Dinko Chakarov

Dinko Chakarov is an experimental physicist at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in surface physics and nanomaterials. His research focuses on optical excitations in nanoparticles, interfacial physical and chemical processes, and the physics and chemistry of water and carbon materials. He has been affiliated with Chalmers since 1991, following academic positions at Cornell University and a PhD in Sofia.

• PhD in Sofia
• Researcher at Chalmers University (1991–present)
• Chairman of Gothenburg Lise Meitner Award committee

His research spans nanomaterials, photocatalysis, graphene composites, and interfacial charge dynamics. Recent publications highlight plasmon excitation, water desorption mechanisms, and carbon-based nanocomposites. He supervises doctoral students and coordinates international projects in nanomaterials and solar energy applications.

Scientific awards include leadership in the Gothenburg Lise Meitner Award committee. Contact: dinko.chakarov@chalmers.se.