DoctorRodrigo Martinez Gazoni

My present research in solid state physics involves the study of wide band gap semiconductors that present the rare coexistence of high electrical conductivity and transparency.

I study the structural, optical and electrical properties of transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) to better understand the fundamental mechanisms that govern the highly unusual properties exhibit by these materials, and to ultimately gain control over them. This will open the door to exciting new technologies such as transparent solar cells and electronics.

My previous research experience in nanoscience includes mesoporous photonic crystals and photonic-plasmonic coupled metamaterials for the manipulation of light in the nanoscale.

I have experience in a wide variety of imaging, diffraction, spectroscopic, electric and optical techniques, which complement my expertise in non-destructive studies acquired during my work in the aerospace industry.