Kai Lin Woon
- Asso. Professor
- University of Malaya, Malaysia
Dr. Kai Lin Woon obtained his PhD in photonic liquid crystals from the University of Hull. After completing his doctorate, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher on electroluminescent liquid crystalline light-emitting displays capable of producing 3D images, a project funded by a start-up company and venture capitalists. He then spent a year as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, studying the potential industrial applications of photonic crystals found in nature.Upon returning to Malaysia, he joined OSRAM as a specialist in OLED (organic light-emitting diode) materials and devices. Initially, his work focused on passive matrix OLED displays before shifting towards OLED lighting using solution-processable techniques. During his time at OSRAM, he collaborated with renowned multinational companies such as Merck, Sumitomo, and Philips. Later, he joined the University of Malaya, where he has been actively working in the field of organic electronics, particularly in OLED technology.
Research topics
Dr. Woon’s research focuses on advancing organic electronics, particularly organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). His work includes computational modelling of OLED materials, photophysics of such materials, charge transport mechanism and fabrication of OLED devices. His work involves extensive collaboration with international universities, domestic and overseas start-ups, and local SMEs. His research leverages various analytical and processing tools, including advanced synchrotron facilities, time-resolved spectroscopy to investigate the fundamental mechanism and optimize key parameters in organic devices.
Dr. Kai Lin Woon’s research interests center on the design and computational characterization of advanced organic and hybrid semiconductors, with a particular emphasis on developing innovative materials and device architectures for next-generation optoelectronic applications. His work spans thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) emitters, solution-processable organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), perovskite solar cells, organic phototransistors, and related fields. He was also awarded the Rutherford Fellowship and underwent Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange.
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