Emiliano Cortés

Emiliano Cortés is an affiliated researcher at the Catalysis Research Center (CRC) of the Technical University of Munich (TUM). He leads the Nanocatalysis group, focusing on the interdisciplinary exploration of nanomaterials and their applications in energy conversion, storage, and catalysis. His work integrates physics, chemistry, and materials science to develop novel optical, electrical, and thermal materials, including metals, semiconductors, 2D materials, and carbon-based systems.

Research interests emphasize plasmonic and photonic solutions for catalysis and energy management, with a focus on optimizing material properties for sustainable energy technologies. Recent contributions include studies on bimetallic plasmonic nanostructures for hydrogen generation and CO₂ conversion, as well as advancements in single-particle thermometry and light-activated catalysts.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, though his work has been featured in high-impact journals like Nature Catalysis and Nature Communications. He collaborates with institutions globally and maintains an active research group at the CRC.