Juliane Borchert

Dr. Juliane Borchert is an Associated Scientist and Project Leader of the Vector Junior Research Group (The solar cell of the future) at Fraunhofer ISE. She heads the Novel Solar Cell Concepts Group within the Photovoltaics Department. Her expertise focuses on perovskite-based tandem solar cells, thin-film manufacturing techniques, and upscaling of perovskite technologies. She holds a DPhil in Condensed Matter Physics from the University of Oxford (2015-2019) and completed postdoctoral research roles at the University of Cambridge, AMOLF Institute, and Oxford. Her work aims to advance high-efficiency solar cell technologies through material innovation and scalable production methods.

Education:

• 2015-2019: DPhil in Condensed Matter Physics, University of Oxford
• 2012-2015: M.Sc. in Physics, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
• 2008-2012: B.Sc. in Physics, Free University of Berlin/Humboldt University of Berlin

Research Interests: Juliane’s research integrates material science and engineering to develop next-generation photovoltaic systems. She specializes in perovskite-based tandem cells, optimizing thin-film deposition processes, and addressing scalability challenges for commercial applications. Her work emphasizes understanding postdeposition treatments to enhance device performance and stability.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Novel Solar Cell Concepts Group at Fraunhofer ISE, collaborating on projects like the Vector Junior Research Group. Her team focuses on advancing solar cell concepts through interdisciplinary approaches.