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Denis Alikin is an Auxiliary Researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, Portugal. He has been affiliated with the university since 2017, progressing from postdoctoral researcher to research scientist before assuming his current position in 2024. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from Ural Federal University, Russia (2013).
Education:
- PhD in Condensed Matter Physics, Ural Federal University, Russia (2013)
Dr. Alikin investigates charge transport, polarization dynamics, and ferroionic coupling in ferroelectric, semiconductor, and ionic conductor materials. His methodology integrates advanced electrical characterization, scanning probe microscopy, and finite element modeling to analyze nanoscale mechanisms in functional oxides, with emphasis on domain kinetics, phase transitions, and microstructure-property relationships. This approach has yielded significant insights into ferroelectric switching behavior and ionic mobility in battery materials.
His publication record (120+ papers, h-index 26) demonstrates consistent output in high-impact journals like ACS Nano and Acta Materialia. Current research trends reveal a strategic focus on energy applications—particularly photovoltaics, solid-state batteries, and thermoelectrics—while expanding into novel bioorganic piezoelectric systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges materials science, nanotechnology, and electrochemistry through innovative characterization techniques.
Dr. Alikin has mentored over 10 MSc and 3 PhD students across Russia and Portugal. He actively participates in Portuguese FCT-funded projects targeting thermoelectrics and lithium batteries, and maintains an industry partnership with Bosch focused on battery degradation mechanisms. His leadership extends to editorial roles at Coatings and Journal of Advanced Dielectrics, alongside extensive peer review for top-tier journals.
International collaboration is central to his work, evidenced by research stays at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Technical University of Denmark, and Xi'an Jiaotong University. This global network supports his investigations into functional materials through shared instrumentation and cross-cultural scientific exchange.
