Wolfgang Tress

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Tress is a faculty member at the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the School of Engineering. He leads the Novel Semiconductor Devices Team, focusing on Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics. His research spans perovskite solar cells, device physics, optoelectronic characterization, and mixed ionic-electronic conductors.

• PhD in Physics from Technical University of Dresden (2012)
• Master in Electrical Engineering from University of Ulm (2007)

His research explores critical aspects of perovskite materials, including device stability, ionic conductivity, and efficiency optimization through advanced modeling and experimental techniques. Key projects involve correlative optoelectronics, interface tailoring, and lead-free perovskite development.

Recent publications highlight trends in machine learning applications for perovskite stability analysis, ion migration dynamics, and multifunctional material design. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Advanced Energy Materials, Nature Energy, and Science.

• 2023: Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher
• 2019: ERC Starting Grant
• 2019: SPS Award in Applied Physics
• 2016: Zeno Karl Schindler Award

As project leader, he drives initiatives in perovskite-on-silicon tandem cells, defect engineering, and laboratory digitization. His work combines experimental fabrication with computational modeling to address photovoltaic reliability challenges.