Prof. Dr. Frank Güell | Nanomaterials Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Frank Güell, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain

Dr. Frank Güell is an accomplished experimental physicist with a B.S. and Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Barcelona (UB). He was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) from 2005 to 2006 and has been a prominent researcher since 2006, serving on the direction council of the Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at UB (IN2UB) from 2019 to 2022. Dr. Güell has had extensive research collaborations, frequently visiting prestigious institutions such as the Max-Born Institute in Berlin, Germany, and various leading universities across Europe, Mexico, and Brazil. He was a Visiting Scholar at UC San Diego during the 2013-2014 academic year and a Visiting Professor there in 2022-2023. With over 100 lectures delivered at international conferences, including more than 10 as an invited speaker, he actively imparts research seminars globally. His expertise lies in semiconductor nanostructures and optical spectroscopy techniques, focusing on the growth of nanomaterials on various substrates using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and their functionalization with nanoparticles. Dr. Güell’s research encompasses the synthesis and characterization of 2D nanomaterials for applications in gas sensing and photocatalysis, where he has pioneered innovative methods for developing metal-doped transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). His work has significantly contributed to advancing the understanding and application of nanomaterials in sensing and energy conversion, showcasing impressive results in solar photodegradation processes for wastewater treatment.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Frank Güell is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on his extensive academic and research accomplishments in the fields of physics, nanoscience, and nanotechnology. Below is a comprehensive summary of his qualifications

Education 🎓

B.S. in Physics
Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
Ph.D. in Physics
Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
Postdoctoral Fellow
Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)
Years: 2005-2006

Work Experience 💼

Researcher
Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at UB (IN2UB)
Years: 2006-Present
- Member of the Direction Council (2019-2022)
Visiting Scholar
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, UC San Diego
Academic Year: 2013-2014
Visiting Professor
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UC San Diego
Academic Year: 2022-2023
Invited Researcher at various institutions including:
- Max-Born-Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Berlin, Germany
- Institut für Festkörperphysik, Technische Universität (TU) Berlin, Germany
- Centre d’Elaboration de Matériaux et d’Etudes Structurales (CEMES), Toulouse, France
- Institut Fresnel, Marseille, France
- Institut Européen des Membranes (IEM), Montpellier, France
- Aalto University, Espoo, Finland
- UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
- CINVESTAV-IPN, Mexico City, Mexico
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil

Achievements 🏆

Delivered 100+ lectures at international conferences, including 10+ invited talks.
Pioneered methods for the synthesis and characterization of 2D nanomaterials for applications in gas sensing and photocatalysis.
Developed innovative CVD processes for growing nanowires and 2D transition metal dichalcogenides.

Awards & Honors 🌟

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