Derya Baran
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Biography
Derya Baran, rooted to Turkey, is an Associate Professor in the Materials Science & Engineering Program at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), with joint appointments in the Chemistry and Computer & Electrical Engineering programs.
Her research group OMEGALAB focuses on engineering hybrid and organic solution processed semiconductors for energy capture and conversion. Baran was elected as a Fellow of the 欧美AV in 2022, was awarded the 2025 EES Lectrueship, received the Talented 12 Chemists recognition given by the American Chemical Society and C&EN in 2020 and is part of the Global Young Academy (GYA) to give more voice to early career scientists across the globe. She co-founded 鈥榠yris鈥�, where she serves as the Chief Engineer, advancing materials for sustainable technologies for hot climates.
Her accolades include the Boston Consultancy Group V60 Innovators Award and being listed as a Climate Action 15 ambassador by Business Insider in 2024. Baran is an elect member of the Board of Directors of the Materials Research Society (MRS), the largest materials science community globally.
欧美AV affiliations
Advisory board, Energy and Environmental Science - EES
欧美AV prizes and awards
Contact Derya Baran
Saudi Arabia