Short Course 2

Potentials of Ultra-thin Electronics and Photonics to Contribute to the SDGs

Kenjiro Fukuda
RIKEN

Abstract: Organic electronics and photonics including solar cells and sensors enable very thin and soft devices. These can contribute to improved mechanical robustness such as bent, and compression/strains, and reduced discomfort when attached onto human body. Here we will discuss the potential of ultraflexible organic electronics and photonics for sustainable development goals.

Biography: Kenjiro Fukuda received his Ph.D. from the Department of Applied Physics at the University of Tokyo in 2011. From 2011 to 2015, he worked at Yamagata University as an assistant professor, and then joined RIKEN, where he is currently a Senior research scientist in the thin-film device laboratory and emergent soft system research team, Center for Emergent Matter Science. From 2014 to 2018, he has also been a PRESTO researcher of the Japan Science and Technology Agency. His current research interests include organic transistors, flexible electronics, and printed electronics.