Advanced experimentation
Developing multimodal experimental methods that, together with physics-based modelling, reveal and predict the behaviour of energy materials and devices.
About
Energy Materials Hybrid Lab
EMHL explores how advanced experimentation, physics-based modelling and artificial intelligence can work together to accelerate the discovery of next-generation energy materials and high-efficiency devices. By developing hybrid scientific workflows, we aim to deepen physical understanding, improve experimental decision-making, and enable new approaches to materials discovery.
Established in 2026, EMHL is led by Prof. Pietro Caprioglio and is part of the Materials to Devices (M2D) research ecosystem at Eindhoven University of Technology.
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Our Vision
Human intuition. Machine intelligence. Scientific discovery.
The complexity of modern energy materials and devices has outgrown the limits of any single experimental technique, computational model, or individual researcher. We believe the next generation of scientific discovery will emerge from hybrid scientific workflows, where human intuition, AI, experiments and physics-based modelling continuously inform one another.
Rather than replacing scientists, AI acts as a scientific partner—connecting multimodal experiments, simulations and physical knowledge to reveal hidden mechanisms, generate new hypotheses and guide the next experiment.
Our Approach
Building hybrid scientific workflows
Our research integrates three complementary methodologies.
Together, these approaches create a continuous cycle in which experiments generate data, models produce understanding, and AI guides the next scientific question.
Scientific AI
Developing AI methods that connect multimodal data, experiments and physics-based modelling to reveal hidden mechanisms and generate deeper scientific insight.
Autonomous discovery
Developing intelligent laboratories that autonomously design, perform and optimise experiments through closed-loop scientific workflows.
Our Place
Part of the M2D research ecosystem
EMHL is part of the Materials to Optoelectronic Devices (M2D) research ecosystem at Eindhoven University of Technology. Led by Prof. Monica Morales-Masis, M2D brings together expertise in materials science, chemistry, physics and device engineering. Within this collaborative environment, EMHL develops hybrid scientific workflows for AI-driven photovoltaic research and materials discovery.
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Our Research Values
Building Better Science Together
We believe that the most impactful scientific discoveries emerge when researchers with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives come together to solve challenging problems. EMHL is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and supportive research environment where every member of the team is encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge assumptions and grow as a scientist.
We strongly encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ researchers, people with disabilities, and members of other groups currently underrepresented in physics, materials science and artificial intelligence. By building a diverse research community, we aim to create better science through collaboration, openness and mutual respect.