Part of the research activity is focused on second harmonic generation (SHG) measurements on thin-layer films by corona poling technique and calculation of second- order nonlinear optical coefficients by Maker fringe technique. In addition, he conducts SHG-Switching measurements by modulations induced by appropriate chemical (acid / base) or physical (laser) interactions. In parallel, he deals with luminescence measurements (steady state, lifetime and quantum yields). Thin film deposition: Spin coating, casting and Inkjet printing. Thin film thickness measurements by a contact profilometer. Characterization of DSSC (Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell) photovoltaic cells: I / V (current, voltage, maximum power, total efficiency) and external quantum efficiency (IPCE).
PROJECTS
”3D-FARE: Functional 3D architectures for electrochemiluminescence applications” – PRIN2017 – Prof. Paolucci – Participant – 2019-2021
“Molecular compounds and hybrid nanostructured materials with resonant and non- resonant optical properties for photonic devices” – FIRB 2003 – Prof. Renato Ugo – Participant – 2005-2009 “Rete Nazionale di Ricerca sulle Nanoscienze ItalNanoNet” – FIRB 2004 – Dott. Rinaldo PSARO – Participant – 2009-2013
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Nonlinear optics, Thin film deposition, Characterization of nanostrustured devices, Linear optics, Luminescence
SCIENTIFIC SKILLS
Corona Poling, Maker Fringe, Spin coating, Inkjet Printing, Steady state and lifetime fluorescence, DSSC.
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