Julien Bachmann

Prof. Julien Bachmann is a Chair of Thin Film Materials Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg. His research focuses on advanced thin film synthesis methods such as atomic layer deposition (ALD) and solution ALD (sALD), with applications in photovoltaics, electrocatalysis, and nanomaterials engineering.

• Key Affiliations:
  • Chair of Thin Film Materials Chemistry (2017–present)
  • Professor, Inorganic and General Chemistry (2012–present)
  • Former PostDoc, Max Planck Institute for Microstructure of Solids (2007–2008)
• Research Themes:
  • Photovoltaics: Sb2S3/Sb2Se3 solar cells, quantum dot integration, interfacial charge management
  • Electrocatalysis: Oxygen evolution reaction, Ir-based nanofibers, stability-activity relationships
  • 3D Printing & Nanostructuring: Atomic layer additive manufacturing, spray-dried supraparticles, SCALMS model systems
  • Material Characterization: In situ X-ray scattering, impedance spectroscopy, spectroscopic ellipsometry
• Recent Article Trends:
  • Advancements in ALD/sALD for catalysts and solar cells
  • Focus on earth-abundant materials and low noble-metal loading
  • Development of self-aligned fabrication and corrosion-resistant interfaces
  • Integration of computational modeling with experimental validation
  • Exploration of liquid metal solutions and photocorrosion mechanisms

Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Bachmann Group at FAU, collaborating with institutions across Germany, France, Italy, and the UK. Partners include researchers in nanochemistry, energy materials, and microfluidic engineering.