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Feng Gao is a Professor of Optoelectronics at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, and leads the Electronic and Photonic Materials (EFM) division. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) and conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and materials science. His work focuses on organic semiconductors and metal halide perovskites for sustainable energy technologies.
His research interests include:
- Organic and perovskite solar cells with high efficiency and recyclability
- Perovskite LEDs for next-generation lighting and displays
- Electrically pumped perovskite lasers
- Flexible and lead-free perovskite materials for X-ray detection and information storage
- Sustainable materials design with full lifecycle consideration
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on improving device stability, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing energy conversion efficiency in optoelectronic systems. Trends in his work show a shift toward circular economy principles, green manufacturing, and multifunctional materials. His research has been published in top journals including Nature, Science, Nature Energy, and Advanced Materials.
Scientific awards received:
- Göran Gustafsson Prize in Physics
- ERC Consolidator and Starting Grants
- Wallenberg Scholar (2024)
- SSF Future Research Leader (2020)
- Tage Erlander Prize (2020)
- Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2017)
- Lisa Meitner Grant for Israel-Swedish Collaboration
Feng Gao has secured significant research funding from the European Research Council (ERC), the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (SEK 31 million for flexible X-ray technology), Swedish Research Council (VR), Swedish Energy Agency, FORMAS, Vinnova, and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. He actively mentors PhD and postdoctoral researchers, including Max Karlsson and Huotian Zhang, and fosters international collaborations with institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Oxford, and Zhejiang University. His group emphasizes both scientific excellence and career development, supporting exchanges with leading global labs.
He leads a dynamic research team within the Advanced Functional Materials (AFM) environment at IFM, working on groundbreaking projects such as fully recyclable solar cells, touch-sensitive LED displays, and perovskite-based random number generators for quantum communication. The group is also building new experimental infrastructure, including advanced labs for optoelectronic materials synthesis and characterization.
