Optical excitations in organic and inorganic semiconductors

Semiconductor materials are the cornerstone of modern electronic and photonic technology and central to sustainable economic growth. So far, the functions of semiconductors are mainly defined by chemical and physical properties of their components, and organic and inorganic semiconductors are treated as separate research areas. We want to overcome the divide in material systems and tailor the optoelectronic properties by different means.

Together with the University of Melbourne and Monash University, the University of Bayreuth has established an International Research Training Group in the field of semiconductor research. The graduate school started in spring 2023 and is funded by the German Science Foundation DFG (IRTG 2818/project number 464648486).

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Our Focus

How can we tailor the optoelectronic properties of semiconductors, notably the nature of their photoexcitations, by employing external stimuli such as adjusting the local environment or using local fields?

Double degree

A central element in our program is the extended research stay abroad. You spend 6 to 12 months at the partner institutions and obtain a double degree, i.e., a PhD from both universities.

Open PhD Projects

Have a look at the PhD research topics on offer in the areas of experimental and theoretical physics, synthetic, physical and computational chemistry, electrical engineering, and related areas.

Dr. Andreas Erhardt

University of Oxford

Talk 19th July, 2026
Alumni Career Talk

Prof. Dr. Tobias Brixner

University of Würzburg

Talk 8th June, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
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Invited Speaker Series: Prof. Dr. Alf Mews Visits OPTEXC at the University of Bayreuth

4. Mai 2026 | News

Invited Speaker Series: Prof. Dr. Alf Mews Visits OPTEXC at the University of Bayreuth As part of our Invited Speaker and Tutorial Series, Prof. Dr. Alf Mews (University of Hamburg) visited the University of Bayreuth for a double feature. He kicked off the day with a tutorial on the history of the 2023 Nobel Prize […]

Visualizing Research: Effective Science Communication at OPTEXC

28. April 2026 | News

Visualizing Research: Effective Science Communication at OPTEXC PhD life at OPTEXC extends far beyond dedicated lab work and the iterative process of drafting manuscripts. A core pillar of our comprehensive training programme is empowering our Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to communicate their findings effectively to diverse audiences. On April 28, 2026, our doctoral researchers participated […]

OPTEXC Spring School 2026: Connecting Minds, Inspiring Research

16. Februar 2026 | News

OPTEXC Spring School 2026: From February 9-11, the University of Bayreuth and the Helmholtz-Institut Erlangen-Nürnberg für Erneuerbare Energien (FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg) hosted a special Spring School, bringing together PIs, Early Career Researchers, and coordinators from two Research Training Groups of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) – German Research Foundation: Our very own OPTEXC as well as TIDE […]