Regular biography
Michael Graetzel is a Full Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Department of CHEM. He directs the Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces and is recognized for his pioneering research on energy and electron transfer reactions in mesoscopic systems, particularly in the development of mesoscopic injection solar cells, including dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs). These technologies have been commercially produced at the multi-MW-scale and have led to applications in portable electronics and building-integrated photovoltaics. His work has also contributed to the emergence of perovskite solar cells, a significant breakthrough in photovoltaics. Graetzel's research spans photovoltaic cells, light energy conversion, and storage, with a focus on molecular switches and photocatalysis.
Scholar-generated biography
Michael Graetzel is a Professor specializing in solar energy conversion, with a focus on dye-sensitized solar cells and perovskite-based photovoltaics. His research explores methods to enhance the efficiency and stability of solar cells through molecular engineering and material innovation. Graetzel's work includes the development of low-cost, high-efficiency solar cells using colloidal TiO2 films and perovskite-sensitized systems. He has contributed significantly to the field of photoelectrochemical cells and has investigated light-induced redox reactions in nanocrystalline systems. His research also encompasses the design of molecular photovoltaics and the optimization of redox electrolytes for improved performance.