Dr Gaia Maria JAVIER

Employment experience:

2025 – Now: Research Fellow (UNSW)

2023 – 2024: Casual Academic (UNSW)

2022 – 2024: Research Assistant (UNSW)

2020: Research Intern (VEDECOM Institute for Sustainable Mobility, France)

2019: Research Intern (CEA Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission, France)

2015 – 2018: Research Engineer (Edge Electrons, Philippines)

Education:

2021 – 2025: Doctor of Philosophy in Photovoltaic Engineering (UNSW)

2018 – 2020: Master of Science in Energy Environment (École Polytechnique, France)

2011 – 2015: Bachelor of Science in Physics (University of the Philippines, Philippines)

Research Interests:

Machine learning applications and data analysis in photovoltaics.

Why is your research important?

My research aims to develop algorithms that can improve the reliability and costs of photovoltaic systems. I think doing this will contribute to much-needed efforts in making energy affordable, environment-friendly, and sustainable.

What do you like about research?

I enjoy learning new things, knowing why and how, and finding better solutions. With this knowledge, I can share it and help communities.

What do you like to do when you are not saving the world?

Ultimate frisbee!