Dr. Nripan Mathews is a distinguished academic leader and innovator in advanced materials for sustainable energy applications. He currently serves as Professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering and at the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N) at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. In addition to his professorial appointment, he holds the strategic position of Cluster Director for Renewables & Low-Carbon Solutions at ERI@N, where he shapes research direction for sustainable energy technologies. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from NTU, followed by a Master's degree through the Singapore-MIT alliance, and culminated with a PhD from Paris VI University in France. Prior to his current prestigious appointments, he further enriched his expertise as a Visiting Scientist at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, establishing an international foundation for his research career.
Dr. Mathews has established himself as a thought leader in developing unconventional electronic materials through cost-effective fabrication techniques specifically designed for solar energy conversion. His pioneering research focuses on metal oxides and organic-inorganic halide perovskites that can be manufactured through solution-based processes while maintaining high conversion efficiencies. His investigations extend to fundamental charge transport properties in diverse materials including oxide nanowires, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and organic thin films, bridging the gap between basic science and practical applications. Dr. Mathews has authored approximately 70 peer-reviewed publications that have garnered significant scholarly impact, with a total citation count exceeding 43,000 and an impressive H-index of 95 according to academic metrics. His work has positioned him among the top 3% of scientists globally in Materials Engineering, demonstrating the substantial influence and recognition of his contributions to the field.
As Cluster Director for Renewables & Low-Carbon Solutions at ERI@N, Dr. Mathews plays a pivotal role in advancing Singapore's research agenda in sustainable energy technologies through strategic leadership and vision. His research program uniquely integrates fundamental materials science with practical device engineering, focusing on translating laboratory innovations into potential commercial applications for solar electricity generation and energy storage. Dr. Mathews' leadership extends beyond his own research group as he contributes to the global scientific community through collaboration with international research institutions and service to the field. His current research directions emphasize the development of next-generation photovoltaic materials that balance high performance with low-cost manufacturability, addressing critical barriers to widespread solar energy adoption. Dr. Mathews continues to advance the frontier of materials science for energy applications while mentoring the next generation of scientists and engineers who will carry forward the mission of creating sustainable energy solutions for global challenges.
