Kristian Peter

Kristian Peter obtained his Master of Science degree in physics in 1993 at the University of Konstanz. He received his Ph.D. in applied solid state physics in 1997. Since 1997, Dr. Peter has been responsible for the further development of crystalline silicon solar cells. Since 2002, he has contributed significantly to the development of solar grade silicon feedstock from metallurgical process route at Elkem Solar (Norway). Dr. Peter is a co-founder of ISC Konstanz
and a member of the board of directors, as its CEO. Since January 2007, he has been working full time as a researcher, leading the department of advanced solar cell processes.