Manuel Castro Ribeiro da Silva

Manuel Castro Ribeiro da Silva is an Associate Professor in the Physics Department at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. His research focuses on photonic, electronic, and magnetic materials, particularly semiconductor materials and ion implantation techniques. He collaborates with institutions like CERN and CICECO, contributing to advanced material characterization through methods like Rutherford backscattering spectrometry and detector technologies.

Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his professional activities indicate advanced academic qualifications in physics or materials science. Research interests include crystallography, defect analysis, and semiconductor physics, with a strong emphasis on experimental techniques.

Recent publications (2018-2021) highlight his work on lattice location studies in GaN and SiC, strain detection in heterostructures, and detector innovation for material analysis. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to materials science and collaboration with international teams reflect his scholarly impact.

Advising activities are not detailed here, though he is listed under CICECO’s research groups. His affiliation with CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials suggests involvement in interdisciplinary research teams focused on advanced materials applications.