone last name Quaranta place and date of birth nationality Italian Personal information Rome (Italy), 14th May 1983 driving licence European type B Education High School Diploma awarded by Liceo Scientifico "Manfredi Azzarita" Rome, Italy Grade 100 out of Bachelor Degree in Chemistry awarded by Università "La Sapienza" Rome,Italy Grade 110 out of Master Degree in Chemistry awarded by Università "La Sapienza" Rome,Italy Grade 110 out of 110 cum laude present Ph.D. Student in Materials Science at University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), Oshawa, ON Canada Bachelor thesis Title "Growth and dielectric characterization of Rare Earth Oxides thin films" Supervisor Prof. Daniele Gozzi Topics Electron beam physical vapor deposition of Y 2 O 3, Er 2 O 3, and Tm 2 O 3 thin films. Morphological, structural, chemical, optical characterization of the aforementioned films: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), UV-vis. (transmittance and reflectance) spectroscopy. Complex dielectric constant and Capacitance-Voltage (C-V) characterization by impedance spectroscopy in a MOSFET (Metal Oxide-Semiconductor Field Emission Transistor) configuration.

2 Dec Feb.2011 Feb present Feb present May 2012-present Master Thesis Title "Preparation and characterization of Titanium Oxide- Carbon nanotubes composites for Dye Sensitized Solar Cel ls applications" Supervisors Dr. Alessandro Latini Topics Preparation of TiO 2, TiO 2 -SWCNT (Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes), and TiO 2 -MWCNT (Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes) composites by sol-gel and hydrothermal synthesis routes. Structural, morphological and optical characterization of the aforementioned materials by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), SEM, Cathodoluminescence, XRD, Raman spectroscopy, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Surface area measurements and porosimetry. DSSCs assembly and efficiency test by I-V characteristics, quantum efficiency, Quasi- Steady State Phoconductance Decay (QSSPC) and impedance spectroscopy. Ph.D. Project Title "Nanostructured semiconductor materials for photovoltaic application" Supervisor Dr. Franco Gaspari Topics Hydrothermal synthesis of chirality enriched TiO 2 /SWCNTs composites for DSSCs and Schottky diodes devices. Chemical (RBS, Rutherford Back Scattering; ERDA, Elastic Recovery Detection Analysis),electrical and optical characterization of hydrogenated SiC thin films for double junction solar cells (in collaboration with University of Bologna, Italy). Optical characterization of GaAs thin films. Experience Research Assistant at ENEA (National agency for new technologies, energy and sustainable economic development), Rome (Italy) Topics Electrical and optical characterization of DSSCs and Amorphous Silicon Solar cells. Topics Researcher and consultant at CERL (Clean Energy Research Lab), UOIT, Oshawa ON Canada CuO/Cu2O heterojunctions fabrication by electroless deposition and electroplating on proton exchange membranes and their integration in the thermochemical Copper-Chlorine cycle for Hydrogen production Affiliated to European Comunity PhocsCleen Project (EU Contract phocscleen/) Topics Liquid Phase Chemical Vapor and Solid State reaction syntheses of Bi 2 O 3 and Ce doped Bi 2 O 3 for dyes degradation and water photosplit- ting applications. Teaching Assistant for Physics I, Physics II, Physics for Health Science, Physics for Biosciences. Feb Jun Quality Control Technician internship at Silfab Solar, Toronto ON Canada. Languages Italian Mother tongue English Fluent

3 French Basic level Scientific Highlights and Skills Photovoltaics, third generation photovoltaic devices. Expert of thin films and nanostructured materials synthesis and characterization (chemical, electrochemical, morphological, structural, optical, electrical, thermal) Data Acquisition and Analysis Computer skills LabView (five years experience), Visual Basic, OriginLab, Kaleidagraph Others Latex (several professional works), Microsoft Office package Operating systems All Microsoft OS s Conferences 2013 CTAS (Canadian Thermal Analysis Society) Conference, Oshawa, ON Canada. Netzch prize winner for "Best Presentation" 2013 CSC (Canadian Society for Chemistry) Conference, Quebec City, QB Canada 2014 ICANS 25 (International Conference on Amorphous and Nanostructured Semiconductors) Conference Toronto, ON Canada Publications S. Quaranta, A. Latini, M. Tucci, and D Gozzi. "Efficiency improvement and full characterization of dye-sensitized solar cells with MWCNT/anatase Schottky Junctions ". Journal of Power Sources", 204: , A. Latini, S. Quaranta, et al. "A Comparison of the Performances of Different Mesoporous Titanias in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells". Journal of Nanotechnology V.L. Davis, S. Quaranta, and F. Gaspari. "Investigation of Dye- Sensitized Solar Cell Performance with Single Chirality Semiconducting Carbon Nanotubes". In Progress. C. Cavallo, Latini, S. Quaranta, et al. " Solid Solutions of Rare Earth Cations in Mesoporous Anatase Beads and Their Performances in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells" Submitted. Attachments Attachement 1 Recommendation Letter from Prof. Daniele Gozzi, Dipartimento di Chimica "Università "La Sapienza" Attachment 2 Recommendation Letter from Dr. Alessandro Latini, Dipartimento di Chimica "Università "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy Attachment 3 Recommendation Letter from Dr. Mario Tucci, ENEA, Rome, Italy

4 LETTER OF INTRODUCTION Roma, May Mr. Simone Quaranta took the degree in Chemistry (3 + 2 year courses) cum laude on February 2011 at the Department of Chemistry of University of Rome La Sapienza. The experimental work was carried out in my lab (RIMLab, Reactivity of Inorganic Materials Laboratory), which lasted almost two years if both courses are considered. He was engaged in two different experimental activities, respectively. The preparation and characterization of the dielectric properties of rare-earth oxide films obtained by physical vapour deposition were performed during the first level degree (3 years) while much work and time he dedicated to the preparation, assembly and characterization of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs). This work was the subject of his degree thesis. In this period, Mr. Quaranta was involved in several experimental activities all ones addressed to the improvement of the efficiency of DSCCs especially by the use of carbon nanotubes mixed with nanostructured titanium oxide, which is the key component of the DSSC photo-anode. To evaluate the role of CNTs, he carried out successfully several electric, electrochemical and photometric measurements some of them performed on his own initiative and completely independent. Through this activity, he showed very good basis on electrochemistry and physics of semiconductors both theoretical and experimental. He learned to use some fundamental experimental techniques such as XRD and thin film XRD, mass spectrometry, growth of films by EB-PVD, thermogravimetry as well as SEM analysis. He showed determination in attending his job, which was developed on time with autonomy and great care. Mr. Quaranta gave a useful contribution to the research activity on DSSC, which is at present one the main field of my research group. For the above considerations, I think that Mr. Quaranta is a valid co-worker in any kind of lab as well as a promising researcher. Daniele Gozzi (Professor of Physical Chemistry) Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza CF PI Dipartimento di Chimica Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Roma T (+39) F (+39) daniele.gozzi@uniroma1.it

5 0IPARTIMENTO DI CHIMICA SAPIENZA UNIVERSITA DI ROMA Roma, August 2nd 2011 LEITER OF INTRODUCTION Mr. Simone Quaranta took both the degrees in Chemistry (3years+2years courses) under my personal supervision at the University of Rome 'La Sapienza'. Mr. Quaranta is a very talented person, possessing a vast knowledge in may fields of inorganic materials sciences, and demonstrated his qualities during the periods spent in my laboratory by proposing and demonstrating his ideas in his research activities. Mr. Quaranta worked mainly in the assembling and testing prototypes of dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) in which he introduced targeted modifications into both the electrolyte composition and the photoanode structure in order to boost the device efficiency. He personally designed and performed experiments for the photoelectrochemical characterization of DSSCs by realizing an apparatus for electron lifetime measurements for which he personally wrote a data acquisition software in LabView language. Of course he also learned and performed the routine characterization procedures for solid state materials (X-ray powder diffraction with Rietveld refinement procedures, thermal analysis, SEM microscopy coupled with EDS analysis, ICP-OES analysis, TEM and HR-TEM microscopy, Impedance spectroscopy, UV-Vis, IR and Raman spectroscopies, BET surface area measurements, IPCE measurements). So I consider him as a truly valid young scientist, able to give substantial contributions in any research laboratory. Alessandro Latini (Researcher in Physical Chemistry) ~~ Universit.\ degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza" Dipartimento di Chimlca Dr. Alessandro Latini Piazzale Aldo Moro, Roma ITALY Tel/fax: Alessandro. Latini@uniroma1.it

6 To Whom it may concern, Dr. Simone Quaranta worked at the Research Center ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development) during his Master degree thesis. He worked with the group involved in research and development of characterization systems and innovative photovoltaic technologies. During this work he became familiar with characterization techniques and manufacturing systems commonly used in thin film dye sensitized solar cells. He gained experience on characterization systems as Current-Voltage characteristics under Sun-light Simulator, Quantum Efficiency and Impedance measurements and worked very well to help exploit the problems related to the trapping phenomena of photogenerated carriers in thin film materials. His contribute was essential in defining and improving the research and development in dye sensitized solar cell as demonstrated by the achieved results under publication in scientific journals. He is an enthusiastic and really capable person with a very skilled scientific background. His personality also enables him to build good relationship with colleagues contributing to create a successful team. I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Simone Quaranta for being in my labs and I wish his success for his carrier and the very best in all future endeavours Rome Italy Mario Tucci ENEA Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development Research Center Casaccia via Anguillarese, 301 S. Maria di Galeria ROMA ITALY