Ravin Mankad
Chemical Engineer; photovoltaics and thin-film device experience
Greater Melbourne Area
Joined February 2026
Summary
Technical contributor to thin-film photovoltaics research: Ravin Mankad has co-authored and contributed to multiple research publications and patent filings focused on thin-film photovoltaic absorbers and device architectures (including work on Ag2ZnSnSe4, Zn(O,S) ALD films, and chalcogen back surface field layers), indicating hands-on research and technical expertise in PV materials and device fabrication. ucsd+3
Transitioned from research roles into industry and project engineering: his listed roles include project and product engineering positions as well as a general manager role and a current project engineer position in Australia, showing movement from research-focused positions (including at IBM) to applied engineering and management roles. signalhire
Has formal company leadership/ownership ties in India: public corporate records list Ravin Mankad as a designated partner/director of Kreta Industries LLP (appointed April 2017), indicating involvement in company-level leadership and operations beyond individual employment. qorpiq+2
Maintains an academic/research profile alongside industry work: he is listed on ResearchGate and appears on IBM research publication pages, reflecting ongoing engagement with the academic and technical community while holding industry positions. researchgate+1
Work
Education
Writing
US10790398B2 — Chalcogen back surface field layer
September 1, 2020Granted patent (assigned to IBM) covering kesterite photovoltaic devices with a chalcogen back surface field layer; Ravin Mankad is listed as a co-inventor.
Photovoltaic Device with over 5% Efficiency Based on an n-Type Ag2ZnSnSe4 Absorber
August 1, 2016Research article presenting the first photovoltaic device based on n-type Ag2ZnSnSe4 (AZTSe) with reported efficiency ~5.2%; Ravin Mankad is listed among contributors/authors on associated materials and IBM research listings.
Atomic layer deposition of Al-incorporated Zn(O,S) thin films with adjustable carrier concentration
Paper on ALD-grown Zn(O,S) films with aluminum incorporation to tune carrier concentration; Ravin Mankad is listed as a co-author on the publication record.