Kaikai Xu, Weifeng Sun, Kingsley A. Ogudo, Lukas W. Snyman, Jean- Luc Polleux, Qi Yu and Guannpyng Li (2014). Silicon Avalanche based Si LEds and their potential integration into CMOS and RF bipolar technology” , Advances in Optical Communication, edited by Narottam Das, ISBN 978-953-51-1730-8, pages 115 -141, Publisher: InTech, Chapters published November 19, 2014 under CC BY 3.0 license, DOI: 10.5772/58505
Lukas W. Snyman, Kaikai Xu*2, Herzl Aharoni3, and Ning Zhang, “Generating Micro and Nano Si LEDs emitting at 750-850 nm Optical Emissions in RF Silicon Integrated Circuitry” , Department of Electrical Engineering, University of South Africa, Pretoria 0001, South Africa; State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 84105, Israel; Submitted to IEEE Journal of Quantum Engineering , USA, April 2019.
Lukas W. Snyman *1, Jinchao Qian2, Kaikai Xu3, Herzl Aharoni4 (fellow OSA), “Stimulation of 700-900 nm wavelength optical emission from Si AMLEDs and coupling into Si3N4 waveguides using a RF Silicon Integrated Circuit Process” , 1 Unit for Nanotechnology Research, University of South Africa, Pretoria 0001, South Africa, 2 Department of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China, 3 State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China, 4 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, 84105, Israel, Accepted for publication in OSA Continuum (USA), June 2019.
Steve Mvili-Gampio, Lukas W. Snyman, “Developing a small photovoltaic power supply system with adaptive technologies for rural Africa: Design, cost and efficiency analyses”, Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 29 (4), 60-68, December 2018
MF Twite, LW Snyman, J De Koker, D Yusuff, “Development of a large-area, low-cost solar water-heating system for South Africa with a high thermal energy collection capacity”, Journal of Energy in Southern Africa 30 (1), 49-59, March 2019. ISSN 1021-447X printed version, ISSN 2413-3051 online version, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2413-3051/2019/v30i1a5226.
K Xu, Y Chen, TA Okhai, LW Snyman, “Micro optical sensors based on avalanching silicon light-emitting devices monolithically integrated on chips”, Optical Materials Express 9 (10), 3985-3997, (Impact factor 2.67) , 2019.
H Sun, K Xu, J Zhao, J Zhang, Y Zhou, L Liu, J Yuan, L Huang, K Zhu, L.W. Snyman , “A dependency of emission efficiency of poly-silicon light-emitting device on avalanching current”,Optical Materials 88, 711-717, 6, 2019
TA Okhai, L.W. Snyman, JL Polleux, “Wavelength dispersion phenomena observed for emitted optical radiation from ap plus nn plus silicon avalanche mode light-emitting device in a radio frequency bipolar-integrated circuitry “Optical Engineering (1), 2019.
Fullbright M. Twite, Lukas W. Snyman and Kevin Jalet, “Innovative low cost thermal energy transfer and storage in a low pressure high pressure water reservoir environment” ,2nd International Symposium on Environment, Energy Science and Technology , Venue: Misty Hills, Drift Boulevard, Muldersdrift, 18 - 21 August, 2019
Lee Olivier and Lukas W. Snyman, “Thermal-to-Electricity Energy Conversion Systems for South Africa using water as energy storage medium” 2nd International Symposium on Environment, Energy Science and Technology , Venue: Misty Hills, Drift Boulevard, Muldersdrift, 18 - 21 August, 2019.
Timothy A. Okhai 1,2, Lukas W. Snyman 2 and Usisipho Feleni 2 , “On-Silicon Chip based Receptor Technology for the Identification of Absorbed CO, CO2 and Bio-species” 2nd International Symposium on Environment, Energy Science and Technology , Venue: Misty Hills, Drift Boulevard, Muldersdrift, 18 - 21 August, 2019
PATENTS GRANTED (25)
SELECTED PATENTS :
“ Complete - Roof Solar Thermal Energy Collector ” SA Patent Journal 2015 (granted by SA CIPRO as ZA 2016/05297 ), Inventor: Snyman, Lukas Willem. International application WO/2018/090065. H01L 35/30, PCT/ZA2017/050084, Filed on 17.05.2018, University of South Africa , filed by Hahn and Hahn Inc. Filed and published in China. Brazil, United States, ARIPO and Japan.
“Thermal energy to electrical energy extraction system” SA Patent Journal 2015, (granted by SA CIPRO as ZA 2016/07673), Inventor: Snyman, Lukas Willem. International application WO/2018/090065.Filed on 17.05.2018, H01L 35/30, PCT/ZA2017/050084, University of South Africa, filed by Hahn and Hahn Inc. Filed and published in China. Brazil, United States, ARIPO and Japan.
“Electronic controller for household energy control based on timing and tariff data” SA Patent Journal 2014 ( granted by SA CIPRO as SA 2015/04789). Inventor : Snyman, Lukas Willem, International Application : PCT/ZA2016/050021, WIPO 3318020. European Patent, Published 09.05.2018 by European Patent Organisation Ref: H04L 12/28, 16774836, University of South Africa, Also to be published in China. Brazil, United States, ARIPO and Japan. international patent filed by Hahn and Hahn Inc. on behalf of UNISA
“Low Cost Wind Turbine with self governing speed regulation mechanism” SA Patent Journal 2018, ZA 2018/05297. Granted by SA CIPRO on 31 May 2018. Inventor: Snyman, Lukas Snyman
“650 nm Silicon Avalanche Light Emitting Diode” , SA Patent Journal 2016, Granted by SA CIPRO ZA as SA 2016/06148 on 25 Oct 2018 Priority date : 01-Aug-16. Inventor: Snyman, Lukas Willem. Filed Internationally as WO /2018/049434, 15.03.2018, PCT/ZA2017/050052, University of South Africa by Hahn and Hahn Inc.
“CMOS–based Micro-Photonic systems” , SA Patent Journal 2011. Granted 30 Nov June 2011. Inventor:Snyman, Lukas Willem , Internationally filed as WO/2012/075511), PCT/ZA2011/000090) . Filed in : China (201180066252.9) (assigned to TUT) (Royalties to LW Snyman). Filed in European Office (2011826188) (assigned to TUT) (Royalties to LW Snyman) .
“CMOS MOEMS Sensor Device” SA Patent Journal 2011.Granted by SA CIPRO as SA 2011/04343 (assigned to TUT). Inventor: Snyman, Lukas Willem, Royalties to LW Snyman). Filed internationally as PCT/ZA2010/00033, ,Granted: EPO (2010819670) (Assigned to TUT) (Royalties to LW Snyman), Granted : USA (13146469) (assigned to TUT) (royalties to LW Snyman), Granted: Korea (1020127000910) (assigned to TUT) (royalties to LW Snyman)
“Wavelength Specific Silicon Light Emitting Structure” SA Patent Journal 2010. Inventor:Snyman, LW . Filed internationally: June 2010 as PCT/ZA2010/0031.
Member, International Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers, USA (IEEE)
Member, American Society for Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
NRF, SA-China Bi-lateral Grant for research on on-chip analyte and bio sensors, 2000kR per annum, 2020 - 2022
Third Prize: Student Poster Award: USA Africa Nano-Technology Forum, Glenwood Lodge, South Africa, August 2019
Department Science and Technology Award for Top Intellectual Property Creator at Unisa, 2012 - 2018
Unisa Innovation Support Programme Awards: 2017, 2018
Nelson Mandela University Alumni Special Achievers Award, 2017
Finalist for National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Award, Category: Innovation, 2016
Finalist for National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Award: Category : R&D Contributions over 10 years, 2015
Innovator of the Year Award: Tshwane University of Technology, 2010
Researcher of the Year Award : Tshwane University of Technology, 2003
Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland : One of top 10 Research Outputs for 1996.
WIRSAM Scientific Awards for best Papers at EMMSA conferences, 1983, 1985
SA Institute of Physics Award for best Ph.D dissertation in Solid State Physics / and or Semiconductor Physics, 1987
Desalination of water through hydro-phobic membranes
Desalination of water through selective distillation
Thermal solar energy absorbers using water as energy storage medium
Development of thermal energy to electrical energy conversion systems
Development of micro-electronic on-chip gas sensors
Development of micro-electronic on-chip water analyte sensors
Development of micro-electronic on-chip bio-sensors
Development of a low cost self-regulating wind energy generator for small scale power applications
