A new book titled Introduction to Solar Cells, co-authored by Khalifa University’s Dr. Ammar Nayfeh, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering, and Dr. Sabina Abdul Hadi, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Dubai was published by Wiley in July 2026 to provide students, researchers and engineers with an accessible guide to modern photovoltaic technologies.
The 240-page textbook explains the scientific, physics and engineering principles needed to understand solar energy conversion and develop efficient, affordable photovoltaic systems. It takes readers from renewable-energy fundamentals and the physics of light to semiconductor operation, pn junctions, and solar cell design.
Introduction to Solar Cells is available through Wiley under ISBN 978-1-394-19741-5.
Combining conceptual explanations with mathematical analysis and practical engineering insights, the book includes worked examples, chapter summaries, and end-of-chapter problems. It also explores emerging photovoltaic technologies, thin-film materials, nanotechnology, efficiency-enhancement methods, and advanced characterization techniques.
Designed primarily for junior and senior undergraduate students, Introduction to Solar Cells also serves as a reference for graduate students, researchers, educators, and engineers working in photovoltaics, materials science, and renewable energy.
Dr. Nayfeh also serves as Electronics Lead at the Research and Innovation Center for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D). His research focuses on nanotechnology, semiconductor devices, two-dimensional materials, and next-generation photovoltaic systems, with particular emphasis on developing efficient and cost-effective solar-energy technologies.
He has authored or co-authored over 150 publications, holds four patents, and three edited books. He is a senior member of IEEE, MRS and Stanford Alumni Association. He received the Material Research Society Graduate Student Award, the Robert C. Maclinche Scholarship at UIUC, and Stanford Graduate Fellowship.
Dr. Nayfeh said: “The publication reflects Khalifa University’s commitment to advancing clean-energy research and equipping future engineers and scientists with the knowledge needed to support the global transition to sustainable energy.
The book is also available at: https://www.amazon.ae/Introduction-Solar-Cells-Ammar-Nayfeh/dp/139419739X
