Dr Oliver Headly PRESENTATION

Dr.Oliver Headly

Solar Energy Devices

Age & Birthday

Dr Oliver Headley was born on the 5th of July 1945 and he died April 9th, 2002 at the age of 60.

His Background

Dr Oliver Headly growed up in St. Peter, Barbados. He studied Chemistry at the University of the West Indies, Jamaica and obtained his doctorate in Chemistry from the University Colledge London.

His Research and Work

Dr. Oliver Headly then joined the Univesity of the West Indies Trinidad, Chemistry department and became a lecturer in the faculty of Engineering. He investigated various applications for solar energy and was conferred the title Reader in Solar Energy for his extensive research and publications in this field. In 1992, he was appointed Professor of Chemistry, UWI, Cave Hill and he merged the Departments of Biology and Chemistry to form the Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies.

His Research and Work

Headley’s innovations on photovoltaic cells and solar still designs were used throughout the Caribbean and Central America. He devised a power system for the Government Headquarters and Barbados Power and Light Company. His solar cells were used to generate electricity to computers, laboratories, buildings, and icemakers on fishing boats. He built numerous solar dryers for timber, sugarcane, and other produce used in Grenada, Guatemala, Belize, and El Salvador.

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His hobbies

• Reading
• Photography
• Cycling
• Swimming
• Hiking

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