Florian Bocchese

Florian Bocchese is a Materials Science researcher at the University of Liège's Faculty of Science, Department of Physics, specializing in advanced thin film deposition and plasma processing. His work focuses on magnetron sputtering techniques for functional coatings and nanostructured materials, with significant contributions to low-emissivity glass technology and space instrumentation.

His research interests bridge plasma physics, nanomaterials engineering, and surface science, particularly in developing doped ZnO films for optoelectronic applications and cryogenic sensors for gravitational-wave detection. Bocchese employs both experimental validation and computational modeling to optimize deposition processes and material properties.

Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on industrial applications of thin films, with 5 of 9 total research outputs published between 2022-2023 focusing on magnetron sputtering optimization, coating durability testing, and novel sensor development. His work demonstrates consistent collaboration with international teams across physics and engineering disciplines.

Bocchese completed his Doctor of Sciences thesis in 2023 on magnetron-sputtered multilayers for low-emissivity applications under supervisor S. Lucas, with committee members including R. Sporken and international experts. His professional activities include presentations at major conferences like Plasma Surface Engineering (PSE) and Reactive Sputter Deposition events.

As Principal Investigator for the FSR-Cofin project 'Modeling and experimental validation of the deposition of doped ZnO' (2018-2022), he led research on zinc oxide deposition modeling with 100% focus on doped materials and process validation. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable materials and clean energy technologies.