HOPV Conference 2010

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You are invited to participate in the second edition of the international Conference on Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics, from 23 to 27 may 2010, in a beautiful and confortable venue in the town of Assisi, Italy, that will bring together major scientists in the field.

Main topics are dye-sensitized solar cells, organic solar cells, and other advanced concepts involving nanostructured, hybrid and organic photovoltaics. By gathering the top scientists from academe and industry in the area of hybrid and organic materials and devices for solar energy conversion, we wish to explore the state-of-the art of the research, and to stimulate discussion around future developments in this field, which is experiencing an impressive development.

We have put together an impressive list of speakers , who are representative of the world leaders and of emerging innovative research on hybrid/organic photovoltaics and cover a broad range of topics and geographical distribution.

Furthermore, the Conference encourages presentation of oral as well as poster contributions from scientists from all over the world. Just submitt your abstracts before the deadline, which is strict. Parallel sessions will be organized in such a way as to allow the maximum exchange of competences within the HOPV community, with a multidisciplinary approach, rather than based on thematic issues.

Moreover, brainstorming sessions are being organized throughout the conference to foster strategic discussions on specific topics highlighted in the Conference:

Symposium A: Carrier lifetime in bulk heterojunction solar cells
Symposium B: Stability and degradation of polymer and organic solar cells

There is a limited number of scholarships for students at no registration/accomodation cost. Furthermore, a few sholarships will be provided for students coming from less developed countries, including travel support.

The language of the Conference will be English.

Scientific Committee

F. De Angelis (organizer, CNR-ISTM Perugia, Italy)

J. Bisquert (Universitat Jaume I, Spain)

A. Hagfeldt (Uppsala University, Sweden)

F. Krebs (Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark)

M.K. Nazeeruddin (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland)



Hotel Assisi
Venue Less than half an hour east of Perugia, facing Tuscany and visible for miles around, Assisi is Umbria's most famous town and one of its loveliest. This beautiful medieval town, with its geranium-hung streets, lovely views, and fountain-splashed piazzas, is heir to the legacy of St. Francis, patron saint of Italy and the town's favorite son. The 12th-century monk founded the Franciscan order and sparked a religious revolution. The town is an important pilgrimage site (the third most visited pilgrimage site in Italy) and hosts many conferences and festivals, including the world peace organization. The "Basilica di San Francesco" (UNESCO site) is perhaps the most visited sight in Umbria, housing the saint's relics and Giotto's renowned fresco series of St. Francis's life. Local ruins provide a view into Assisi's Etruscan and Roman roots, while grand palaces and majestic "rocche" (castles) from a later era tower above tile roofs. Umbria and Assisi are also renowned for the excellent reputation of their wine & food. Red as well as white wines characteristic of the region are world-wide renowned, including the famous "Sagrantino di Moltefalco" (top 100 in Wine Spectator).