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Uwe Bunz is a Professor at the Universität Heidelberg, affiliated with the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences and the Institute of Organic Chemistry. His research group focuses on organic materials chemistry, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, organic electronics, and sensor development. Recent work emphasizes the stabilization of acenes, singlet fission phenomena, and applications in optoelectronics and explosives detection.
Bunz's research spans organic synthesis, materials characterization, and device engineering. Key themes include the design of stable heteroacenes, development of fluorescent sensors using conjugated polymers, and exploration of magnetic/electronic properties in nanographenes. His group employs techniques from supramolecular assembly to nonlinear optics.
Publications over the past two years highlight trends in organic semiconductor stability, novel photophysical processes (e.g., singlet fission), and functional materials for sensing. Computational and experimental approaches converge to address challenges in materials degradation and charge transport.
Awards:
- Member of the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc)
Bunz leads an active team with collaborations across Europe and the US, focusing on translating molecular designs into devices like OLEDs and sensors. His lab emphasizes sustainable methodologies and interdisciplinary innovation.
