Innovation in the Solar Frontier: 2025 Mustafa Prize Winner Open to Partnerships with IIID Companies

Mohammad Khajeh-Naziroddin, distinguished professor at EPFL and a leading figure in perovskite solar-cell research, emphasized the strategic role of technology parks in advancing innovation and announced his readiness to work with companies across the IIID. The interview took place on 28 November 2025.

Mohammad Khajeh-Nassiri, professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and a senior scientist in a pioneering perovskite solar-cell company, underlined the importance of Technology Parks in accelerating innovation, supporting startups, and fostering stronger links between academia and industry.

He stated that such environments enable joint research and the development of advanced technologies.

With more than 950 internationally peer-reviewed publications, Khajeh-Nassiri added that he is ready to collaborate with companies at the IIID to expand high-performance solar technologies and enhance their efficiency.

He explained that through a company he cooperates with in China—currently operating commercial production lines at the 100-megawatt scale—comprehensive solutions can be offered to interested Iranian partners. According to him, this collaboration can facilitate 100-MW-scale technology transfer, forming a key component of future joint initiatives.

Khajeh-Nassiri received the 2025 Mustafa Prize (PBUH) for achieving a record-breaking 35% efficiency in perovskite solar cells.