Organic materials for energy, light and charge transport

Organic electronic materials and devices for energy conversion, sensing and flexible systems.

We study organic thermoelectric materials, organic optoelectronic devices, photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, and multiscale modeling of charge, exciton and heat transport.

Overview of research directions in organic thermoelectric and optoelectronic materials

Research Focus

From molecular design to device physics

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Organic Thermoelectrics

High-performance organic thermoelectric materials, doping strategies, carrier transport and flexible thermoelectric devices.

02

Optoelectronic Devices

Organic thin-film devices, light absorption, exciton generation, charge separation and interfacial transport.

03

Solar Fuel Conversion

Organic and hybrid photocatalysts for visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution and solar energy conversion.

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Modeling & Simulation

DFT, physical modeling and Monte Carlo simulation to understand transport mechanisms and guide material design.

For Students

Training at the interface of chemistry, materials, physics and devices

Students in the group are encouraged to connect experimental materials research with device fabrication, advanced characterization and theoretical analysis. We welcome motivated students from chemistry, materials science, physics, electronics, energy science and related backgrounds.