Invited Speaker
Biography
Dr. Jun Yin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) since 2022. He received his Ph.D. degree in Physics from Nanyang Technology University (NTU) in 2016. He then joined King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) as a Postdoctoral Fellow and was promoted to Research Scientist in 2019. Dr. Yin has published over 200 papers with h-index of 64, including articles in the journals such as Science, Nature Energy, and Nature Photonics. His research focuses on developing theoretical models and computational strategies to understand structural, electronic, and photophysical properties of perovskite materials
Theoretical Insights into Stability and Photophysics of Hybrid Perovskites
Jun YIN
Abstract
Computational materials science has evolved beyond elucidating material properties to include sophisticated theoretical frameworks that predict new materials and phenomena and describe photophysical processes across various simulation scales. This advancement has led to diverse computational tools such as density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD), and recently developed machine learning potentials (MLP). These methodologies often intersect, enriching interdisciplinary theoretical and computational materials research. Using these advanced methodologies, we investigate hybrid perovskite materials, focusing on how dimensionality, crystal facets, and chemical composition influence their stability and photophysical properties. We also highlight recent advancements in studying hot carrier cooling processes and manipulating organic spacers to enhance spin splitting in these materials. Our work demonstrates the potential of computational insights to drive the discovery and understanding of hybrid perovskites.