Christoph Brabec

Prof. Christoph Brabec is a distinguished academic and researcher at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), holding the Chair of Materials Science. He is the spokesperson of the FAU Solar Profile Center and leads the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (HI ERN). His research focuses on photovoltaic technologies, particularly perovskite and organic solar cells, emphasizing sustainability, scalability, and material innovation. He has pioneered advancements in recycling photovoltaic materials, high-throughput screening, and automation-driven material discovery. His work bridges theoretical and applied research, addressing challenges in energy efficiency, device stability, and large-scale manufacturing.

Prof. Brabec’s academic achievements include election as an ordinary member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW) and recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher (Web of Science Group). His contributions span over 200 publications, with recent emphasis on automated laboratories (AMADAP), machine learning applications, and achieving world-record efficiencies in organic photovoltaic modules. Collaborations with global institutions, such as the City University of Hong Kong and Jinan University, underscore his international impact.

His research group actively explores novel materials and processes, including recyclable solar cell designs, inkjet-printing on 3D objects, and light management systems. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining materials science, computational modeling, and engineering to drive renewable energy innovation. Current projects target cradle-to-cradle recycling frameworks and scalable production methods for terawatt-scale photovoltaics.