SolCIS
Innovative Solutions for CIS- and Thin Film based Solar Technology and Applications
About the owner
Dr. Volker Probst
PROFILE
Volker Probst is founder and owner of SolCIS. He is an expert in CIS-based thin film photovoltaics, coating and tempering processes, cell technology, module design, process control and device analytics. Working experience in this field for more than 30 years in various engineering- and management positions. Development and implementation of technology for lean cost efficient high performance CIGS mass production. Proven track record on conceptual design of key processing equipment. Knowledge and experience in microelectronics ULSI technology, solid state physics and analytics.
WORK HISTORY
May 2018 Foundation of the individual Enterprise SolCIS
Since Jan 2018 independent Consultant thin Film Solar Technology, in particular for innovative CIGS-Technology.
Bosch Solar CISTech GmbH
Dec 2016 – Dec 2017: Technology Commercialization
Sept 2011 - Nov 2016: Managing Director, CTO, Head R&D and Engineering
Dez 2009 – Sept 2011: Managing Director, CTO, Head R&D, Engineering and Production
Johanna Solar Technology GmbH
May 2008 – Nov 2009: Managing Director, CTO, Head R&D, Engineering and Production
Dez 2007 – April 2008: Consultant CIS-technology roadmap, CIS-processing, -key equipment and -analytics
Avancis GmbH & Co KG
May, 2006 - Oct 2007: Head R&D processes and equipment;
focal point innovative key processing equipment and IP clearance
Shell Solar GmbH, Munich, Germany
June 2001 – April, 2006: Head CIS R&D Processes and Equipment;
Project manager CIS on glass and on flexible foils for terrestrial and space applications;
Project manager development of CIS key mass production equipment;
Focal point innovative key processing equipment and IP clearance
Siemens Corporate Technology, Munich, Germany
Okt 1991 – May, 2001: Start-up of CIS-Lab; project manager CIS process development;
project manager on prototype equipment development for large area rapid thermal processing in collaboration with selected equipment vendor;
Sept 1985 – Sept 1991: ULSI microelectronics technology: development engineer for ultrafast bipolar and CMOS arrays; development engineer of phase-shift reticles for optical lithography in ULSI.
Interuniversity Microelectronics Center IMEC, Leven, Belgium
Jan. 1987 – July 1987: R&D on ULSI technology in an international team
BACKGROUND AND PHD
Electrical engineering, focus on electronic devices and electro-physics
PUBLICATIONS / PATENTS
More than 20 key patent families on CIS product, -process and -equipment, a significant part owned by V. Probst
More than 50 publications on International Journals and Conferences,