Gabriel Ponon

Masters Student in Materials Science & Engineering, SDLE Research Center
I am a BS/MS student in materials science and engineering with a keen interest in materials data science. My research primarily focuses on developing algorithms and tools for accelerating the analysis of 2D XRD diffraction data, leveraging deep learning, ontologies and FAIR principles. Through the program, I aim to develop my skills to be able to generalize my work to wider applications in synchrotron research. My overarching goal is to approach contemporary materials characterization techniques with an algorithmic data-driven perspective to improve scalability and utility.

Weiqi Yue

PhD Student in Computer & Data Science, SDLE Research Center
My research focus lies in the realm of 2D X-ray diffraction data analysis, where I leverage computer vision and deep learning techniques to extract complex features. Additionally, I am actively involved in the development of federated learning frameworks, ensuring collaborative model training across multiple clients while prioritizing privacy protection. My overarching goal is to delve into the theoretical foundations of deep learning algorithms, identifying and optimizing models tailored to specific tasks in diverse areas.

Quynh Tran

Postdoctoral Scholar, SDLE Research Center

Yangxin Fan

PhD Student in Computer & Data Science, SDLE Research Center
PhD Student, SDLE Research Center

Using Spatio-Temporal Graph Neural Networks to Estimate Fleet-Wide Photovoltaic Performance Degradation Patterns

Accurate estimation of photovoltaic (PV) system performance is crucial for determining its feasibility as a power generation technology and financial asset. PV-based energy solutions offer a viable alternative to traditional energy resources due to their superior Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE). A significant challenge in assessing the LCOE of PV systems lies in understanding the Performance Loss Rate (PLR) for large fleets of PV systems. Estimating the PLR of PV systems becomes increasingly important in the rapidly growing PV industry.