Andreas Distler

Andreas Distler is a Professor at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), leading the Chair of Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. His research focuses on advancing organic and perovskite photovoltaics, particularly in areas like material stability, industrial scalability (e.g., roll-to-roll processing), and device durability under outdoor conditions. He has achieved world record efficiencies in organic solar modules (14.5%) and pioneered techniques like laser-induced forward transfer for electrode printing and aerosol-jet-printed encapsulation for organic electronics. Distler's work integrates materials science, manufacturing processes, and energy systems, addressing challenges in large-area module fabrication, meniscus-guided coating simulations, and moisture-resistant designs. Collaborations span academic and industrial partners, with notable projects including the FAU Solar initiative and contributions to BIPV/BAPV applications. His publications emphasize high-throughput optimization, phase nucleation in perovskites, and 3D-printed solar cells on complex substrates.

Research interests include:

• Organic and perovskite photovoltaics
• Scalable manufacturing techniques (inkjet, slot-die, meniscus coating)
• Material stability and degradation mechanisms
• Integration of solar technologies into buildings and 3D objects

Notable achievements:

• World record 14.5% efficiency in organic photovoltaic modules
• Development of high-throughput platforms for voltage/fill factor optimization
• Advances in semitransparent OPV stability and indoor energy harvesting

Grants and collaborations include EU-funded projects on flexible electronics and industry partnerships for solar module commercialization. His lab focuses on bridging lab-scale innovations with industrial-scale production, emphasizing both fundamental material science and applied engineering solutions.