The future of solar energy starts with materials. 

At SunMat (Solar Energy Materials Laboratory), we investigate the chemistry and physics that allow materials to capture sunlight and convert it into useful energy. Our name combines two ideas at the heart of our research: the Sun, our ultimate source of clean energy, and Materials, the building blocks that make solar technologies possible. 

We take a chemist's approach to solving energy challenges—designing materials from the bottom up, controlling their structure from the atomic scale upwards, and discovering how those structures influence performance in real devices.

Our research focuses on next-generation photovoltaic materials, particularly metal halide perovskites, where we combine synthesis, characterisation, and device engineering to answer fundamental questions and develop practical solutions.