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From Organic Neuromorphic Devices TO Sustainable Electronic Systems
From Organic Neuromorphic Devices TO Sustainable Electronic Systems
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving demand for more efficient and adaptive computing systems, particularly as traditional silicon-based hardware struggles to meet the energy and scalability challenges of modern AI. Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the brain, offers a promising solution, providing energy efficiency and adaptability.
Organic materials, with their flexibility, biocompatibility, and low power consumption, are emerging as candidates for developing Neuromorphic Organic Devices (NODs) that mimic synaptic functions like learning and memory. These materials are particularly suited for applications in bioelectronics and wearable systems, where silicon-based devices face limitations.
The 6th NOD Conference seeks to bring together two rapidly growing communities: researchers developing printed organic neuromorphic systems and pioneers in bio-materials and biotechnology for electronics. The event will foster exchange on the capabilities and prospects of emerging materials and fabrication approaches. Furthermore, we will discuss whether entirely new functionalities, such as multi-modal sensing or actuation, can be realized based on the unique features of bio-based materials.
Local Organizing Contact
Local Organizing Contact
Dr. Hans Kleemann
Dr. Hans Kleemann
Technical University of Dresden
Dresden Integrated Center for Applied Physics and Photonic Materials (IAPP) and Institute for Applied Physics
Dr. Jennifer Gerasimov
Dr. Jennifer Gerasimov
Linköping University
Department of Science and Technology (ITN)
Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE)
Steering Board
Steering Board
Fabien Alibart (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France)
Olivier Bardagot (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France)
Fabio Biscarini (Italian Institute of Technology, Italy)
Laurie Calvet (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France)
Simone Fabiano (Linköping University, Sweden)
Paschalis Gkoupidenis (North Carolina State University, USA)
Amir Handelman (Holon Institute of Technology, Israel)
Hans Kleemann (Technical University of Dresden, Germany)
Giovanni Ligorio (Humboldt-Universität of Berlin, Germany)
Emil List-Kratochvil (Humboldt-Universität of Berlin, Germany)
Francesca Santoro (Jülich Research Center, Germany)
Gaia Tomasello (Wiley Publishing Group)
Yoeri van de Burgt (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands)
community & TOPICS
community & TOPICS
Following the success of NOD from 2019-2025, the NOD conference will take place in the picturesque Elbe Sandstone Mountains near Bad Schandau.
For the first time, NOD will be a full five-day event, offering an expanded program that reflects the growing scope and ambition of the community. The first two days of the conference will feature in-depth tutorials covering the full spectrum of sustainable electronic materials and systems development. Topics include sourcing and modifying bio-feedstock materials, sustainable manufacturing methods, decomposition and reuse strategies, functional bio-based materials for electronics, life-cycle assessment, and sustainable-by-design principles.
Day 2 will include the “Foundation Day” - a dedicated event for PhD students and early-career researchers. This day offers unique networking and mentoring opportunities, with sessions on scientific writing, research management, and entrepreneurship led by field experts. A hands-on workshop on life-cycle assessment, organized by members of the EIC Responsible Electronics Portfolio (https://stelec.eu/portfolio) will also be offered.
Days 3 to 5 will be devoted to scientific symposia addressing a variety of topics, including neuromorphic computing, advanced biomimetic materials, printing technologies, smart sensing, and system modeling.
Each session will be opened by an invited keynote from a leading international expert. NOD 2026 strongly encourages student participation, offering 20-minute presentation slots and 25 available speaking opportunities. Awards will be given for the best student presentations and posters.
The conference will conclude with a group hike through the breathtaking Elbe Sandstone National Park, followed by a celebratory evening on the Elbe riverside terrace.
Due to the generous support by the Joachim Herz Foundation, we will be able to offer excellent conditions for the conference and make the participation affordable for everyone who is interested in the scientific exchange
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