International Conference on Simulation of Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics, SimOEP 2020, August 31 - September 2, 2020
Due to COVID-19 we are considering a new way of conducting the SimOEP conference.
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 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, 2018) 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, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Evelyne Knapp, ZHAW 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
- Machine Learning
Confirmed Speakers
| Topic | ||
|---|---|---|
| Michael Hess | Battronics AG, CH | New Li-ion battery technologies introduced in EVs and their characterization |
| Quentin Jeangros | EPFL PVLab, CH | Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells: microstructural aspects & efficiency |
| Jeff Kettle | Bangor University, UK | Lifetime and performance prediction for organic and perovskite solar cells through machine learning |
| Thomas Kirchartz | FZ Jülich, DE | Characterization and modelling of perovskite solar cells |
| Thomas Koprucki | WIAS, DE | Topic to follow |
| Andy Monkman | Durham University, UK | Photophysics of TADF emitters and devices |
| Jenny Nelson | Imperial College, UK | Device-scale and molecular-scale modelling of organic photovoltaic devices |
| Simon O'Kane | Imperial College, UK | Physics-based modelling of Li-ion batteries |
| Ulrich Paetzold | KIT, DE | Energy yield modelling of perovskite based tandems |
| Koen Vandewal | Hasselt University, BE | Emissive and charge-generating donor-acceptor interfaces |
| Gert-Jan Wetzelaer | MPI Mainz, DE | Efficient and stable single-layer organic light-emitting diodes |
| Urs Aeberhard | Fluxim AG, CH | Opto-electronic modeling of organic and hybrid multijunction solar cells |
| Balthasar Blülle | Fluxim AG, CH | Angular analysis of solar cells with light-incoupling foils |
| Sandra Jenatsch | Fluxim, AG, CH | Modeling electro-optical pixel cross-talk in organic light-emitting diode Displays |
| Gaël Mourouga | ZHAW ICP, CH | Capacity fade in redox flow batteries: coupled phenomena of transport in concentrated solutions |
| Markus Regnat | ZHAW ICP, CH | Analysis of degradation phenomena in exciplex TADF OLEDs |
| Matthias Diethelm | EMPA, CH | Finite element modeling for analysis of electroluminescence and infrared images of thin-film solar cells |
| Stefano Sem | Fluxim AG, CH | Analysis of photoluminescence transients of TADF OLED emitter materials |
| Simon Zeder | Fluxim AG, CH | Hybrid drift-diffusion master equation modeling approach for OLEDs |
Program
Additionally to the regular conference sessions Fluxim offers free workshops on
- Simulation of solar cells & modules (Setfos & Laoss simulator)
- Simulation of light-emitting devices (Setfos & Laoss simulator)
- Experimental characterization of light-emitting devices (Paios, Phelos, Litos instruments)
- Experimental characterization of solar cells (Paios, Phelos, Litos instruments)
Workshops can be selected in the online Registration.
Call for Abstracts for Oral or Poster Contribution
Please use this abstract template (DOC 73,5 KB) for your submissions and send your abstract to simoep.icp@zhaw.ch. The deadline for abstract submission is June 30, 2020. Please indicate your preference in the e-mail: poster or oral contribution.
Conference Registration
Please follow this link to register for SimOEP 2020.
Registration Fees
- 250 CHF for PhD and Master students
- 350 CHF for senior scientists
- Workshops by Fluxim AG are free of charge
Deadlines
Abstract submission: June 30, 2020
Notification of acceptance to authors: July 14, 2020
Venue
Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Building TL
Room 201
Technikumstrasse 9
8400 Winterthur
Switzerland
How to get there
The conference will take place at the building TL 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.
