Hugo Dominguez Andrade

Dr. Hugo Dominguez Andrade is a Senior Research Associate at the Interface Analysis Centre, University of Bristol. Holding advanced degrees including an MSc from Vigo, an MSc from Bristol, and a PhD from Bristol, he specializes in materials science with a focus on surface phenomena, thermionic emission, and nuclear energy applications. His work intersects experimental physics, materials engineering, and extreme environment sensing technologies.

• Education: MSc (Vigo), MSc (Bristol), PhD (Bristol)
• Key Research Areas: Diamond-based sensors, thermionic energy conversion, plasma-material interactions

Recent research outputs highlight his contributions to understanding radiation effects on materials and developing novel energy conversion devices. Active collaborations span nuclear engineering, materials testing, and diamond film technologies.

Scientific Awards

• First Prize Poster Award (2016)

Projects

• Radiation-powered sensors (2017-2021)
• Thermionic energy converters (2013-2016)
• Lithium breeding research (2023-2025)