About
Alexander Tselev is a Principal Researcher at the CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, Portugal. His research focuses on nanoscale functional characterization of materials using advanced microscopy techniques such as near-field scanning microwave microscopy and scanning thermal wave microscopy. He has held roles at institutions including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Duke University, and the University of Maryland.
Education:
- B.Sc./M.Sc. Summa Cum Laude in Radiophysics and Electronics, Nizhny Novgorod State University, Russia (1991)
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Dresden University of Technology, Germany (2000)
Research Interests:
- Functional material characterization via scanning probe microscopy
- Nanostructured materials for energy storage and conversion
- Electrocaloric and ferroelectric phenomena
- In-situ microscopy of complex oxides
Key Achievements:
- Developed novel calibration methods for thermal probes
- Discovered multifunctional hybrid perovskites with unique orientation states
- Pioneer in electrocaloric material applications for energy-efficient cooling
Awards:
- 2017 Tan Chin Tuan Exchange Fellowship (Nanyang Technological University)
- 1998 E-MRS Graduate Student Award
Grants & Projects:
- Local Coordinator for EU-funded project 'Ensign' on nanoscale characterization
- Ongoing research on defect engineering in 2D materials
- Collaborations with institutions worldwide
Labs/Teams: Active in CICECO’s Advanced Materials Characterization Group and collaborates with Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences.
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