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Prof. Dr. Michael Grätzel

Full Professor at EPFL, inventor of dye-sensitized solar cells (Grätzel cells) and pioneer of perovskite photovoltaics, recipient of the Millennium Technology Prize, Balzan Prize, and one of the most cited scientists in history.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas
Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (Grätzel Cells), Perovskite Photovoltaics, Solar Fuels, Nanomaterials, Physical Chemistry
Academic position
Full Professor of Physical Chemistry / Director of LPI
Primary university source
Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status
Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (Grätzel Cells), Perovskite Photovoltaics, Solar Fuels are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-14. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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