Rodrigo B. Capaz

Rodrigo B. Capaz is a Full Professor at the Department of Solid State Physics within the Institute of Physics at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil. He holds the prestigious CNPq Research Productivity Scholarship at Level 1A, representing the highest research productivity level in Brazil's national system.

• Born July 22, 1968 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Married with two children
• PhD in Physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1996)
• MSc and BSc in Physics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

His research focuses on the electronic, structural and optical properties of nanostructured systems, with particular emphasis on carbon nanotubes, semiconductors and surfaces. His work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches in condensed matter physics, contributing significantly to Brazil's scientific standing in nanotechnology research.

Professor Capaz has received international recognition for his work, including a Guggenheim Fellowship that enabled extended research periods at UC Berkeley. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate physics courses such as Physics I-A (2011/2), Physics II-A (2012/1), and Condensed Matter Physics (2019/2), demonstrating his ongoing commitment to education alongside his research activities.

Scientific Awards:

• CNPq Research Productivity Scholarship Holder – Level 1A
• Guggenheim Fellow (2003)
• Young Scientist Award - TWAS-ROLAC (2009)
• Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley (2003-2005 and 2009-2011)

His academic career shows consistent progression from his MIT doctorate to his current position as a leading researcher in Brazilian physics. While specific grant details aren't provided in the source material, his CNPq Level 1A status indicates sustained success in securing competitive research funding. Professor Capaz maintains active research and teaching roles at UFRJ, contributing to both graduate and undergraduate physics education while advancing knowledge in nanoscale materials science.