Aurelio Gallardo Caparros

Dr. Aurelio Gallardo Caparros is a postdoctoral researcher at IMDEA Nanociencia, specializing in the theoretical characterization of low-dimensional nanostructures. He collaborates closely with experimental teams, particularly the Nanoarchitectonics on Surfaces group led by David Écija, to develop computational tools for interpreting scanning probe microscopy (SPM) data and designing experiments.

• BSc & Master's in Physics (University of Granada, Spain)
• PhD in Physics (Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic)

His research focuses on density functional theory (DFT) approaches for 2D materials and molecular nanostructures. Key areas include:

• Chemical reactions on solid surfaces
• SPM imaging mechanisms
• Charge state analysis in molecular systems

Publications reveal expertise in nanoscale simulations, with emphasis on π-conjugated polymers, Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM), and probe-particle models. Awards include Juan de la Cierva and MSCA-IDEAL postdoctoral fellowships.