⚗️ Research#
My research is focused on the optical properties of materials and the use of Raman spectroscopy and other optical techniques for the characterization of materials. The objective is to correlate the micro- and nanostructure of the materials with their properties and potential applications. I have collaborated extensively with other research groups in diverse fields such as optical waveguides, semiconductor nanostructures and superlatttices, thin films and coatings, biological materials, and the effects of ion and laser irradiation.
I established a Raman Microscopy Lab in 1995 and have collaborated with many different groups in diverse fields such as optical waveguides, semiconductor nanostructures, thin films and coatings, biological materials, and the effects of ion and laser irradiation. I have published more than 138 peer-reviewed publications and several books, including Electrooptics, Nanotechnology for Microelectronics and Optoelectronics, and Fundamentos de microelectrónica, nanoelectrónica y fotóníca.
🐾️ Topics#
Materials science
Optical properties
Raman microscopy
Micro- and nanostructure
Optical spectroscopy
Materials characterization
Optical and vibrational properties
Nanomaterials
Thin films and coatings
Semiconductors
Metallic oxides
Radiation effects
🎓️ Ph.D. thesis#
Fernando Agulló-Rueda, “Espectroscopía Raman de cristales con grupos moleculares NH4MX3 y MX2·H2O (Raman spectroscopy of crystals with molecular groups NH4MX3 and MX2·H2O)”, PhD Thesis in Physics, Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), October 1986. [educacion.gob.es]. [Dialnet].
PhD thesis under the supervision of Prof. José Manuel Calleja. Internal vibrations of molecular groups as a probe of local crystal structure and phase transitions. Raman spectroscopy of halide perovskites and halide hydrates as a function of temperature and high hydrostatic pressure. Use of Jarrell Ash 25-300 double monochromator with photomultiplier tube, liquid nitrogen cryostat and diamond anvil cell.
🎓️ Ph.D. theses advised#
Jon Canca Ruiz, “Order-disorder phenomena in oxides with a rutile type structure and their application as supports in heterogeneous catalysts,” Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), March 26, 2021 (thesis co-advised with Dr. Jorge Hernández-Velasco). [Dialnet]. [UAM].
Fernando Perales, “Thin films and multilayers of MgF2, ZnS, Sb2S3 and Fe3O4. Coatings on laser crystals,” Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), December 19, 2008 (thesis co-advised with Dr. Carmen de las Heras). [Dialnet]. [UAM].
Sonsoles Manotas, “Microspectroscopy of optoelectronic materials: porous silicon and GaAs/AlGaAs microcavities,” Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), November 21, 2002. [Dialnet]. [UAM].
👷♂️️ Collaborations#
Laser Processing Group (GPL), Instituto de Óptica “Daza de Valdés” (IO-CSIC)
Photonic and biofunctional advanced materials group, Department of Applied Physics, Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM)
Center for Micro Analysis of Materials (CMAM), Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM)
Department of Materials Physics, Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM)
Department of Materials Science, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (UPM-Caminos), Technical University of Madrid (UPM)
Laboratory of Materials and Surface, Department of Applied Physics I, University of Malaga
💰️ Research projects#
Laser structuring and hyperdoping synergies for spectrally selective devices (HyperSpec), Coordinated Project with Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). PID2023-148178OB-C22. 01/09/2024 – 31/08/2027. PIs: J. Siegel and M. Garcia-Lechuga, Institute of Optics (IO-CSIC). Funded by the Spanish Government.
LAser assembled Integrable PHOtonic MEtasurfaces & NAnostructures (ALPHOMENA), PID2021-123190OB-I00, Funded by MCIN / AEI 10.13039/501100011033/ 01/09/2022-31/08/2025. PIs: R. Serna and J. Gonzalo, Institute of Optics (IO-CSIC).
Ultrafast Laser Structuring of Advanced Materials for Photonics, Sensing and Bio-actuation (ULS_PSB), Coordinated Project with Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM). PID2020-112770RB-C21. 01/09/2021 – 31/08/2024. PIs: J. Solís and J. Siegel, Institute of Optics (IO-CSIC).
The combination of advanced materials and processing technologies is a common element in the production of novel devices with high added value. At the same time, laser processing is recognized as an intrinsically green manufacturing technology, as it enables an extremely efficient and flexible use of resources and energy. The Coordinated Project ULS_PSB aims at exploring, controlling and exploiting several ultrafast laser structuring techniques and complementarily, ion beam modification, for processing a variety of advanced materials systems to develop novel applications in the fields of Photonics, Sensing and Bio-actuation.
Nano-structural flexibility, magnetic and catalytic properties in multifunctional metallic oxides (NANOMAGOX)
Investigadores principales: Fernando Agulló-Rueda y Ángel Roberto Landa Cánovas. Organismo financiador: Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad. Referencia: MAT2014-57547-R Centro de ejecución: Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), CSIC. Fecha: 1/1/2015–31/12/2017.
Micro- and nano-structural flexibility in mixed oxides with catalytic properties (FlexOCat)
Investigador principal: Fernando Agulló-Rueda. Organismo financiador: Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad. Referencia: MAT2011-27192. Centro de ejecución: Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), CSIC.
Production of artificial fibers bioinspired by spider silk
Producción de fibras poliméricas artificiales bioinspiradas en la seda sintetizada en la glándula ampollácea mayor de la araña (hilo MAS)
Surface functionalization of materials for high added value applications (FUNCOAT)
Ciencias y Tecnologías de funcionalización de superficies e interfases en materiales de alto valor añadido. Surface functionalization of materials for high added value applications. Proyecto CONSOLIDER-INGENIO 2010
Biosensors based on nanostructured silicon compounds
The main purpose of his project is the development of biosensors based on substrates of nanostructured silicon compounds. Among these materials we have chosen porous silicon (PS) with controlled nanocrystal size and nanostructured silica in the form MCM41.
Ion beam patterning of materials for optoelectronic applications and biofunctionalization. Micro and nanocharacterization
Investigation of ion beam techniques for the development of micro- and nanostructures showing (a) Optical contrast that could be exploited as photonic structures of interest in optoelectronics, and (b) Electrical properties contrast that could be used as electric protocols to stimulate specific processes of biological cell differentiation
Electrodes based on carbon monoliths. Application to supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries
Investigador principal: José María Rojo. Organismo financiador: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Referencia: MAT2008-03182. Centro de ejecución: Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM), CSIC. Duración: 2009–2011 (3 años).