International Conference on Simulation of Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics, SimOEP 2018, September 4 - 6, 2018
The SimOEP conference brings together modeling experts and device physicists from industry and academia in the field of organic and perovskite solar cells as well as OLEDs. The addressed topics include charge and heat transport, exciton dynamics, light propagation and the simulation domain ranges from nanometer to centimeters.
Products of Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics are successfully penetrating consumer electronics and renewable energy markets. Commercialization is accelerating continuously and everyone can enjoy amazing new products to buy, for instance stunning OLED displays for mobile devices and TVs as well as flexible organic solar cells. With the commercial success of OLED display products and the rise of perovskite solar cells one may be tempted to disregard the many research challenges that we are still facing in this field and which prevent an even wider exploitation of these technologies.
The challenges are manifold. So are the synthetic materials these technologies are based on. Physical models and simulation algorithms are very useful in this context. They enable the scientists to explore the behavior of a material or device on a computer. On the one hand, the numerical models help to understand and interpret measurement data and to further develop refined and reliable physical models. On the other hand, the models allow one to optimize materials and devices. Progress in this field relies on an interdisciplinary approach that combines experimental, physical, chemical and numerical expertise.
The motivation of this unique conference is to bring together these experts and enjoy a fruitful scientific exchange among them that will focus on a comprehensive range of topics. This will eventually lead to ever more reliable, validated physical models which accelerate our research efforts. We are pleased to chair this conference that continues a series of successful international simulation workshops on this topic previously held in Switzerland (2010, 2011, 2016) and Spain (2012, 2014). This year, the event will again host hands-on training seminars with R&D tools from Fluxim AG.
Conference Committee
Beat Ruhstaller, Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Evelyne Knapp, Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Topics
- Light management for enhanced light-absorption in solar cells and enhanced light emission in OLEDs
- Charge and exciton transport modeling in organic semiconductor devices – from molecular to the device level
- Charge transport modeling in various organic and hybrid solar cells:
planar and bulk heterojunction perovskite and organic solar cells - Charge injection, transport and recombination processes in state-of-the-art OLEDs
- Models for a variety of electrical device characterization techniques from DC, transient to AC operation
- Advanced optical and electrical characterization techniques and experimental validation
- Parameter extraction techniques
- Morphological structure and property correlation
- Advanced materials and devices such as novel LEDs, ionic devices, QD materials, and non-fullerene acceptors
Invited Speakers
| Topic | ||
|---|---|---|
| Piers Barnes | Imperial College, UK | Recombination mechanisms and ionic-to-electronic transcarrier current amplification in hybrid perovskite solar cells |
| Balthasar Blülle | Fluxim AG, CH | Angular luminescence spectroscopy: measurement and simulation of OLED emitter orientation and QD downconversion films |
| Konrad Domanski | Fluxim AG, CH | Advanced analysis of degradation of perovskite solar cells |
| Francisco Fabregat-Santiago | Universitat Jaume 1, ES | Special features of perovskite solar cells and their effect on J-V curves |
| Patricio Farrell | Technische Universität Hamburg, DE | Challenges for non-Boltzmann drift-diffusion simulations of semiconductors |
| Axel Fischer | Technische Universität Dresden, DE | Electrothermal feedback and absorption-induced open-circuit-voltage turnover in solar cells |
| Sandra Jenatsch | Fluxim AG, CH | Comprehensive device characterization and modelling for OLED efficiency and stability enhancement |
| Christoph Jungemann | RWTH Aachen, DE | OLED modeling based on the master equation |
| Christoph Kirsch | ZHAW, CH | Electrothermal simulation of large-area semiconductor devices |
| Evelyne Knapp | ZHAW, CH | Modeling negative capacitance and inductance loop in perovskite solar cells |
| Martin Neukom | Fluxim AG, CH | Comprehensive characterization of organic solar cells |
| Björn Niesen | CSEM Neuchâtel, CH | Light management for perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells with efficiency >25% |
| Jordi Sastre-Pellicer | Empa, CH | On the ionic conductivity in thin film LLZO solid state electrolyte materials |
| Markus Regnat | ZHAW, CH | Modelling the bias-dependent emission zone and its influence on the transient electroluminescence and OLED efficiency |
| Chih-Jen Shih | ETHZ Chemistry Dept., CH | Perovskite LEDs |
| Simon Züfle | Fluxim AG, CH | Modeling of polar OLEDs and MIS devices and their use for parameter analysis |
Program
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Abstract Submission
Please use this abstract template (DOC 79,5 KB) for your submissions, and send your abstract to simoep.icp@zhaw.ch. The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to June 30, 2018 and late news abstract submission is still open.
Conference Registration
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Registration fees
- 250 CHF for PhD and Master students (+ 25 CHF surcharge for invoice payment)
- 350 CHF for senior scientists (+ 25 CHF surcharge for invoice payment)
- Workshops by Fluxim AG are free of charge
Deadlines
Abstract submission: June 30, 2018
Notification of acceptance to authors: July 10, 2018
Registration: July 15, 2018
Venue
Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Building TP
Room 406
Technikumstrasse 9
8400 Winterthur
Switzerland
How to get there
The conference will take place at the building TP at Technikumstrasse 9 in the heart of Winterthur. Situated 25 kilometers north-east of Zurich, Winterthur is Switzerland’s sixth largest city and offers a rich cultural life as well as excellent travel connections in all directions. It is located near Zurich’s international airport, which is only 20 minutes away by train or car.
We recommend travelling to the conference by public transport, since it can be easily reached by train or bus and we cannot offer any parking on campus. However, paid short- and long-term parking spots are available nearby. The main train station, which is served by numerous regional, national and international express trains, is only a short five-minute walk away.
Accommodations
We have arranged special packages with nearby hotels. Please make your bookings directly with the hotel.
Plaza Hotel, Hotel Loge, and Depot 195 Hostel are located within 5 minutes walking distance of the conference venue. Hotel Ibis is close to the bus station or about a 20-minute walk.
Plaza Hotel Winterthur (conference discount available)
Hotel Loge Winterthur (conference discount available)
Hotel Ibis Winterthur
Depot 195 Hostel