We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kirill Monakhov, head of the IOM research group “Switchable Molecularly Functionalized Surfaces”, will participate as an invited speaker at the NOD Workshop 2026.

The workshop “Neuromorphic Organic Devices & Symposium on Sustainable Electronic Systems” will take place from September 21–25, 2026 in Bad Schandau and will bring together leading international experts in the field of neuromorphic organic electronics.

The workshop addresses current developments in Neuromorphic Organic Devices (NODs) and sustainable electronic systems. In light of the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, energy-efficient and adaptive hardware concepts are becoming increasingly important. Neuromorphic computing, inspired by biological nervous systems, represents a promising approach.

Organic materials offer new opportunities due to their flexibility, biocompatibility, and low power consumption. They enable the development of devices that mimic synaptic functions such as learning and memory, making them particularly attractive for applications in bioelectronics and wearable systems.

Dr. Monakhov’s participation highlights the international visibility and scientific relevance of research at IOM in the field of functional materials and novel electronically switchable surfaces.

Other confirmed invited speakers include:

• Prof. Dr. Jasmin Aghassi-Hagmann – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
• Prof. Simone Fabiano – Linköping University, Sweden
• Prof. Dr. Francesca Santoro – RWTH Aachen University, Germany
• Michele di Lauro – IIT - Italian Institute of Technology, Italy
• Oliver Wetzel – JOANNEUM RESEARCH, Austria
• Prof. Yoeri van der Burgt – Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands
• Dr. Laurie Calvet – Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France

Link to the workshop: https://www.nod-workshop.com/home