Samina Ali
Expertise:
- Background in economics, environmental studies, ecological design for sustainable development, photovoltaic cell and solar thermal research and green building materials and design.
- Long-term economic analysis for solar systems
- Solar electric and solar thermal systems design
Renewable Energy:
Renewable Energy Consultant at Boreal Renewable Energy Development and Clean Energy
Consultant at Nexamp Inc. Capabilities include: Prescreening solar sites for technical feasibility, solar electric and thermal design, economic analysis, 25 year environmental benefits, grant application preparation, product recommendation, project management, residential wind and geothermal energy site prescreening.
Researcher on Dye-sensitized Nanocrystalline Photovoltaic Cells at Oberlin College - Spring 2007. Responsibilities included designing and constructing 17 solar cells based on Michael Gratzel’s model, and running a series of experiments to determine the relative efficiency of a range of organic dyes with various additives.
Project and Renewable Energy Assistant at Boston Green Building, Boston, MA. February 2008 – May 2008.
Other Relevant Environmental Experiences:
Resource intern at Nexus, The Green Roundtable, Boston, MA. Fall 2007 - Winter 2007.
Researching and writing a series of FAQ sheets on solar hot water systems, efficient heating systems, methods to improve an existing heating system, steps to upgrade to a more efficient heating unit, and passive solar design. Creating a simple solar hot water system calculator on Excel.
Threats analyst at Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Threats Analysis, Prevention and Preparedness Branch, Water Security Division, Washington DC. Summer 2004.
Education, awards and certifications:
Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH. BA 2007. Major: Environmental Studies. Minor: Economics.
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Scholar. Summer 2005.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) construction site safety certification. 2007.
Papers, publications, presentations:
- Biomimicry in Solar Energy Conversion with Natural Dye-Sensitized Nanocrystalline Photovoltaic Cells
