Associate Professor Ebinazar Namdas
Associate Professor

Ebinazar Namdas

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Background

Dr Ebinazar Namdas is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Queensland. Dr Namdas has a strong international track record in the field of organic optoelectronics materials and device research across several platforms including organic transistors, light emitting transistors, OLEDS, organic lasers, and photo-sensors. He has published more than 110 papers in top international journals including 15 x Advanced Materials; 4 x Nature Communications; 7 x Advanced Functional Materials; 11 x Advanced Optical Materials; Nature Materials; Nature Photonics; Science; 3 x Laser & Photonics Reviews; 2 x JACS; 5 x ACS Photonics and 10 x Applied Physics Letters. Additionally, he has co-authored the first ever academic textbook on semiconducting and metallic polymers with Nobel Laureate Professor Alan Heeger and Professor Serdar Sariciftci. The book, titled Semiconducting and Metallic Polymers was published by Oxford University Press. Currently, Dr Namdas is an Editorial board member of Communications Materials (nature.com).

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Associate Professor Ebinazar Namdas is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Chemical Sciences

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Mumbai

Research interests

  • Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Photo sensors (2D materials, and organic semiconductors)

  • Organic Light Emitting Diodes (based on TADF; Triplet-Triplet Up-conversion, and Phosphorescent materials)

  • Electrically Driven Organic Semicondctor Lasers (including polariton lasing)

  • Thin Film Transistors (based on solution processed organic and inorganic semiconductors)

  • Light Emitting Field Effect Transistors

  • Flexible and Printable Integrated Optoelectronics and Systems

Research impacts

SELECTED PRIZES, HONOURS AND AWARDS

  • 2012 ARC Future Fellowship.
  • 2016 UQ Fellowship (Success rate <15%).
  • 2016 Visiting Professorship at Kyushu University, Japan.
  • 2017 Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (Program Manager, Success rate <10%).
  • 2018 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Core-to-Core program (Core Manager, Australia)

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

  • Year 2006 – 2010: Project Scientist at University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), CA, USA. This was a full-time research position in the team of Nobel Laureate Prof. Alan Heeger (Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2000).
  • Year 2006-2004: Senior Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
  • Year 2004-2001: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK.
  • Year 1999-2001: Visiting Research Scientist at Lund University, Lund, Sweden.

Search Professor Ebinazar Namdas’s works on UQ eSpace

149 works between 1996 and 2025
All (149) Journal Article (128) Conference Publication (13) Book (1) Other Outputs (7)

121 - 140 of 149 works

2007

Journal Article

Effect of generation and soft lithography on semiconducting dendrimer lasers

Lawrence, Justin R., Namdas, Ebinazar B., Richards, Gary J., Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2007). Effect of generation and soft lithography on semiconducting dendrimer lasers. Advanced Materials, 19 (19), 3000-3003. doi: 10.1002/adma.200602392

Effect of generation and soft lithography on semiconducting dendrimer lasers

2007

Journal Article

Improved pentacene device characteristics with sol-gel SiO2 dielectric films

Cahyadi, T., Tan, H. S., Namdas, E. B., Mhaisalkar, S. G., Lee, P. S., Chen, Z. K., Ng, C. M. and Boey, F. Y. C. (2007). Improved pentacene device characteristics with sol-gel SiO2 dielectric films. Organic Electronics, 8 (4), 455-459. doi: 10.1016/j.orgel.2006.12.006

Improved pentacene device characteristics with sol-gel SiO2 dielectric films

2007

Conference Publication

Pentacene organic field effect transistors on flexible substrates with polymer dielectrics

Tiwari, S. P., Rao, V. Ramgopal, Tan, Huei Shaun, Namdas, E. B. and Mhaisalkar, Subodh G. (2007). Pentacene organic field effect transistors on flexible substrates with polymer dielectrics. International Symposium on VLSI Technology, Systems and Applications 2007, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 23-25 April 2007. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/VTSA.2007.378948

Pentacene organic field effect transistors on flexible substrates with polymer dielectrics

2006

Journal Article

The synthesis and properties of iridium cored dendrimers with carbazole dendrons

Lo, Shih-Chun, Namdas, Ebinazar B., Shipley, Christopher P., Markham, Jonathan P. J., Anthopolous, Thomas D., Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2006). The synthesis and properties of iridium cored dendrimers with carbazole dendrons. Organic Electronics, 7 (2), 85-98. doi: 10.1016/j.orgel.2005.11.003

The synthesis and properties of iridium cored dendrimers with carbazole dendrons

2005

Journal Article

Characterization of optical properties of acrylate based adhesives exposed to different temperature conditions

Priyadarshi, A., Shimin, L., Mhaisalkar, S. G., Rajoo, R., Wong, E. H., Kripesh, V. and Namdas, E. B. (2005). Characterization of optical properties of acrylate based adhesives exposed to different temperature conditions. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 98 (3), 950-956. doi: 10.1002/app.22003

Characterization of optical properties of acrylate based adhesives exposed to different temperature conditions

2005

Journal Article

A light-blue phosphorescent dendrimer for efficient solution-processed light-emitting diodes

Lo, Shih-Chun, Richards, Gary J., Markham, Jonathan P. J., Namdas, Ebinazar B., Sharma, Sanjay, Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2005). A light-blue phosphorescent dendrimer for efficient solution-processed light-emitting diodes. Advanced Functional Materials, 15 (9), 1451-1458. doi: 10.1002/adfm.200400560

A light-blue phosphorescent dendrimer for efficient solution-processed light-emitting diodes

2005

Journal Article

Encapsulated cores: Host-free organic light-emitting diodes based on solution-processible electrophosphorescent dendrimers

Lo, Shih-Chun, Anthopoulos, Thomas D,, Namdas, Ebinazar B., Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2005). Encapsulated cores: Host-free organic light-emitting diodes based on solution-processible electrophosphorescent dendrimers. Advanced Materials, 17 (16), 1945-1948. doi: 10.1002/adma.200500020

Encapsulated cores: Host-free organic light-emitting diodes based on solution-processible electrophosphorescent dendrimers

2005

Journal Article

Simple color tuning of phosphorescent dendrimer light emitting diodes

Namdas, Ebinazar B., Anthopoulos, Thomas D., Samuel, Ifor D. W., Frampton, Michael J., Lo, Shih-Chun and Burn, Paul L. (2005). Simple color tuning of phosphorescent dendrimer light emitting diodes. Applied Physics Letters, 86 (16) 161104, 161104-1-161104-3. doi: 10.1063/1.1899256

Simple color tuning of phosphorescent dendrimer light emitting diodes

2005

Journal Article

Triplet exciton diffusion in fac-tris(2-phenylpyridine) iridium(III)-cored electroluminescent dendrimers

Namdas, Ebinazar B., Ruseckas, Arvydas, Samuel, Ifor D. W, Lo, Shih-Chun and Burn, Paul L. (2005). Triplet exciton diffusion in fac-tris(2-phenylpyridine) iridium(III)-cored electroluminescent dendrimers. Applied Physics Letters, 86 (9) 091104, 091104-1-091104-3. doi: 10.1063/1.1867571

Triplet exciton diffusion in fac-tris(2-phenylpyridine) iridium(III)-cored electroluminescent dendrimers

2005

Conference Publication

Invited paper: Dendrimers - Efficient solution-processed phosphorescent OLED materials

Namdas, E. B., Markham, J. P. J., Anthopoulos, T. D., Samuel, I. D. W., Lo, S. C., Richards, G. J., Frampton, M. J. and Burn, P. L. (2005). Invited paper: Dendrimers - Efficient solution-processed phosphorescent OLED materials. 2005 SID International Symposium, 25-27 May 2005. doi: 10.1889/1.2036382

Invited paper: Dendrimers - Efficient solution-processed phosphorescent OLED materials

2005

Conference Publication

Dendrimers: Efficient solution-processed phosphorescent OLED materials

Anthopoulos, T. D., Namdas, E. B., Ruseckas, A., Samuel, I. D. W., Lo, S. C. and Burn, P. L. (2005). Dendrimers: Efficient solution-processed phosphorescent OLED materials. 25th International Display Research Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19-22 September 2005. Playa del Rey, CA, USA: Society for Information Display.

Dendrimers: Efficient solution-processed phosphorescent OLED materials

2004

Journal Article

Tuning of emission color for blue dendrimer blend light-emitting diodes

Markham, Jonathan P. J., Namdas, Ebinazar B., Anthopoulos, Thomas D., Samuel, Ifor D. W., Richards, Gary J. and Burn, Paul L. (2004). Tuning of emission color for blue dendrimer blend light-emitting diodes. Applied Physics Letters, 85 (9), 1463-1465. doi: 10.1063/1.1784521

Tuning of emission color for blue dendrimer blend light-emitting diodes

2004

Journal Article

Characterization of the photoproducts of protoporphyrin IX bound to human serum albumin and immunoglobulin G

Brancaleon, L., Magennis, S. W., Samuel, I. D. W., Namdas, E., Lesar, A. and Moseley, H. (2004). Characterization of the photoproducts of protoporphyrin IX bound to human serum albumin and immunoglobulin G. Biophysical Chemistry, 109 (3), 351-360. doi: 10.1016/j.bpc.2003.12.008

Characterization of the photoproducts of protoporphyrin IX bound to human serum albumin and immunoglobulin G

2004

Journal Article

Solution-processable red phosphorescent dendrimers for light-emitting device applications

Anthopoulos, Thomas D,, Frampton, Michael J., Namdas, Ebinazar B., Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2004). Solution-processable red phosphorescent dendrimers for light-emitting device applications. Advanced Materials, 16 (6), 557-560. doi: 10.1002/adma.200306095

Solution-processable red phosphorescent dendrimers for light-emitting device applications

2004

Journal Article

Photophysics of fac-tris(2-phenylpyridine) iridium(III) cored electroluminescent dendrimers in solution and films

Namdas, Ebinazar B., Ruseckas, Arvydas, Samuel, Ifor D. W., Lo, Shih-Chun and Burn, Paul L. (2004). Photophysics of fac-tris(2-phenylpyridine) iridium(III) cored electroluminescent dendrimers in solution and films. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 108 (5), 1570-1577. doi: 10.1021/jp035664k

Photophysics of fac-tris(2-phenylpyridine) iridium(III) cored electroluminescent dendrimers in solution and films

2004

Journal Article

The synthesis and properties of solution processable red-emitting phosphorescent dendrimers

Frampton, Michael J., Namdas, Ebinazar B., Lo, Shih-Chun, Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2004). The synthesis and properties of solution processable red-emitting phosphorescent dendrimers. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 14 (19), 2881-2888. doi: 10.1039/b400160e

The synthesis and properties of solution processable red-emitting phosphorescent dendrimers

2004

Conference Publication

Conjugated dendrimers: A modular approach to materials for full colour displays

Markham, Jonathan P. J., Anthopoulos, Thomas D., Namdas, Ebinazar B., Lo, Shih-Chun, Richards, Gary J., Frampton, Michael J., Salata, Olga, Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, I. D. W. (2004). Conjugated dendrimers: A modular approach to materials for full colour displays. Conference on Organic Light-Emitting Materials and Devices VII, San Diego, CA, United States, 4-6 August 2003. Bellingham, WA, United States: S P I E - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.512062

Conjugated dendrimers: A modular approach to materials for full colour displays

2003

Journal Article

Synthesis and properties of highly efficient electroluminescent green phosphorescent iridium cored dendrimers

Lo, S. C., Namdas, E. B., Burn, P. L. and Samuel, I. D. W. (2003). Synthesis and properties of highly efficient electroluminescent green phosphorescent iridium cored dendrimers. Macromolecules, 36 (26), 9721-9730. doi: 10.1021/ma030383w

Synthesis and properties of highly efficient electroluminescent green phosphorescent iridium cored dendrimers

2003

Journal Article

Conformations and photophysics of a stilbene dimer

Ruseckas, A., Namdas, E. B., Lee, J. Y., Mukamel, S., Wang, S. J., Bazan, G. C. and Sundstrom, V. (2003). Conformations and photophysics of a stilbene dimer. Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 107 (40), 8029-8034. doi: 10.1021/jp027536m

Conformations and photophysics of a stilbene dimer

2003

Journal Article

Influence of molecular structure on the properties of dendrimer light-emitting diodes

Anthopoulos, Thomas D., Markham, Jonathan P. J., Namdas, Ebinazar B., Lawrence, Justin R., Samuel, Ifor D. W., Lo, Shih-Chun and Burn, Paul L. (2003). Influence of molecular structure on the properties of dendrimer light-emitting diodes. Organic Electronics, 4 (2-3), 71-76. doi: 10.1016/j.orgel.2003.08.015

Influence of molecular structure on the properties of dendrimer light-emitting diodes

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2027
    Global Hub of Advanced Materials and Integrated Optoelectronics (GH-AMIO)
    Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2027
    Queensland Photon Detector Characterisation Facility
    Queensland Government Department of Environment, Science and Innovation
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2024
    An Advanced Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy Facility in Queensland
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    High-brightness, low-efficiency roll-off materials for augmented realities
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Molecular Beam Epitaxy and Chain Sublimation Instrumentation for Organic-Inorganic Interfaces
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Large area opto-electronics for Australia and India: from materials to advanced devices
    Department of Industry, Innovation, and Science - Australia-India Strategic Research Fund
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Next-generation hybrid semiconductors and light-emitting devices
    UQ Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Light Emitting Transistors: A New Route to Digital Displays and Lasers
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Advanced Superfluid Physics Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Facility for fabrication and characterisation of micro/nano-optoelectronic devices
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Molecular Alignments in Organic Semiconductors
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Electronic Devices and Logic Circuits
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Fundamental Processes in Organic Photodetectors - Towards Next Generation Imaging and Sensing Systems
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Construction and study of Bipolar Organic Field Effect Transistors
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Active Channel Organic Transistors
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Availability

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Available projects

  • Organic Semiconducting Lasers

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Lasers
  • OLED
  • Organic Semiconductors
  • Plastic Electronics
  • Solar cells

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