Prof. Dr. GovindaSamy TamizhMani is a Research Professor at Arizona State University (ASU) and has been the Director of the Photovoltaic Reliability Laboratory since 2000. He earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from the University of Madras, India, in 1980 and 1982, respectively, and completed his Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, in 1989. At ASU, Dr. TamizhMani teaches and conducts research in the areas of solar photovoltaics (PV), fuel cells, and batteries. His current research is centered on the performance, reliability, durability, and lifetime prediction of PV modules and systems, using both indoor accelerated testing and outdoor field data. In 2008, his PV testing laboratory at ASU evolved into a commercial spin-off—TÜV Rheinland PTL, LLC—where he served as the founding president. He also founded SolarPTL LLC in 2018. Dr. TamizhMani is/was an active member of several professional organizations, including IEEE, ASTM, IEC, ECS, and PMC. His research has been supported by numerous organizations, including the U.S. Department of Energy, Department of Defense, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, Science Foundation Arizona, Electric Power Research Institute, local utility companies, and various private manufacturers.
