Nicholas Rolston
Assistant Professor, School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering
Nick's research group focuses on developing next-generation renewable energy devices—with a focus on printable thin-film photovoltaics and batteries—using high-throughput processing and reliability-based characterization.
Recent stories
November 26, 2025
Nick Rolston’s proposal to explore the potential of perovskite solar panels on orbiting satellites has been selected for the 2025 Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program award.
June 25, 2025
ASU researchers pursue innovations in solar space power and propulsion as part of university consortium.
April 25, 2025
The Summer Research Initiative, or SURI, gives participants an eight-week interlude into the day-to-day pursuit of a full-time doctoral degree.
December 6, 2024
ASU’s Nick Rolston looks to revolutionize sustainable harvesting of critical materials in mining and from the ocean through a pair of research grants.
Additional stories
Setting new standards for materials testing
June 18, 2024
ASU researcher Nick Rolston received an NSF CAREER Award to advance perovskite solar technology and further develop the field's workforce.
Deducing degradation causes in perovskites
May 30, 2024
ASU researcher Nick Rolston received a grant from the U.S. DOE to explore a potential cause of perovskite solar panel degradation.
Essential Reading: Books offering an expansive array of enriching experiences
April 26, 2024
Overcoming hardship, unlocking one’s potential, facing climate catastrophe, and a pandemic that birthed modern medicine are among topics of books recommended by Fulton Schools faculty and staff.
Meet student researchers advancing energy and sustainability solutions
April 8, 2024
Undergraduate students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU conduct use-inspired research to address real-world challenges.
Taking batteries B-LO Zero
February 2, 2024
ASU researcher Nick Rolston is collaborating with Swiss researchers to develop solid-state batteries that can survive extreme temperatures in space.
Meet student researchers advancing batteries, semiconductors and additive manufacturing
November 6, 2023
Undergraduate and graduate students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU conduct use-inspired research to address real-world challenges.
A solid battery solution
July 12, 2023
ASU faculty member Candace Chan is working to improve battery safety, longevity and storage capacity by researching solid-state technology.
ASU researchers TEAMUP to advance solar capabilities
May 12, 2023
ASU researchers take part in a consortium of academic and industry partners to advance tandem solar cell technology made from silicon and perovskite.