Prof. Makhsud Saidaminov Visited Our Group and Delivered an Invited Talk on “Solution-Processed Perovskites: Toward Scalable Solar Cells and X-ray Detectors”

March 2, 2026

We were honored to host Prof. Makhsud Saidaminov from the University of Victoria, Canada, as the 12th speaker of our Solar Energy Seminar Series (SES Series), organized in collaboration with the CeNS Colloquium.

Prof. Saidaminov is a leading figure in perovskite materials research, particularly known for his pioneering contributions to perovskite single crystals, scalable fabrication strategies, and optoelectronic device applications ranging from photovoltaics to radiation detection. His work bridges fundamental materials chemistry with device-level implementation, aiming to translate laboratory breakthroughs into practical technologies.

In his talk, Prof. Saidaminov highlighted the remarkable efficiency gains achieved in perovskite solar cells, driven by their defect tolerance and simple fabrication processes. However, he also emphasized that much of this progress has relied on toxic solvents, non-scalable fabrication methods, and polycrystalline materials.

He presented his group’s recent advances in the scalable fabrication of perovskite solar modules using green solvents, recently reported in Nature Energy (2024, 10, 318). The work demonstrates a viable pathway toward environmentally responsible and industrially compatible processing of high-performance perovskite devices.

Time permitting, he also discussed:

The seminar stimulated engaging discussions on scalable processing, solvent engineering, single-crystal growth, and the broader transition from high-efficiency lab devices to robust, manufacturable perovskite technologies.

We sincerely thank Prof. Saidaminov for his inspiring lecture and look forward to potential future collaborations.