Neil Greenham

Neil Greenham is a Professor of Physics at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on novel low-dimensional semiconductors, particularly conjugated polymers and semiconductor nanoparticles, with applications in photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and spin physics. He pioneered polymer-based solar cells and has contributed significantly to understanding energy transfer mechanisms in organic/inorganic systems. His work integrates device physics, spectroscopy, and advanced modeling to optimize solar cell efficiency and stability.

Education: Miller Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley (1995–96). Key research areas include spin physics (triplet states, singlet fission), optoelectronic materials (perovskites, quantum dots), and photon recycling in LEDs. Awards include the Royal Society Kavli Medal and Lecture (2013).

Research emphasizes practical applications like light-rechargeable batteries and photon-multiplier solar concentrators. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams exploring material design, nanoscale self-assembly, and device optimization. Ongoing projects address degradation mechanisms in perovskite-based technologies and novel ligand engineering for quantum dot systems.

Labs/Teams: Cavendish Laboratory (University of Cambridge), with affiliations to the Ray Dolby Centre for Energy Materials. Active in both fundamental materials research and applied optoelectronics development.