Jan Anton Koster

Prof. Jan Anton Koster is a Full Professor in Physics of Novel Semiconductors and Devices at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering. He leads the Koster Group at the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, focusing on organic semiconductors, perovskite solar cells, and thermoelectrics. He holds roles including Director of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, NWO committee chair, and board member.

Education:

• PhD in Physics (2007), University of Groningen
• Veni Fellowship (2011), Molecular Electronics
• Postdoctoral Research at University of Cambridge (2006–2009) and Eindhoven University of Technology (2009–2011)

Research Interests:His work spans organic/nanomaterials for energy applications, with emphasis on charge transport mechanisms, device optimization, and sustainable materials. Notable contributions include record n-type organic thermoelectric materials and perovskite solar cell analysis.

Awards:

• VENI Fellowship (2011)
• Vidi Grant from STW (2014)
• High-impact publications in Nature Communications, ACS Energy Letters, and Advanced Materials

Grants & Leadership:Recipient of national/EU grants. Active in academic governance, including NWO review roles and graduate school leadership.

Labs/Teams:Leads the Koster Group, collaborating internationally on semiconductor and device physics.