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Professor Dr. Alexander Gillett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Alexander Gillett leads a research group at Linköping University that focuses on ultrafast optical spectroscopy of organic semiconductor materials. He began his role as an Assistant Professor in 2024 after working as a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the University of Cambridge from 2022 to 2024. He obtained his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 2019 under the supervision of Professor Sir Richard Friend and subsequently served as a postdoctoral researcher from 2019 to 2022. Dr. Gillett's research employs ultrafast optical spectroscopy techniques, including transient absorption and photoluminescence, to understand the fundamental photophysical processes in organic semiconductors for optoelectronic devices. His lab is equipped with advanced laser spectroscopy facilities and is involved in cutting-edge research on organic photovoltaics, material degradation mechanisms, and spin-triplet excited states in organic LEDs. The group's current research topics include photophysics in organic photovoltaics and the study of fundamental physics in organic semiconductors, with several publications in prominent journals.

Research Interests

Ultrafast Optical Spectroscopy Organic Semiconductor Materials Photophysics in Organic Photovoltaics Material Degradation Mechanisms Spin-Triplet Excited States in Organic LEDs Fundamental Physics in Organic Semiconductors

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Leading a research group focused on ultrafast optical spectroscopy of organic semiconductor materials.

Leverhulme Early Career Fellow

2022-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Conducting research in the field of organic semiconductor materials.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Worked in the research group under Professor Sir Richard Friend.

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics

Application Checklist

  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses

Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.