Igor Shvets

Professor Igor Shvets is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), serving as a Principal Investigator at CRANN (Centre for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology). His work focuses on materials science, nanotechnology, and condensed matter physics, with a strong emphasis on novel materials for energy, optoelectronics, and sensing applications. Key research interests include transparent conducting oxides, 2D materials like graphene, and advanced thin film deposition techniques.

• Affiliations: School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin; CRANN, TCD
• Research Themes: Materials synthesis, electronic properties of nanomaterials, surface science, and energy materials

His research combines experimental and theoretical approaches to study phase transitions, electronic structures, and device applications of novel materials. Notable contributions include studies on PtSe₂ electronic transitions, VO₂ thermal sensors, and 3D-printed conductive hydrogels. He collaborates extensively with international teams and has published widely in top journals like Nature Communications, ACS Nano, and Advanced Materials.