Elizabeth von Hauff

Dr. Elizabeth von Hauff is a Visiting Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Science, affiliated with both the Photo Conversion Materials department and the LaserLaB - Energy research group. Her work focuses on photovoltaic technologies, renewable energy systems, and sustainable materials science. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG7) and climate action (SDG13).

Her research explores organic solar cells, bio-inspired energy systems, and advanced material fabrication techniques. Notable collaborations include studies on piezoelectric polymers and multi-objective optimization for carbon-neutral energy systems.

She has supervised 4 PhD theses and contributed to 3 datasets, including crystal structure determinations published via CCDC. Her 2018 GlucoEasy Award recognizes contributions to academic innovation in energy research. Current projects emphasize bridging technological advancements with societal adoption challenges in sustainable energy solutions.