Aziz Dinia

Aziz Dinia is a Professor of Inorganic Materials Chemistry at the European School of Chemistry, Polymers and Materials of Strasbourg (ECPM), University of Strasbourg, and is affiliated with the Institute of Physics and Chemistry of Materials of Strasbourg (IPCMS). He has held this position since 1999 and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Strasbourg starting in 1989. His research focuses on functional oxide materials for energy applications, particularly photovoltaic technologies.

Dr. Dinia earned his PhD in 1987 from the University of Grenoble, Center of Nuclear Study of Grenoble (CENG), with a dissertation on "Study of the magnetic and superconducting properties of Chevrel phases compounds" under Dr. Jean Rossat-Mignod. In 1995, he received accreditation to supervise research from the University of Strasbourg for his work on "structural, magnetic and transport properties of Co/Ru multilayers."

Professor Dinia's research centers on functional oxide thin films with emphasis on photovoltaic applications. His work spans: functional oxides in thin films, thin film oxides for photonic conversion, transparent conducting oxides for photovoltaic applications, and perovskite oxides and hybrid organic/inorganic materials for photovoltaics. His group investigates materials like ZnO, SnO2, BiFeO3, and CZTS thin films, exploring structural, optical, and electrical properties for solar energy conversion.

Analysis of recent publications reveals strong focus on silicon clathrate films, ferroelectric oxides (Bi2FeCrO6, BiFeO3), and transparent conducting oxides. His work demonstrates expertise in thin film deposition techniques including spray pyrolysis, magnetron sputtering, and solution processing. A recurring theme is material modification through doping (Yb, Er, Nd) and ion implantation to enhance photovoltaic performance.

Professor Dinia maintains extensive collaborations with University of Strasbourg colleagues, IPCMS researchers, and various Moroccan institutions. His research has been supported by numerous grants focused on renewable energy materials development, though specific grant details aren't provided.

Based at IPCMS in Strasbourg, Professor Dinia works within a multidisciplinary research environment combining chemistry, physics, and materials science. His laboratory maintains capabilities for thin film deposition, materials characterization, and photovoltaic device fabrication and testing, supporting both fundamental research and applied technology development.