Francisco Rivadulla

Francisco Rivadulla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Chemistry at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela since 2009. He holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry (2001) from the same university and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Texas at Austin (2001-2003) as a Fulbright Fellow.

Research Focus: His work bridges condensed matter physics and materials science, concentrating on thermal conductivity modulation in oxide thin films, thermoelectric devices, spintronics, and supramolecular fluid systems. Key areas include electron-phonon coupling, ferroelectric domain walls, and strain engineering in correlated electron systems.

Publication Trends: Recent articles highlight innovations in thermal resistive switching, light-controlled heat transport, and topochemical tuning of perovskite oxides. His studies often involve layered nanostructures and functional materials for energy applications.

• Scientific Awards:
• FP7 Ideas: European Research Council Award (2017–present)
• European Research Council Grant 259082 (2010–2015)

Grants: His research on thermoelectric devices and microthermal sensing has been funded by European Research Council programs. He has contributed to advancements in polymer-assisted thin film deposition and ferroelectric-thermal coupling.