Alexandr Nateprov

Alexandr Nateprov is an Associate Professor and Leading Scientific Researcher at the Laboratory of Materials for Photovoltaics and Photonics within the Institute of Applied Physics (IFA) in Chisinau, Moldova. His work focuses on condensed matter physics, topological materials, and semiconductor physics, with a particular emphasis on Dirac and Weyl semimetals, electron spin resonance (ESR), and optical spectroscopy.

Dr. Nateprov’s research explores the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of advanced materials such as Cd3As2, Cu2ZnSnS4, and Yb-based compounds. He investigates phenomena like quantum oscillations (De Haas-van Alphen effect), cyclotron resonance, and impurity-induced effects in topological materials. His studies contribute to understanding the interplay between topology, magnetism, and light-matter interactions in these systems.

He leads projects funded by national and international programs (e.g., ANCD, FP7, H2020) and collaborates on bilateral and multilateral initiatives. His lab specializes in synthesizing novel materials and characterizing their properties using techniques like ESR, spectroscopic ellipsometry, and X-ray diffraction. Recent work includes studies on the growth of Cd3As2-based solid solutions and the optical properties of photovoltaic materials.

Key research themes include:

• Topological semimetals and their quantum phenomena
• Impurity effects and magnetic ordering in Dirac systems
• Optical and electronic properties of thermoelectric and photovoltaic materials

His lab contributes to advancing materials science for applications in energy and quantum technologies.