Alfredo Daniel Sanchez

Alfredo Daniel Sanchez, PhD, is a Researcher at the Joint Glass Centre (Vitrum Laugaricio – VILA) within the FunGlass Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass at Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Slovakia. He joined in January 2025 after serving as a Researcher at ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences from January 2021 to December 2024.

Education

• Sc. and M.Sc. in Physics from Universidad de Buenos Aires and CIBION, Argentina (2015). Thesis: Synthesis and Modeling of the Optical Properties of Gold Nanorods.
• PhD in Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina. Thesis: Nonlinear effect in waveguides in the infrared region.

Research Interests

Dr. Sanchez's work spans Physics, Optics, and Nanomaterials, with core expertise in nonlinear optics, plasmonics, and computational modeling. His research focuses on waveguide nonlinearities, metal nanoparticle interactions, and GPU-accelerated simulations of electromagnetic phenomena. He develops theoretical frameworks for ultrafast optical processes and applies parallel computing to solve complex photonics problems.

Publication Trends

His 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) reveal a cohesive research program centered on nonlinear optical phenomena in waveguides and nanomaterials. Key themes include modulation instability mechanisms, optical parametric oscillator dynamics, and computational tools for second-harmonic generation. The work bridges theoretical modeling (e.g., photon-conserving nonlinear Schrödinger equations) with practical applications in nuclear waste immobilization and plasmonic biosensing, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact across photonics, materials science, and nuclear engineering.

Scientific Awards

• PhD Scholarship by CONICET (April 2016)
• Best Poster at NANOINTI Conference (June 2013)

Advising and Grants

Dr. Sanchez has served as a reviewer for Optica Publishing Group (8 articles) and Physical Review (2 articles). His research is supported by the Horizon 2020 FunGlass project (grant agreement Nº739566), indicating significant European funding. While specific grant leadership isn't detailed, his involvement in multi-institutional projects demonstrates collaborative grant execution capabilities.

Labs and Teams

He operates within the Joint Glass Centre at Alexander Dubček University, a hub for glass science research under the FunGlass Centre. This unit maintains strategic partnerships with Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, and Università degli Studi di Padova, facilitating cross-border research in functional glass materials.