the field of SSL applications, current developments in Human Centric Lighting were
presented and discussed.
From all of the submitted publications the
Advisory Board selected what it felt were
the six best scientific papers according to
criteria such as novelty, scientific exposition of the investigations and applicability
of the outcomes. The topics of the scientific papers ranged from new phosphor
materials and driver technologies over lifetime investigations to optics optimization
and measurement. The winner of the LED
professional Scientific Award 2016 was
Dr. Rubén D. Costa from the University of
Erlangen-Nürnberg for his investigation of
“Bio-Inspired White Hybrid Light-Emitting
Diodes”. This new color conversion technology might open the door for LEDs that
are not dependent on rare earth based
phosphors with limited availability. Munich
Re, sponsor of the Scientific Award 2016,
handed over the €3,000 check to the
winner.