Dirk Guldi at ICPP 14 in Kyoto
Professor Dirk Guldi presented the invited lecture “Exciton Migration in Porphyrinic Systems” at the 14th International Conference on Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines (ICPP-14), held from June 28 to July 3, 2026, at the Kyoto Terrsa Conference Center in Kyoto, Japan. Organized by the Society of Porphyrins & Phthalocyanines, ICPP is one of the leading international meetings…
Dirk M. Guldi at the symposium From Molecular Design to Future Materials in Madrid
Professor Dirk M. Guldi, spokesperson of FAU Solar, was invited to speak at the symposium From Molecular Design to Future Materials, held in honor of Professor Nazario Martín to celebrate his 70th anniversary at the Facultad de Ciencias Físicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain, on June 11–12, 2026. The event brought together leading international researchers…
Prof. Dirk M. Guldi at the ACS Symposium on Artificial Photosynthesis
Professor Dirk M. Guldi, one of the Spokespersons of FAU Solar, participated in the 1st International Symposium on Artificial Photosynthesis, hosted by the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in Chengdu, China, from May 29–31, 2026. The symposium brought together leading researchers from around the world to discuss recent advances in the…
Prof. Guldi at 2026 I-APS Meeting in Brazil
Professor Dirk M. Guldi, co-spokesperson of FAU Solar, delivered an invited presentation at the 2026 I-APS Meeting, organized by the Inter-American Photochemical Society and held in Águas de Lindóia, São Paulo, Brazil, from May 16–19, 2026. In his talk, entitled “Adaptive Light Management for Energy Conversion,” Guldi presented recent advances in the development of adaptive…
Dirk M. Guldi at the ChemOnTubes 2026 in Prague
At the ChemOnTubes 2026 conference, held in Prague from April 12–16, Dirk Guldi, speaker of FAU Solar, delivered a compelling presentation entitled “Carbon Dots in Action: Advancing from Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells to Photocatalysis.” His talk highlighted recent advances in the design and functional integration of carbon-based nanomaterials, with a particular emphasis on carbon dots as…
Dirk M. Guldi at MATSUS2026
Dirk M. Guldi, Professor at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Spokesperson of FAU Solar, delivered a plenary lecture at the international conference MATSUS 2026, held in Barcelona, Spain, from March 23–27, 2026. As a leading expert in the field of functional carbon-rich materials and photophysical processes, Guldi was invited to present his latest research on “Materials…
Pacifichem 2025 Carbon Dots in Action
At the Pacifichem 2025 conference in Honolulu, Dirk Guldi, spokesperson of FAU Solar, showcased cutting-edge advances in carbon dot research, highlighting how these versatile nanomaterials are redefining the landscape of light-driven energy conversion and catalysis. Against the vibrant scientific backdrop of the world’s largest international chemistry meeting, Dirk Guldi delivered an invited lecture entitled “Carbon…
Dirk Guldi at the Pacifichem 2025
At the prestigious Pacifichem 2025, hosted by the International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies in Honolulu, Hawaii, Prof. Dirk Guldi, spokesperson of FAU Solar, presented his cutting-edge work on “Adaptive Light Management.” Held from December 15-20, 2025, this event gathered leading scientists from around the globe. Prof. Guldi’s presentation explored innovative strategies for managing…
Innovative Discussions at the RSC-Nanoscale & HKU-MILES International Symposium
On November 18, 2025, Prof. Guldi, spokesperson of FAU Solar, presented his cutting-edge research on “Molecular Strategies for Photon Down-Conversion and Up-Conversion” at the RSC-Nanoscale & HKU-MILES International Symposium. Hosted by the Materials Innovation Institute for Life Sciences and Energy (MILES), the event took place at the architecturally impressive Hetao Innovation Center in Shenzhen, China.…
Prof. Guldi at the 2025 Fullerene Ruby Anniversary Symposium
Prof. Dirk M. Guldi, spokesperson of FAU Solar, recently participated in the 2025 Fullerene Ruby Anniversary Symposium, held from November 14-17, 2025, at Anhui Normal University in Wuhu, China. He delivered an insightful lecture titled “Designing Carbon Dots for Enhanced Photo-Catalysis: Challenges and Opportunities.” The symposium was a vibrant gathering of eminent scientists, during which…
Prof. Dirk Guldi Honored with Masuhara Lectureship Award at ACP Conference 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Dirk Guldi, spokesperson of FAU Solar, has been awarded the prestigious Masuhara Lectureship at the ACP Conference 2025, held in Kochi, India. This esteemed recognition highlights his significant contributions to the field of photochemistry. During the conference, Prof. Guldi delivered an inspiring lecture titled “Adaptive Photon Management –…
NGSE10 conference is coming!
Next Generation Solar Energy (NGSE) is an international conference series organized by FAU Solar members from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)/iMEET and the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energies (HI ERN) in December. This year the conference (NGSE 10) will be held from 9th – 10th of December 2025 in Nuremberg, at the EnCN building in…
The Photochemistry Community Convenes in Aachen – Strong Presence from FAU Solar
The 32nd International Conference on Photochemistry (ICP 2025) is currently underway, taking place from July 13 to 18, 2025, in Aachen, Germany. This prestigious event is co-organized by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and RWTH Aachen University. Professor Dirk M. Guldi, Chair of the Physical Chemistry I department and the spokesperson for FAU Solar, is serving as…
icp2025 – the 32nd International Conference on Photochemistry is coming!
We are excited to announce that the submission of abstracts for oral and poster presentations is now open on our website: www.icp2025.de. The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2025. The 32nd International Conference on Photochemistry will be held from July 13 (Sunday) to July 18 (Friday), 2025, in Aachen, Germany. This prestigious event is…
NGSE9 in Nürnberg from 10th to 12th December!
This year, the NGSE9 conference will take place from December 10th to December 12th at EnCN in Nürnberg, with attendance exclusively in person. You can find the program and registration details here: https://www.ngse.info/. The conference is orginised by FAU Solar members Karen Forberich and Christoph J. Brabec. The organising committee also includes Osbel Almora from…
Visit of Andrew Hufton, Editor-in-Chief of Patterns, to FAU Solar
On November 12th, FAU Solar will have the honor of welcoming Andrew Hufton, Editor-in-Chief of Patterns, a Cell Press journal dedicated to data science and the impactful use of data across disciplines. This visit provides a unique opportunity to engage with one of the leading voices in scientific publishing and gain insights into the evolving…
13th SolTech Conference 2024 in Nürnberg (25 – 27 Sept. 2024)
The 13th SolTech Conference is organized by FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and will take place from Sept. 25 (noon) – 27, 2024 in Nürnberg in the conference center of IHK Nürnberg. During this event international experts will present the current research and discuss with all members of the SolTech keylabs. Confirmed speakers so far: R. Tykwinski (Univ.…
The man in black is back!
Alan Jay Heeger, an American physicist, academic, and Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry “for their discovery and development of conductive polymers,” recently gave a lecture titled “Conducting Polymers in Biology and Medicine” at the University of California, Santa Barbara. For those who, like us, were not in Santa Barbara at that time, the talk with…
The IPVF Scientific Day is approaching – June 20th
We are pleased to announce the upcoming IPVF Scientific Day, scheduled for June 20, 2024, at the EDF Lab, Bat. AZUR. This event will focus on advancements in perovskite science and technology, featuring a series of presentations by notable experts in the field. Event Details: Venue: EDF Lab, Bâtiment AZUR Time: 8:30 AM – Welcome…
Illuminating Tomorrow: The Journey Towards Solar Supremacy
Join us for a series of enlightening talks at FAU Solar, where we explore the future of solar technology and its potential to revolutionize our world. FAUInsights will kick off on May 8, 2024, with a focus on envisioning a solar-powered future and examining the technical feasibility of such a transformation. Display external contentAt this…
Sino-German Workshop on “Printable Thin-Film Photovoltaics & Applications”
Accelerating Emerging Photovoltaics: from the Lab to the Fab The recent joint Sino-German Workshop on “Printable Thin-Film Photovoltaics & Applications” illuminated a promising path for solar energy. Hosted collaboratively by Jinan University, South China University of Technology, and FAU, the event united passionate minds dedicated to advancing renewable energy. The contributions highlighted the journey of…
Women in Optimization (09. – 12. April 2024)
We are pleased to announce the fifth installment of the “Women in Optimization” workshop series supported by SFB Transregio 154. This workshop is designed for aspiring female researchers, PhD candidates, and mathematics students specializing in optimization. The primary objective of the workshop is to provide both educational enrichment and networking opportunities within the optimization community.…
MATSUS24 Barcelona (4. – 8. March 2024)
Join the upcoming NanoGe conference, MATSUS24, set to take place in the enchanting city of Barcelona. It’s the perfect opportunity to delve into the world of photovoltaics and alternative energy technologies while enjoying your leisure time exploring the works of the renowned architect, Gaudi. We are pleased to announce that Andreas Distler will be organizing…
Symposium on Synthetic Carbon Allotropes (08. – 10. October 2023)
Synthetic carbon allotropes like fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and graphene stand out as highly promising material categories, holding immense potential for advanced applications in the realm of photovoltaics. Concurrently, they offer optimal avenues for delving into fundamental chemical and physical inquiries. These encompass aspects like shape- and charge-responsive molecule binding and release, charge conveyance within restricted…
International Conference on Electric Airships – Decarbonizing Aviation (27. – 30. September 2023)
Explore the future of aviation, delving into the potential of flexible thin-film solar cells, advanced power electronics, and lightweight batteries. These innovations are driving the creation of a new era of airships, including drones, high-altitude vehicles, and cargo/passenger carriers. Discover the exciting role airships can play in shaping a sustainable future. FAU is organizing the…
1st Solar TAP Industry Day: From Research to Application
Nuremberg, July 21, 2023 – Over 60 industry and science participants gathered at the “1st Solar TAP Industry Day” in Nuremberg for extensive discussions and networking. The event focused on introducing the Solar TAP innovation platform, aimed at accelerating technology transfer from research to industry. The platform offers collaboration opportunities for “multi-benefit” photovoltaics (PV) and…
Women in Science (18.- 20. June 2023)
We are thrilled to look back at the 2nd Erlangen Symposium of Women in Science, which took place from June 18th to 20th, 2023. Organized by our esteemed FAU Solar Member, Eugenia Perez-Ojeda, and supported by our FAU Solar Member, Hannah Smith, as the Chairperson, this symposium was a remarkable celebration of the outstanding contributions…
Celebrating Breakthroughs in Atomic Layer Deposition at EUROCVD / Baltic ALD
Day 2 at the EUROCVD / Baltic ALD conference has been an exhilarating journey into the realm of cutting-edge science and innovation. Our FAU Solar team is thrilled to be amidst this vibrant community of scientists and industry professionals, sharing insights and gaining knowledge that pushes the boundaries of thin films technology. Today, our very…
Women in Data Science – WiDS (20. -21. April 2023)
In April 2023, the FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg campus was abuzz with the energy of cutting-edge data science and artificial intelligence discussions as it played host to the WiDS Conference. Organized by the FAU WiDS Ambassadors, this event was a standout in its own right, even within the global WiDS network organized annually by Stanford University and…
DIPHER 2022 – Diversity in physics for the diversity of physics – Erlangen
DIPHER 2022 – Diversity in physics for the diversity of physics – Erlangen The FAU Physics Department is renowned for its extensive array of research topics, ranging from soft matter physics to the physics of the universe and the interaction of light and matter. However, the true strength of the department lies not only in…