The Night of Science is a block party for science and research. It is celebrated annually in Helsinki. The next event takes place on Thursday, 9 of January 2025. The program is made by many different organizations and actors and it offers science and research in many different forms. All events are free of charge! Join us for a lecture by Caterina Soldano, assistant professor and researcher at Aalto University!
Caterina Soldano
Caterina Soldano is an experimental physicist, with more than 20 years of experience in materials, their characterization and applications in (opto)electronic devices. With a solid scientific background matured in both academia and R&D for a small start-up company and having worked in international research institutions in Italy, US, France and now Finland, Caterina brings a comprehensive perspective on academic research and its potential translation into market-oriented products. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering at Aalto University, a position she has held since Spring 2019. In the last 10 years, her main research efforts have focused on how to use organic molecules to develop new and more efficient electronic devices, with high performances and enhanced functionalities, with in mind, the main goal to develop the next-generation electronics for multifunctional applications, including wearable and flexible. However, organic electronics is not an inherently new field, in fact electronic devices exploiting organic materials as active materials found already a number of already commercialized applications, mostly in display (TV and smart phone display), photovoltaics and transistor technologies.
During the Night of Science’s talk, she will share how her recent interests shifted towards more sustainable materials. In this context, organic molecules, polymers and biomaterials have emerged as a compelling and versatile platform for diverse range of applications, including electronics. They offer opportunities for advancing circular economy solutions by enabling the development of electronic devices designed for recyclability and biodegradability. Transitioning to sustainable materials and/or fabrication methods is becoming increasingly critical to tackle the pressing challenges of e-waste and resource scarcity.
Date: Thursday 9 January 2024 at 5 pm
Language: English
Event location: Angelicum-Sali, Studium Catholicum
Ritarikatu 3B A 6 – 00170 Helsinki
The venue is not accessible: it is located on the 2nd floor and there are 13 steps to the lift. Capacity: 70 people.