Monika Rai

Dr. Monika Rai is a Senior Research Fellow at Hasselt University's FME group, leading the Sublime project focused on large-area printed and flexible electronics. She holds a PhD in Physics (Laser Spectroscopy) from Banaras Hindu University (2017). Her career includes postdoctoral research at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) on perovskite photovoltaics, guest researcher roles at Hebrew University Jerusalem (2018) and University of Stuttgart (Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, 2021), and ongoing affiliations with Stuttgart as a guest researcher.

Her research expertise spans optoelectronic properties of energy materials, printed electronics, and thin-film technologies. Key areas include perovskite solar cells/modules, stretchable electronics using liquid metals, luminescent nanostructures, and advanced printing techniques for scalable applications. Her work integrates light-matter interactions, material stability, and device engineering for renewable energy solutions.

• Education:
  • PhD in Physics (Laser Spectroscopy), Banaras Hindu University, India (2017)
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2017–2021)
• Awards:
  • Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2021)
• Lab/Affiliations:
  • Lead Researcher in FME Group (Hasselt University)
  • Guest Researcher at Universität Stuttgart

Her publications highlight innovations in perovskite stability, scalable manufacturing of flexible electronics, and advanced optical materials. Current projects aim to bridge fundamental research with applied technologies for sustainable energy systems.