SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU), SEOUL, KOREA
The Sungkyun International Solar Forum (SISF) took place for three days from 25th to 27th. Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) held the 5th Sungkyun International Solar Forum (SISF), with the theme 'Next Generation Pevrovskite Solar Cells Material and Element as Future Alternative Energy', from the 25th (Wed) to the 27th (Fri) of May in Cho Byeong Doo Hall in 600th Anniversary Hall.
SISF, which started in 2011, is recognized as one of the best international forums that takes place in Korea. International researchers and scientists gather every year to share research results and have discussions.
Korea is leading Pevrovskite Solar Cells technology. The head of the committee, Professor Park, Nam Gyu (SKKU) has first developed solid Pevrovskite Solar Cells and pioneered the field. A committee member, Professor Jung, Hyun Suk developed blending Pevrovskite Solar Cells and recycle technology. Pevrovskite Solar Cells are currently one of the most groundbreaking technologies and the professor was mentioned as possible Nobel Prize winner.
A number of world-famous academics attended this forum. There were 28 academics from 12 countries including Professor Michael Gratzel, the Millennium Prize winner from EPFL, Switzerland (Head of SKKU SAINT), Professor Ted Sargent, an authority on quantum dot optoelectric devices from University of Toronto, Canada, Professor David Cahen of photoelectrochemical cells from Israel Weizmann Institute of Science, Professor Alex Jen of organic photonics and electronics from University of Washington, USA, Professor Andrew Rappe, an authority on Pevrovskite optical device from University of Pennsylvania, and Professor Choi, Man Soo, an authority on multiscale energy from Seoul National University participated as guest speakers. Participants discussed next generation solar cells focusing on Pevrovskite Solar Cells.
SKKU President Chung, Kyu Sang said, "I am glad that SKKU is leading research on new materials and devices that could accelerate commercialization of solar cells and boost national research competitiveness. I hope the forum to be a place for international academics like Professor Gratzel to exchange profound opinions regarding recent research."
