Domenico DE FAZIO

Associate Professor Domenico DE FAZIO is affiliated with the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on optoelectronics and experimental physics, particularly in graphene, layered materials, and nanophotonics. He leads the Laboratory for Research and Development in the Research Institute for Complexity Safety. Prof. DE FAZIO teaches General Physics and laboratory courses in the Chemistry and Sustainable Technologies program. His work spans advanced photodetectors, terahertz spectroscopy, and quantum material characterization, with over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Expertise includes nanomaterial synthesis and device integration for applications in energy, photonics, and biomedical engineering.

Research Interests: Optoelectronic devices based on 2D materials, graphene heterostructures, terahertz technology, and optically active layered semiconductors. Key contributions include tunable exciton modulation in van der Waals heterostructures, high-mobility graphene fabrication, and ultrafast spin/valley dynamics in transition metal dichalcogenides.

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes graphene-based sensors, layered material synthesis, and functional hybrid structures. Over 15 articles since 2021 highlight advancements in nanophotonics, optoelectronic mixing, and superconductivity in 2D systems. His research bridges fundamental physics with applied technologies like high-density magnetic storage and integrated photonic circuits.

Teaching: Provides foundational physics education for undergraduate engineering and chemistry programs, focusing on experimental laboratory methodologies.