The people behind Halocell

At Halocell, our team of 12 technicians, engineers and scientists from around the world is dedicated to commercialising perovskitesolar cells. With a deep understanding of the technology and a focus on optimising manufacturing processes, we’re turning cutting-edge innovations into efficient, scalable and cost-effective photovoltaic solutions. Our diverse team thrives on collaboration, learning quickly from mistakes, and supporting one another to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Together, we’re not just advancing next generation solar technology— we’re shaping a brighter tomorrow!

Our Leadership Team

Paul Moonie

Director, Chief Executive Officer

Paul has over 20 years of R&D experience in next generation photovoltaics, upscaling the world’s first Dye Solar Cell pilot production at Dyesol. Currently bringing Halocell’s Perovskite solar cells to commercial production for excited customers!

Tom Fontaine

Director, Chief Revenue Officer

Tom is a professional engineer with degrees in physics and mathematics. He is an experienced company director with considerable experience in the energy industry. He has been on the board and management of several private and ASX listed companies.

David Pham

Chief Scientific Officer

David is a seasoned scientist with a PhD in Photovoltaics and over 10 years of experience in perovskite photovoltaics R&D. His work focuses on advancing high-efficiency, cost-effective, and scalable solar technologies.

Marion Geltinger

Chief Technology Officer

Marion is one of the founders of Halocell, managing our team in Wagga. She has successfully invented new encapsulation methods allowing Halocell to produce the world’s most durable Perovskites. She holds a masters in material engineering.

Andrew Carstens

Non-Executive Director

Andrew is an engineer with an MBA, having worked in engineering, venture capital and management consulting over the last 30 years. In 2005, he founded Envista which was eventually acquired by Downer EDI Ltd in 2018 to form Downer Defence Systems.

Luke Passlow

Manufacturing Engineer

Luke is an engineer with over 20 years of expertise in designing, maintaining, and commissioning manufacturing systems. At Halocell, he is the driving force behind production, overseeing the implementation of new equipment and ensuring that all systems run smoothly and efficiently.

Murray Wylie

Company Secretary

Murray has more than 30 years’ experience in administrative and accounting roles in both the public and private sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a member of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Luca Sorbello

Director, Chairman of Halocell Europe

Luca Sorbello holds a Master of“Business Organization and Management” and PhD from the Engineering Management school at Tor Vergata.

Meet our Team