On December 14, 2023, a distinguished lecture titled “The Basics and Evolution of Organic Devices” was delivered by Prof. Benjamin Iniguez, an IEEE Fellow from URV. The event, organized by Prof. Alexander Kloes and Prof. Mike Schwarz of the Competence Center for Nanotechnology and Photonics (NanoP) at THM – University of Applied Sciences, Germany, drew the participation of 25 attendees.

During the lecture, Prof. Iniguez provided an overview of the historical development of the first Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) devices leading up to the present day. He delved into the details of their properties, benefits, and applications. Subsequently, Prof. Iniguez shifted the focus to Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) devices, offering a historical perspective and discussing the applications and future trends of these devices. The lecture concluded with an overview of Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) devices, covering their current efficiencies in laboratory settings and industrial applications.

Prof. Benjamin Iniguez celebrating the 75 anniversary of the transistor in front of the audience.

This distinguished lecture was part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the transistor and showcased one of the many use cases that have emerged over the last few decades. Participants were intrigued by the revelation that the invention of the transistor ultimately paved the way for the development of technologies found in today’s applications.