Bruno Ehrler

Bruno Ehrler is a Professor at the University of Groningen (honorary) and Group Leader of the Hybrid Solar Cells Group at AMOLF in Amsterdam since 2014. His research focuses on perovskite materials science, including fundamental studies and device applications like solar cells. He holds significant grants (ERC Starting, NWO Vidi) and is a WIN Rising Star award recipient. He previously worked at the University of Cambridge, where he earned his PhD in Physics under Prof. Neil Greenham. His expertise spans optoelectronics, quantum dots, and singlet fission photovoltaics. Ehrler contributes to national energy initiatives and serves on advisory boards for the Dutch Chemistry Council and nanoGe conferences.

Education:

• PhD in Physics, University of Cambridge (2009–2012)
• MSci in Physics, University of London (Queen Mary College, 2005–2009)
• Studies at RWTH Aachen and University of London

Research Interests: Perovskite materials, solar cell efficiency, ion migration dynamics, photonic materials, and sustainable energy technologies. His work bridges fundamental material science with applied device engineering, addressing challenges in scalability, stability, and energy conversion efficiency.

Grants & Awards:

• ERC Starting Grant (2020): Artificial synapses from halide perovskites
• NWO Vidi Grant (2017): Metal halide perovskites
• WIN Rising Star Award (2018)

Advising & Labs: Leads the Hybrid Solar Cells Group at AMOLF, focusing on perovskite innovation. Collaborates on national energy projects like the Netherlands Energy Research Alliance (NERA). Active in mentoring early-career researchers through advisory roles and grant programs.