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DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE — EST. 2018

FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS AND ENERGY DEVICES GROUP (FMED)

The Functional Materials and Energy Devices group (FMED) led by Dr Mojtaba Abdi-Jalebi researches the discovery of novel energy materials and advanced energy devices based on low-temperature processable molecular semiconductors and hybrid organic-inorganic heterostructures between such organic semiconductors and inorganic semiconductors, such as metal halide perovskites, metal oxides and nanoparticles.

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PEER-REVIEWED PAPERS

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GROUP MEMBERS

9

FUNDING PARTNERS

6

PATENTS FILED

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ABOUT FMED

ADVANCING MATERIALS & ENERGY RESEARCH

The Functional Materials and Energy Device (FMED) Group is committed to advancing materials science and energy technologies through innov-ative research, developing next-generation functional materials and high-performance energy devices while fostering collaboration and scientific excellence to address global energy challenges and create a more sustainable future.

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Developing Next Generation Energy Technologies

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Transforming Research into Real World Impact

FEATURED NEWS

RESEARCH, EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Explore the latest research news, publications, events, and achievements from the FMED Group.

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NEW SOLAR CELLS COULD POWER DEVICES FROM INDOOR LIGHT

Researchers at FMED have developed advanced perovskite solar cells capable of efficiently harvesting indoor light, opening new opportunities for powering low-energy electronic devices and smart technologies.

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FMED JOINS THE SUNPEROM RESEARCH PROJECT

FMED is proud to participate in the SUNPEROM project, strengthening international collaboration to advance next-generation perovskite materials and sustainable energy technologies.

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FMED RESEARCHER JOINS THE GLOBAL YOUNG ACADEMY

Our research leadership has been recognized internationally through membership in the Global Young Academy, celebrating outstanding contributions to materials science and global research collaboration.

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OUR FUNDERS

POWERED BY TRUSTED FUNDERS & PARTNERS

Supporting groundbreaking research through strategic partnerships, funding initiatives, and global collaboration.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

FEATURED & HIGHLIGHTED

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ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2026)

RECORD INDOOR PERFORMANCE 

A multimodal strategy for high-efficiency semi-transparent perovskite solar cells with record-breaking indoor photovoltaic performance.

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2024)

STABLE PEROVSKITE CELLS

Enabling stable perovskite solar cells with over 24% efficiency through innovative heterojunction reconstruction techniques.

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NATURE PHOTONICS (2020)

ENHANCED LUMINESCENCE

Enhancing luminescence through advanced photodoping techniques for highly efficient perovskite optoelectronic devices.

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2025)

TRIPLE PASSIVATION STRATEGY

Achieving 37.6% indoor photovoltaic efficiency with improved stability, durabi-lity, and long-term device performance.

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NATURE ELECTRONICS (2022)

PEROVSKITE LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES

Advancing high-performance light-emitting diode technologies with improved efficiency, stability, and future commercial potential.

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NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2025)

SCALABLE PEROVSKITE FABRICATION

A scalable blade-coating process for next-generation solar cells with reliable ambient-air manufacturing capability.

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NATURE (2020)

NANOSCALE TRAP CLUSTERS

Understanding performance limitations in halide perovskites through detailed nanoscale material and interface analysis.

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COLLABORATE WITH OUR RESEARCH TEAM

Interested in collaborative research, publications, or funding opportunities? Connect with FMED to advance innovation in functional materials and sustainable energy technologies.

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