RSA CE&C 2015-2021 Group descriptions

56 Valorization and societal impact Valorization: The research of the M2N group is closely related to the societal theme of renewable energy via solar cells, efficient lighting or solar fuels. Valorization of research is accomplished via: 1. A close relationship and collaboration with TNO, Imec, Forschungszentrum Jülich and Dutch and Belgian university groups within Solliance Solar Research, co-founded by TU/e, to develop thin-film photovoltaic technologies. This involves frequent discussions, joint research projects, shared researchers, the frequent exchange of samples and knowledge, and mutual use of instruments. 2. The part-time position of Gerwin Gelinck, CTO of Holst Centre/TNO, which enables a close relationship with technology development in the field of thin-film and flexible electronics. 3. Simbeyond, a spin-off company founded by members of theM2N group that commercializes simulation software to OLED device and materials manufacturers all over the world. 4. Close collaboration in research projects with industry, such as with Shell, Tata Steel and several SMEs. 5. Collaboration within international research consortia in European projects: MUJULIMA/FP7-NMP-2013-SMALL-7 (2014-2016) on innovative materials for multiple junction OPVs. OSNIRIO/FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN (2013-2017) on NIR-absorbing organic semiconductors. INFORM/ITN, H2020-MSCA-ITN-2014 (2015-2019) on organic photodetectors. ORZEL/H2020-TWINN-2015 (2015-2019) on organic electronic devices. Mostophos/H2020-NMP-2014 (2015-2018) on the stability of organic phosphorescent light- emitting diodes. EnOP/Interreg (2016 -2018) on CO 2 for energy storage. eSCALED/MSCA-ITN-2017 (2018-2022), European Joint Doctorate aiming for an artificial leaf. Flexlines/Interreg (2018-2020) on flexible electronics. TADFlife (2018-2022) on thermally-activated delayed fluorescence OLEDs. 6. Collaboration with the South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics of the South China Normal University (Guangzhou, China), where Reinder Coehoorn is a visiting professor. Societal impact: 1. Our prime societal impact is through the education of MSc, PhD and postdoc researchers that find jobs in the high-tech industry (e.g., ASML, Philips) or leading scientific and technological institutes (e.g., DIFFER, TNO, Imec, CESM, CEA). 2. Educating new academics: so far, more than 20 former PhD students and postdocs have positions as assistant, associate or full professors in national or international universities. Research facilities In 2019, we relocated to new laboratories within the Helix building, keeping our existing accommodation in the Spectrum building. The specialized equipment comprises a range of instruments for optical absorption, ellipsometry, photothermal deflection, circularly polarized luminescence and (time-resolved) fluorescence in the UV-vis-NIR spectral range, as well as setups for transient optical spectroscopy. The group has extensive facilities for organic electronic device fabrication with 10 independent inert-atmosphere glovebox systems comprising five thermal evaporators for metal, inorganic and organic deposition and a magnetron sputter tool alongside facilities for wet chemical processing and electrochemistry. We have several