Accelerating Optoelectronic and Energy Solutions through Innovative Perovskite Materials

Prof. Michael Saliba is a full professor and the director of the Institute for Photovoltaics (IPV) at the University of Stuttgart. He holds a dual appointment at the Helmholtz Research Center Jülich, Germany. His research focuses on a deeper understanding and improvement of optoelectronic properties of photovoltaic materials with an emphasis on emerging perovskites for a sustainable energy future. One example of his groundbreaking research is the development and pioneering of a general strategy for the combinatorial synthesis and exploration of novel perovskite compositions. Michael is the Speaker of the Graduate School for “Quantum Engineering”. He was awarded a Starting Grant by the European Research Council. 

Dr. Adam Raw is the Head of Materials Science R&D for the Chemistry business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, leading teams in Nanomaterials, Energy Storage, Bioprinting and Drug Delivery. Since 2012 he has driven innovation in inorganic materials at Merck KGaA in roles including Product Management, Business Development, Technology Development and R&D. Dr. Raw received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Northwestern University with a focus on solid-state synthesis of mixed anion compounds for energy generation and storage.