Scientific achievements
Professor Wojciech Pisula from the Faculty of Chemistry at Lodz University of Technology is a distinguished specialist in materials chemistry, organic semiconductors, and organic optoelectronics. His scientific output includes 289 publications in international journals. He is one of the most recognizable researchers associated with TUL on a European and global scale.
Research profile and research directions
His scientific interests focus on the chemistry and physics of functional materials, with particular emphasis on organic semiconductors and hybrid perovskite materials. Key areas include conjugated molecular systems, self-organization processes at the nano- and micrometer scales, and the relationship between structure and properties in the context of charge transport. An important aspect of his research is also the development of materials for flexible and stretchable electronics and optoelectronics, such as thin-film transistors, semiconductive materials, and photovoltaic systems. Among Professor Pisula’s most significant achievements is the development of the zone casting method, enabling precise control of film morphology, crystallinity, and uniformity over large areas — parameters crucial for charge transport in organic and hybrid thin-film transistors. This solution-based method can be easily scaled for industrial applications.
Honours and recognition from the scientific community
Professor Wojciech Pisula holds various roles within the international scientific community. He is an editor of the journal Synthetic Metals and the chief editor of Electronic Materials. A notable aspect of his activity is his long-term collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, where he obtained his doctorate and continued his scientific work. Simultaneously, he is active at the intersection of science and industry, serving as Director of Applied Technology Silicon Chain at Evonik Industries.
His scientific work has earned him numerous awards reflecting international recognition of his contributions. Professor Pisula’s publications have amassed over 27,000 citations, and his H-index is 78. These indicators place him among the most frequently cited scientists worldwide in the field of materials technology, and his work has had a fundamental impact on the development of organic semiconductors, discotic liquid crystals, and organic thin-film transistors produced from solution.