Professor Mercouri Kanatzidis FRSC
Winner: 2023 Centenary Prize
Northwestern University
For pioneering contributions to the synthesis and development of novel semiconducting halide perovskites for application in solar energy conversion, and for excellence in communication.
Celebrate Professor Mercouri Kanatzidis
Mercouri Kanatzidis and his team have made a remarkable discovery in the field of solar energy. They have developed a new type of solar cell using a material called perovskite, which has the potential to make solar power more affordable and efficient. This breakthrough has paved the way for the development of a new generation of solar cells that promise to generate more sustainable electricity from the sun.
Professor Kanatzidis is a chemist who has played a vital role in advancing our understanding of perovskite materials and how they can be used in solar cells. His work has helped to usher in a new era in solar energy conversion, with perovskites becoming a game-changer in the field. By understanding how to use these materials, we can now create new electronic devices and detectors that can harness the power of the sun.
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