Kudratulla M. Kuchkarov

EDITORIAL TEAM

Postal code: 100084, Tashkent, Chingiz Aytmatov Street 2b, Uzbekistan.

E-mail: k.kuchkarov@mail.ru, kudrat@uzsci.net.

Date of birth: 4 September. 1968

Place of birth: Andijan, Uzbekistan 

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT

2020 - DSc. in Physics and Mathematics, Physical-Technical Institute of Uzbek Academy of Sciences

2007 - Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics, Physical-Technical Institute of Uzbek Academy of Sciences

1989-1994 - Diploma of Engineer physicist in Physical Electronics Tashkent State Technical University, Uzbekistan

1985 - Secondary School, Andijan, Uzbekistan

Field of specialization

Semiconductor Physics, technology of semiconductor materials and semiconductor devices

Research Interest

Physics and technology of II-VI and I-III-VI2 thin films, heterostructures and photovoltaic solar cells

Research Experience

1994–present     Physical-Technical Institute of Scientific Association “Physics-Sun”

Thin film solar cells and photocatalyst reactions

- EDS , Raman, photoluminescence (PL), Hall methods and SEM analysis of CdTe films of different compositions

- Fabricated and characterized MoTe, MoSb and Sb2Te3 films for enhanced ohmic contacts in thin film CdS – CdTe solar cells

- Fabricated and characterized thin film CdS – CdTe solar cells

-  Fabricated and characterized CdTe films with different compositions

-  Developed novel and low cost and non-vacuum chemical molecular beam deposition method for fabrication of semiconductor chalcogenides-based films

-   Fabricated and characterized CdS, CdTe and SbTe films with different compositions

-   Fabricated and characterized Sb2Se, Sb2S3 and Sb2(SexS1-x)3 films

Mentored 3 undergraduate and 5 graduate student who subsequently successfully obtained their degrees

Awards

2007 - Best paper award at the Solar World Congress 2007, Beijing, Chin

2014 - Grant of CRDF (USA)

Publications

  1. M. Razykov, A. Bosio, K.M. Kouchkarov, R. Khurramov, M.S. Tivanov, D.S. Bayko, A. Romeo, N. Romeo, Sh.B. Utamuradova, Effect of Substrate Temperature on Structure, Morphology and Optical Properties of Sb2Se3 Thin Films Fabricated by CMBD from Sb and Se precursors for solar cells. Thin Solid Films, 791, (2024) 140218, Scopus, IF-2.358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2024.140218.
  2. M. Razykov, J. Bekmirzoev, A. Bosio, B.A. Ergashev , D. Isakov, R. Khurramov, K.M. Kouchkarov, M.A. Makhmudov, A. Romeo, N. Romeo, M.S. Tivanov, Sh.B. Utamuradova, D.S. Bayko, L.S. Lyashenko, O.V. Korolik, A.A. Mavlonov, Structural and optical properties of SbxSey thin films obtained by chemical molecular beam deposition method from Sb and Se precursors. Solar Energy 254 (2023) 67–72.
  3. Takhir M. Razykov , Aleksy Patryn , Mirosław Mali , Leszek Bychto , Bobur Ergashev, Kudratulia Kouchkarov, Akbarjon Shukurov, Mirzavkiy Makhmudov and Diyorbek Isaqov Optical and Recombination Parameters of CdS1-xTex Thin Films Obtained by the CMBD Method, Coatings 2022, 12, 5, pp. 2-9. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12010005. (Scopuc).
  4. M. Kuchkarov, T. M. Razykov, M. S. Tivanov, B. A. Ergashev, R. Khurramov, D. Z. Isakov, A. Olimov, D. S. Baiko, N. I. Polyak, O. V. Korolik, and S. D. Sharipov. Structural Properties of SbxSey Thin Films Obtained by CMBD for Solar Cells. Applied Solar Energy, 2022, Vol. 58, No. 4, pp. 461–465. (Scopuc).
  5. M. Kuchkarov, T. M. Razykova, B. A. Ergashev, O. M. Tursunkulov, A. Olimov, D. Isakov, M. Makhmudov, and M. Pirimmatov, Microstructural, Optical, and Electrical Properties of Sb2Se3 Films Fabricated by the CMBD Method for Solar Cells. Applied Solar Energy, 2022, Vol. 58, No. 1, pp. 21–27. (Scopuc).
  6. M. Razykov, A. Bosio, B.A. Ergahsev, D. Isakov, R. Khurramov, K.M. Kouchkarov, A. Romeo, N. Romeo, M.S. Tivanov. Conductivity of SbxSey films grown by CMBD from Sb and Se precursors for use in solar cells. Solar Energy Volume 230, December 2021, Pages 10-12. (WoS).
  7. M. Kuchkarov, T. M. Razykov, M. S. Tivanov, D. S. Bayko, I. A. Kaputskaya, N. I. Poliak, O. V. Korolik, B. A. Ergashev, R. T. Yuldoshov, R. R. Khurramov, J. Bekmirzaev, A. Olimov, D. Isakov, M. Makhmudov, and M. Pirimmatov. Surface Morphology and Phase Composition of (Zn,Sn)Se Thin Films, Obtained by Chemical-Molecular Beam Deposition. Applied Solar Energy, 2021, Vol. 57, No. 2, pp. 113–119. (Scopus).
  8. M. Razykov, A. Patryn, M. Maliński, L. Bychto, B. Ergashev, K. Kouchkarov, A. Shukurov, M. Makhmudov, and D. Isakov. Optical Properties of CdS1–xTex thin Films Obtained by Chemical Molecular Beam Deposition Method. Applied Solar Energy, 2021, Vol. 57, No. 3, pp. 181–187. (Scopus).
  9. M. Kuchkarov, T.M. Razykov, A.A. Mavlonov, B.A. Ergashev, M.A. Makhmudov, R.R. Khurramov, D.Z. Isakov. Morphological, structural and electrical properties of Sb2Se3 films obtained by CMBD from a separate source of Sb and Se elements for solar cells. Uzbek Journal of Physics, Vol.23, No.3, pp.49-56, 2021.
  10. M. Kuchkarov, T.M. Razykov, M. Tivanov, B.A. Ergashev, R.T. Yuldoshov, R. Khurramov, J. Bekmirzaev, A. Olimov, D. Isakov, M. Makhmudov, M. Pirimmatov. Microstructure and Raman Light Scattering of Thin Films of the ZnxSn1-xSe Solid Solution. Geliotekhnika, 2020, Vol. 56, No. 5-6, pp. 428-438. (Scopus).
  11. Abdurashid Mavlonov, Akbarjon Shukurov, Fazal Raziq, Haoming Wei, Kudrat Kuchkarov, Bobur Ergashev, Takhir Razykov, Liang Qiao. Structural and morphological properties of PLD Sb2Se3 thin films for use in solar cells. Solar Energy 208 (2020), pp. 451–456.
  12. M. Kuchkarov, T.M. Razykov, B.A. Ergashev, Sh.A. Esanov. Fabrication of Thin-Film Solar Cells Based on CdTe Films and Investigation of Their Photoelectrical Properties. Applied Solar Energy, (2020) 56 (2), 94-98. (CiteScore:1.13)
  13. M. Razykov, A. Bosio, B. Ergashev, K.M. Kouchkarov, A. Romeo, N. Romeo, etc. Growth and characterization of ZnxSn1− xSe films for use in thin film solar cells. Solar Energy (2019) 193, 519-522. (Impact Factor:4.67)
  14. M. Kuchkarov, T.M. Razykov, A.K. Shukurov, B.A. Ergashev, R.R. Khurramov, J. G. Bekmirzoyev, and A. A. Mavlonov. Morphological and Structural Characteristics of Sb2Se3 Thin Films Fabricated by Chemical Molecular Beam Deposition. Applied Solar Energy, (2019) 55 (6), 376-379. (CiteScore:0.90)
  15. M. Kuchkarov, T.M. Razykov, B.A. Ergashev, M. Baiev, M. Mahmudov, etc. Effect of Substrate Temperature on the Physical Properties of ZnхSn1–хSe Films for Thin-Film Solar Cells. Applied Solar Energy, (2019) 55 (5), 315-320. (CiteScore:0.90)
  16. M. Razykov, A.X. Shukurov, O.K. Atabayev, K.M. Kuchkarov, B.A. Ergashev, A.A. Mavlonov. Growth and characterization of Sb2Se3 thin films for solar cells. Solar Energy, (2018), 173, 225-228. (Impact Factor:4.67)
  17. M. Kuchkarov. T.M. Razykov, B.A. Ergashev, R.T. Yuldoshov, A.A. Mavlonov, Production and Characteristics of (ZnSe)0.1(SnSe)0.9 Films for Use in Thin Film Solar Cells. Applied Solar Energy, (2018) 54 (4), 255-260. (CiteScore:0.90)
  18. M. Razykov, G.S. Boltaev, A. Bosio, B. Ergashev, K.M. Kouchkarov, etc. Characterisation of SnSe thin films fabricated by chemical molecular beam deposition for use in thin film solar cells. Solar Energy (2018)159, 834-840. (Impact Factor:4.67)
  19. M.Razykov, A.Bosio, B.Ergashev, K.M.Kouchkarov, A.A.Mavlonov, A.Romeo, E.Artegiani, N.Romeo, R.Yuldoshov. Growth and characterization of (ZnSe)0.1(SnSe)0.9 films for use in thin film solar cells, Proc. of the 35th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Brussels, Belgium, 2018, pp.169-171.
  20. M.Razykov, E. Artegiani, G.S. Boltaev, A.Bosio, B.Ergashev, K.M.Kouchkarov, N.K. Mamarasulov, A.A. Mavlonov, A.Romeo, N.Romeo, R.Yuldoshov. Novel ZnxSn1-xSe Absorber For Use in Thin-Film Solar Cells, Proc. Of the 33d European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2017, pp.141-145.
  21. M. Kuchkarov, T.M. Razykov, C.S. Ferekides, B.A. Ergashev, R.T. Yuldoshov, etc. Characterization of CdTe thin films with different compositions obtained by CMBD for thin film solar cells. Solar Energy (2017), 144, 411-416. (Impact Factor:4.67)
  22. M.Razykov, A.Bosio, B.Ergashev, C.S.Ferekides, D. Y.Goswam, K.M.Kouchkarov, A.Romeo, N.Romeo, H.S.Ullal, H.M.Upadhyaya, R.Yuldashev. Effect of Cd and Te2 vapor phase mixture in CMBD on growth rate and morphology of CdTe films for use in thin-film solar cells, Proc. Of the 32nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Munich, Germany, 2016, pp.1144-1146.
  23. M. Kuchkarov, T. M. Razykov, B. A. Ergashev, and R. T. Yuldoshov. Study of the Physical Properties of CdTe_Based Thin_Film Solar Cells Produced on Metal Substrates by the Method of Chemical Molecular Beam Deposition. Applied Solar Energy, 2015, Vol. 51, No. 2, pp. 136–139.
  24. M. Kouchkarov, T.M. Razykov, B. Ergashev, , C.S. Ferekides, N. Amin, K. Bangi,  H.M. Upadhyaya.  Effect of Cd and Te2 Vapor Phase Mixture in CMBD on Growth Rate and Morphology of CdTe Films for Use in Thin-Film Solar Cells.   31st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition EU PVSEC 2015, 14-18 September 2015.
  25. M. Kuchkarov, Chris. Ferekides, T.M. Razykov, B.A. Ergashev, R.T. Yuldoshov. Investigation of structural, morphological and electrical properties of CdTe films by method СMBD. International Scientific Conference on "Optical and photoelectric phenomena in semiconductor micro - and nanostructures." November 14-15, 2014, Fergana, Uzbekistan. pp. 85-89.
  26. M.Kouchkarov, T.M. Razykov, N.Amin, M.Alghoul, B.Ergashev, C.S. Ferekides, Y.Goswami,  M.K.Hakkulov,  K.Sopian, M.Y.Sulaiman, H.S. Ullal, Revolutionary novel and low cost CMBD method for fabrication of CdTe absorber layer for use in thin film solar cells, Journal Materials Technology, 2013, Volume 28, Numbers 1-2, pp.15-20.  
  27. M.Kouchkarov, T.M.Razykov, N. Amin,  B.Ergashev, C.S.Ferekides, D.,   Y.Goswami,  M.K.Hakkulov,  K.Sopian, M.Y.Sulaiman, M.Alghoul,  H.S.Ullal. «EFFECT OF CdCl2 TREATMENT ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CdTe FILMS WITH DIFFERENT COMPOSITIONS FABRICATED BY CMBD». Applied Solar Energy (English translation of Geliotehnika  2013 49 (1) pp. 35-39.)
  28. M.Kouchkarov T.M.Razykov, N. Amin, B.Ergashev, C.S.Ferekides, D. Y.Goswami, M.K.Hakkulov, K.Sopian, M.Y.Sulaiman, M.Alghoul, H.S.Ullal. Effect of CdCl2 Treatment on Raman Spectra and Electrical Properties of CdTe Films with Different Compositions Fabricated by CMBD, 27 th EUPVSEC, Frankfurt, Germany, September 23-28, 2012 pp. 480-482 .(accepted for presentation).
  29. M.Kouchkarov, T.M. Razykov, N.Amin, M.A.Alghoul, B.Ergashev, C.S. Ferekides, Y.Goswami,  M.K.Hakkulov,  K.Sopian, M.Y.Sulaiman, H.S. Ullal. EFFECT OF THE COMPOSITION ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CdTe ABSORBER LAYER FABRICATED BY CMBD FOR USE IN THIN FILM SOLAR CELLS, Journal of Applied Physics, 2012, 016215JAP  (accepted for publication).
  30. M.Kouchkarov, T.M.Razykov, N. Amin, G.Contreras-Puente, B.Ergashev, C.S.Ferekides, D. Y.Goswami, M.K.Hakkulov, A.Hubbimov, S.Jimenez-Sandoval,  K.Sopian, H.S.Ullal, H.M.Upadhyaya, Is CdCl2 treatment necessary for thin-film CdS-CdTe solar cells? Proceedings of the IEEE PVSC-35, Hawaii, USA, 2010.
  31. M.Kouchkarov, T.M.Razykov, B.Ergashev, A.Hubbimov. Effect of heat treatment on the integrated electrical and morphological properties of CdTe films fabricated by CMBD in hydrogen flow. Geliotehnika №2 2010, pp.32-35.
  32. M.Kouchkarov, T.M.Razykov, G.Contreras-Puente, G.C.Chornokur, M.Dybjec, Yu.Emirov, B.Ergashev, C.S.Ferekides, A.Hubbimov, B.Ikramov, X. Mathew, D.Morel, S.Ostapenko , E.Sanchez-Meza, E.Stefanakos, H.M.Upadhyaya, O.Vigil-Galan and Yu.V.Vorobiev. STRUCTURAL, PHOTOLUMINESCENT AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF CdTe FILMS WITH DIFFERENT COMPOSITIONS FABRICATED BY CMBD, Solar Energy Journal, 2009, 83, pp.90–93.
  33. M.Kouchkarov ,Т.М. Razykov, T. Anderson, R. Acher, V. Craciun, O. Crisalle, Y. Goswami, , S. Li, S. Vijayaghavan. X-ray diffraction analysis  of cadmium telluride films of various compositions, fabricated  by a new method of chemical molecular beam deposition. Geliotehnika №2 2009, pp. 90-94.
  34. M.Kouchkarov, T.M.Razykov, G.Contreras-Puente, G.C.Chornokur, M.Dybjec, Yu.Emirov, B.Ergashev, C.S.Ferekides, D. Y.Goswami, A.Hubbimov, B.Ikramov, X.Mathew, D.Morel, S.Ostapenko, E.Sanchez-Meza, E.Stefanakos, O.Vigil-Galan, Yu.V.Vorobiev and H.Zhao. EFFECT OF CdCl2 TREATMENT ON STRUCTURE AND PHOTOLUMINESCENCE OF CdTe FILMS WITH DIFFERENT COMPOSITIONS FABRICATED BY CMBD, Technical Digest of the 17 th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference, December 3-7, Fukuoka, Japan, 2007, pp. 855-856.
  35. M.Kouchkarov, T.M.Razykov, G.Contreras-Puente, G.C.Chornokur, M.Dybjec, Yu.Emirov, B.Ergashev, C.S.Ferekides, D. Y.Goswami, A.Hubbimov, B.Ikramov, X. Mathew, D.Morel, S.Ostapenko, E.Sanchez-Meza, E.Stefanakos, O.Vigil-Galan and Yu.V.Vorobiev. STRUCTURAL, PHOTOLUMINESCENT AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF CdTe FILMS WITH DIFFERENT COMPOSITIONS FABRICATED BY CMBD, Abstracts Book of the XVI International Materials Research Congress, October 28-31, Cancun, Mexico, 2007, p. 9.
  36. Kouchkarov, T.M.Razykov, S.Zh.Karazhanov, A.Yu.Leiderman, N.F.Khusainova. Effect of the grain
  37. boundaries on the conductivity and current transport  in II-VI films, Solar Energy Materials and       
  38. Solar Cells, 2006, V. 90 (15), pp.2255-2262.
  39. M.Kouchkarov, T.M.Razykov. Influence of the growth rate on the nanocrystallinity of II-VI films in
  40. chemical vapor deposition, Solar Energy Journal, 2006, 80, pp.182-184.
  41. Kouchkarov, T.M.Razykov, T.Anderson, V.Craciun, O.Crisalle, Y.Goswami, S.Li. Characteristics of
  42. CdTe films of different compositions fabricated by novel CMBD method, Proc. IEEE PVSC-31,
  43. Orlando, FL, USA, 2005, pp.484 – 486.
  44. M.Kouchkarov, T.M.Razykov, A.N.Georgobiani, K.Sato, M.A.Zufarov. Photoluminescence of CdTe
  45. Films With Different Compositions Fabricated by CMBD, Technical Digest, PVSEC-14, 2004, Thailand pp. 713-714.
  46. Kouchkarov, T.M.Razykov, N.Khusainova, K.Sato, T.Shimizu, A.Troushin. X-ray diffraction analysis of CdTe films fabricated by CMBD in hydrogen flow, Tech.Digest, PVSEC-12, 2001, Korea, pp.539-540.
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