Jonathan Plentz

Dr. Jonathan Plentz serves as Head of the Photonic Thin Film Systems work group at the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz-IPHT) in Jena, Germany, within the Research Department Photonics and Quantum Detection. His research bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in energy conversion, sensing, and wearable technology through advanced thin film engineering and nanomaterials development.

His primary research interests include Photonics, Quantum Detection, and Thin Film Technology, with significant expertise in Graphene Membranes, Perovskite Quantum Dots, and Textile-Based Electronics. Dr. Plentz specializes in developing novel materials for solar energy harvesting, gas separation membranes, and flexible photodetectors using innovative fabrication methods like layer-by-layer deposition and surface engineering techniques. His work frequently addresses interfacial phenomena in heterostructures and photocatalytic processes.

Analysis of his recent publication record (2024-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on textile-integrated optoelectronic systems and advanced membrane technologies for industrial applications. Key trends include surface engineering of nanomaterials for enhanced device performance, development of non-destructive characterization methods with nanometer resolution, and exploration of novel heterostructures for energy conversion. His collaborative research spans chemistry, physics, and engineering disciplines with applications in renewable energy, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics.

Dr. Plentz leads the Photonic Thin Film Systems group, which specializes in developing thin film solutions for photonic applications on unconventional substrates. The group's current research focuses on solar fabrics, textile actuators, and high-performance separation membranes, with significant contributions to flexible and wearable electronics through innovations in graphene membranes, perovskite quantum dots, and origami nanostructures.