IUMRS-ICEM 2026

the International Union of Materials Research Societies
The 19th International Conference on Electronic Materials 2026

28 June - 1 July 2026 , The Empress Convention Center, Chiang Mai, THAILAND

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Solar Cells and Optoelectronic Materials and Devices for Energy Harvesting

Speakers

Speaker
Prof. Thomas Anthopoulos

University of Manchester, UK

Keynote Speaker

Abstract:
Advancing the performance of printed organic photovoltaics

Speaker
Prof. Soo-Wohn Lee

Sun Moon University, South Korea

Keynote Speaker

Abstract:
Upconversion Behavior for Energy Harvest and High-Temperature Spectral Properties of Yb/Ho- SiAlON, and Yb/ER-BiVO 4 Ceramics

Speaker
Distinguished Prof. Handong SUN

University of Macau, China

Keynote Speaker

Abstract:
Colloidal Semiconductor Topological Lasers

Speaker
Prof. Marina Freitag

University of Newcastle, UK

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
TBA

Speaker
Prof. Daniel Packwood

Kyoto University, Japan

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Modeling coordination polymer interfaces for device simulations

Speaker
Assoc.Prof. Safakath Karuthedath

Tsing Hua University (Shenzhen), China

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Charge Carrier Dynamics in Organic Solar Cells

Speaker
Assoc.Prof. Aung Ko Ko Kyaw

Southern University of Science and Technology, China

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Emerging Organic Semiconductors for Photovoltaics

Speaker
Prof.Pierre-Henri Aubert

CY Cergy Paris Université, France

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Bridging 3D Carbon Foams and COF-Based Composites: A Multi-Scale Approach to Next-Generation Energy Storage

Speaker
Prof. Fei Guo

Jinan University, China

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Controlling Crystallization of Blade-coated Perovskite Thin-films for Multi-Junction Solar Cells

Speaker
Assoc. Prof. Nicola Gasparini

Imperial College London, UK

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
NIR and SWIR light detection: next-generation organic photodetectors for imaging and biometric applications

Speaker
Asst. Prof. Shadi Fatayer

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology( KAUST), Saudi Arabia

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
TBA

Speaker
Prof. Akinori Saeki

Osaka University, Japan

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Automated Experiments and Digital Transformation in Next-Generation Solar Cell Research

Speaker
Prof. Martin Heeney

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Development and application of short-wavelength infrared (SWIR) absorbing organic semiconductors

Speaker
Dr. Paul Hume

Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Triplet formation and photo-switching in flexible molecular electron acceptors

Speaker
Prof. Ho-Hsiu Chou

National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), China

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Design and Synthesis of Semiconducting Polymers for Solar-driven Hydrogen Evolution from Water

Speaker
Dr. Fabrice Mathevet

Sorbonne Universitéu, France

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
TBA

Speaker
Prof. Li-Hsien Yeh

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Chinese Taipei

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Towards Ultrahigh Osmotic Energy Harvesting by MOF and COF Based Ionic Diode Membranes

Speaker
Prof. Martyn McLachlan

Imperial College London, UK

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
TBA

Speaker
Prof. Dr. Dong-Won Kang

Chung-Ang University, South Korea

Invited Speaker
Speaker
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jongsung Park

Gyeongsang National University, South Korea

Invited Speaker


Chairs:
Prof. Dr. Vinich Promarak, VISTEC

Co-chairs: 
1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duangmanee Wongratanaphisan, Chiang Mai University
2. Asst. Prof. Dr. Pichaya Pattanasattayavong, VISTEC
3. Dr. Pisist Kumnorkeaw, NANOTEC

Scope
     Optoelectronics combines optics and electronics to create devices that generate, detect, and control light. The field covers a wide range of devices, from common light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to solar cells, and relies on a growing spectrum of materials with diverse properties. This field is a critical enabler of future technologies, with robust market growth predicted for the coming decade. Optoelectronic materials with unique optical and electrical properties, are the foundation of all optoelectronic technologies. The choice of material is crucial for determining a device's efficiency, wavelength, and application. They comprise III–V semiconductors, organic materials, quantum dots (QDs), organic-inorganic hybrid materials, semiconducting metal-organic framework (MOF), nanostructured materials, perovskites, and silicon and germanium. Optoelectronic devices are categorized based on their primary function of either emitting or detecting light, including light-emitting diodes (LEDs), OLEDs (Organic LEDs), quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QD-LEDs), photodiodes, solar cells (photovoltaics), laser diodes, image sensors (CCD and CMOS), optical fiber, optocouplers, and optical modulators. This session provides a forum for sharing advancements about the preparation, characterization, fabrication, and application of optoelectronics materials and devices. The scope of this session covers, without being limited to, optoelectronics materials and devices, and related fields.