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From Solar Power to Patient Care: Cambridge Innovation Driving Global ImpactProfessor Sam Stranks, a leading expert in energy materials and optoelectronics at the University of Cambridge, is on a mission to tackle two of the world’s most pressing challenges: climate change and healthcare. Through pioneering research in next-generation solar technol…

Dr Rob Westbrook Visits Taiwan!We’re thrilled to have seen Dr Rob Westbrook in Taiwan, where he was warmly received by StranksLab alumnus Dr Chieh-Szu Huang. During his visit, Dr Westbrook delivered two engaging presentations at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Tainan and National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) in Taichung, sharing insights …

Professor Sam Stranks Awarded the 2025 Nevill Mott Medal and Prize for Groundbreaking Work in Energy MaterialsProfessor Sam Stranks has been honoured with the 2025 Nevill Mott Medal and Prize by the Institute of Physics, recognising his pioneering research into semiconductor materials for next-generation solar cells and lighting technologies. His w…

Ultrafast Quantum Light Emission Discovered in Scalable Perovskite FilmsA groundbreaking study led by Professor Sam Stranks and his team at the University of Cambridge has revealed that halide perovskite materials can emit light at unprecedented speeds, opening new avenues for quantum photonic technologies.Published in Nature Nanotechnology, the re…

Professor Sam Stranks recently caught up with current and former members of the StranksLab Group — Dr Eunyoung Choi, Dr Youngkwang Kang, and Dr Danbi Kim — at the SISF Conference in Korea in November 2025. It was a great opportunity to reconnect, share updates on their latest research, and celebrate the continued impact of their collaborative work

We’re proud to recognise Dr. Shabnum Maqbool and Dr. Yang Lu for their outstanding presentations at the 17th European Conference on Molecular Electronics (ECME).Dr. Shabnum Maqbool presented on “2D Coherent Phonon Dynamics in 2D/3D Heterostructures”, highlighting the role of Pb-Br bond bending modes and ultrafast spectroscopy in hybrid perovskite s…

We're thrilled to be part of the MATSUS Conference in Valencia, where leading minds in materials science, chemistry, and engineering are converging to tackle some of the planet’s most pressing challenges. This year’s focus: sustainability and responsible materials use — driving innovation in energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and adv…

StranksLab Team Retreat: A Week of Insight, Adventure, and Camaraderie in the Peak DistrictLast week, the StranksLab team embarked on a memorable retreat to the Peak District, blending research, relaxation, and team bonding in a stunning countryside setting.The journey began on Monday with a cultural stop in Nottingham, including a visit to England…

During the ECME Conference in Cambridge, Professor Sam Stranks hosted a dinner for fellow Perovskite Collaborators. Dinner was enjoyed by all the The Punter in Cambridge. 

Konstantina Armadorou just presented her work on decay law profiles at PSCO conference in Italy.

Tariq recently had the chance to write a small "tools of the trade" article  for Nature Reviews Clean Technology on the use of transient absorption for OPVs. 

Konstantina Armadorou wins the competitive Poster Prize sponsored by RSC!

Our amazing Dr Weidong Xu giving a wonderful closing remark of PSCO 2025 with systematic works on PL Characterization of Solar Cells!

Dr Yang Lu kicking off the mid-afternoon session at PSCO, with his presentation on layer-by-layer epitaxial growth of perovskites!