Erik Garnett

Erik Garnett is a Professor of Nanoscale Photovoltaics at the University of Amsterdam and Group Leader of the Nanoscale Solar Cells research group at AMOLF. His research integrates nanophotonics with nanomaterials to advance solar cell technology, LEDs, and light-driven chemical reactions. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and postdoctoral experience at Stanford University in photonics and plasmonics. Garnett pioneered studies on light-matter interactions in nanoscale solar cells using advanced nano-characterization techniques. His work produced patents and led to applications in sustainable energy materials.

Education: BS in Chemistry (University of Illinois), PhD in Chemistry (UC Berkeley), Postdoc at Stanford University (Photonics/Plasmonics).

Research focuses on nanophotonic engineering, halide perovskites, and energy materials. Key contributions include directional emission control, plasmonic hotspots, and perovskite quantum dot intermittency analysis. He received the KNCV Gold Medal (2022) for top Dutch chemists under 40.

Grants and collaborations: His lab develops self-optimized catalysts, transparent electrodes, and nanophotonic lenses. His patents address perovskite synthesis and optoelectronic applications. He collaborates with institutions on projects like 3D photovoltaics and plasmonic nanoreactors.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Nanoscale Solar Cells group at AMOLF, part of the LMPV (Light Matters Physics) division. Active in the Amsterdam nanophotonics and materials community.