Fabian Paulus

Dr. Fabian Paulus serves as Group Leader of the Sustainable Nanomaterials group (Department 3400) at the Institute for Materials Chemistry, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW Dresden). His research program focuses on developing advanced nanomaterials for sustainable energy applications, with primary emphasis on next-generation photovoltaic technologies.

His core research interests include:

• Nanomaterials for solar energy conversion
• Perovskite and quantum dot optoelectronics
• Halide segregation mechanisms in photovoltaic materials
• Sustainable synthesis of quantum dots
• Short-wave infrared optoelectronic devices
• Stability enhancement of solar cells

Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory centered on overcoming fundamental limitations in perovskite and quantum dot photovoltaics. His work spans from atomic-scale crystallization processes (using in situ GIWAXS) to device-level innovations, with consistent focus on improving efficiency, stability, and environmental sustainability. Key thematic threads include halide engineering in perovskites, novel quantum dot synthesis routes, and interface optimization for carrier extraction.

Dr. Paulus leads an active research group specializing in sustainable nanomaterials development, with particular expertise in solution-processed photovoltaic technologies and advanced characterization techniques for energy materials.