Report on the Invited Talk : Bridging Disciplines : Advancing OLED Technology Through Interdisciplinary Research

Organized by : Department of Chemistry, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amritapuri Campus
Speaker : Dr. Sujith Sudheendran Swayamprabha, Principal Engineer (R&D), Bruckewell Technology Corp., Taiwan
Venue : Shraddha Hall, Main Building, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri
Date & Time : 31st January2025 (Friday),11:00AM – 12:00 PM

The Department of Chemistry, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, organized an insightful invited talk on “Bridging Disciplines: Advancing OLED Technology through Interdisciplinary Research” on January 31, 2025. The session was delivered by Dr. Sujith Sudheendran Swayamprabha, Principal Engineer (R&D) at Bruckewell Technology Corp., Taiwan. The event took place at Shraddha Hall, Main Building, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, and attracted faculty members, researchers, and students from various disciplines interested in the field of organic electronics.

The session commenced with a warm welcome by Dr. Akhil Sivan, Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.) in the Department of Chemistry, who introduced the speaker and highlighted the significance of interdisciplinary research in advancing OLED technology. Dr. Sujith’s talk primarily focused on the evolution of Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) and their potential applications in display and lighting technologies. He emphasized the significance of interdisciplinary research in advancing OLED performance, efficiency, and stability. The following key aspects were discussed:

• Fundamental Concepts of OLEDs : The speaker provided an overview of OLED technology, including the working principles, device architecture, and material requirements.
• Material Innovations in OLEDs: He elaborated on the role of new organic semiconductors and emissive materials, in enhancing device efficiency.
• Challenges in OLED Development: Dr. Sujith addressed existing challenges such as stability, lifetime, and efficiency, discussing possible solutions through material engineering and device optimization.
• Interdisciplinary Approach in OLED Research: The speaker emphasized the collaboration between chemists, physicists, and engineers in developing next-generation OLED materials and devices.
• Recent Technological Advancements: Updates on TADF (Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence) materials, phosphorescent emitters, and flexible OLED displays were

The presentation was followed by an engaging Q&A session, where participants raised queries regarding scalability, environmental impact, and potential applications of OLEDs beyond displays. Dr. Sujith S S addressed each query with detailed explanations, making the discussion highly informative and interactive. The invited talk provided valuable insights into the role of interdisciplinary research in OLED technology development. Dr. Sujith’s expertise and engaging presentation made the session highly enriching for attendees. The event successfully fostered discussions on the latest advancements, challenges, and future perspectives in OLED research and development. The session concluded with Dr. Akhil Sivan expressing gratitude to the speaker for his engaging talk. As a token of appreciation, Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, Professor in the Department of Chemistry, presented a memento to Dr. Sujith S S on behalf of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus.

The Department of Chemistry, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, extends gratitude to Dr. Sujith Sudheendran Swayamprabha for sharing his expertise and to all participants for making the event a success.