PROVIDENCE, R.I., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Solaris Nanosciences, a new
innovator in developing nanomaterials for products that harvest light for a
variety of applications today announced that Dr. Michael Graetzel has joined
the company's Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Graetzel, a chaired professor at
the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland, is a
pioneer investigator of nanomaterials, particularly in the area of renewable
energy applications such as solar cells where he is credited with invention of
dye sensitized solar cells or "Graetzel cells."
"I am pleased to be joining Solaris' Scientific Advisory Board," said Dr.
Graetzel. "The field of nanotechnology is continuing to reach further into
commercial products. Solaris' work in the application of nanomaterials as
light harvesting antennas shows great potential for improving efficiencies of
light energy conversion and making dye sensitized solar cells both
technologically competitive and economically viable. I look forward to working
closely with Solaris and the other members of the advisory board."
"We are honored to have Dr. Graetzel join our Scientific Advisory Board,"
said Solaris' CEO Dr. Nabil M. Lawandy. "The Scientific Advisory Board is
comprised of world renowned scientists and engineers and Michael is widely
recognized as a pioneer of new technologies in solar energy. Dr. Graetzel
will be a key member of our team in commercializing our nanomaterials for
solar energy applications."
Dr. Michael Graetzel
Dr. Michael Graetzel is a Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology in Lausanne, where he leads the laboratory of Photonics and
Interfaces. He is recognized as a pioneer in research of nano-materials where
he discovered a new type of solar cell based on dye sensitized nanocrystalline
oxide particles, which hold the promise of new and very low cost solar cells.
Dr. Graetzel holds a doctoral degree in Natural Science from the Technical
University, Berlin, and has received honorary doctoral degrees from the
Universities of Uppsala (1996) and Turin (2004) in recognition of his
scientific achievements. He serves on the editorial board of several
scientific journals, is a member of the New Swiss Chemical Society, and is an
Honorary Member of the Societe Vaudoise de Sciences Naturelles.
Solaris Nanosciences Corporation
Solaris is pursuing the application of its scalable, consumable
nanoantenna platform to provide unique benefits to several large industry
sectors. Solaris Nanosciences is applying its nanotechnology patent portfolio
to become a leading manufacturer and licensor of nano-materials and the
supporting technology.
The company is pursuing three major applications of its nanoantenna
platform technology: advanced materials for photovoltaics, additives for
liquid crystal displays and nanostructures for improving vision for medical
and military applications. For additional information on Solaris and its
technologies, visit http://www.solarisnano.com.
Contact:
Joshua J. Mandel
Director, Business Development
jmandel@solarisnano.com
401-351-6300
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