We study new and emerging semiconductors, to understand their physics and chemistry and incorporate them in next generation technologies which will help tackle climate change.
From solar energy generation (photovoltaics) to reduced energy consumption (light emitting diodes) our research group believes that semiconductors can help us to fight climate change and build a more equitable future for all.
News
Rehmat presents at AFM/SPM 2026
Rehmat gave a great presentation at AFM/SPM in Leeds in June showing her work using KPFM to investigate passivation of perovskites. She had lots of great chats with other attendees and there were many exciting talks given by researchers in the AFM field. Well done Rehmat!
Charlie presents at two Sheffield Events
In June 2026 Charlie presented his research at two University of Sheffield events; the Annual CMBE Conference, and the Engineering Research Symposium. Coming towards the end of his second year with us, Charlie’s research on novel passivation techniques of wide-bandgap perovskites is beginning to take shape, with lots to share with the wider engineering community. We’re in the final stages of writing the paper on his work and we’re excited to share it with the wider community.
NESG at PVSAT26
This April, Alex, Grace and Avan made a trip to attend the 20th annual Photovoltaics Science, Applications and Technology (PVSAT) conference in Newcastle.
As always it was a great selection of talks covering all aspects of PV from across the UK. Alex gave a talk and presented Sophie’s recent work investigating heterogeneity in quasi-2D perovskite photovoltaics, and for Avan, this was her first conference as part of the NESG. It was the perfect occasion to show her the ropes and introduce her to our friends in the PV research field.
NESG at MATSUS Spring 26
Sophie, Rehmat, Charlie and Grace all attended MATSUS Spring in Barcelona this March.
Sophie, Rehmat and Charlie all had talks and did a great job sharing their research.
The team had a great time listening to the other talks and enjoying all the delicious ice cream and tapas Barcelona had to offer.