JORGE MIRA PEREZ

Profile

Jorge Mira Pérez is a Professor of Electromagnetism at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), affiliated with the Department of Applied Physics and the Faculty of Physics. He holds roles at the Materials Institute (iMATUS) and the Strategic Grouping in Materials (AEMAT), leading the NanoMag research group on Magnetism and Nanotechnology. His research focuses on materials physics, nanotechnology, and social systems dynamics.

Education

• PhD in Physics from USC (1995), thesis on magnetism of Gd2CuO4 particles under Dr. José Rivas Rey.
• Doctorate with Extraordinary Award from USC.

Research Interests

His work spans materials physics (multiferroic compounds, nanomaterials synthesis), nanotechnology (magnetic reactors, Fenton catalysts), and sociophysics (language dynamics, pandemic modeling). Notable collaborations include studies with Nobel laureate John B. Goodenough.

Scientific Contributions

Over 100 peer-reviewed articles across physics, materials science, and interdisciplinary topics. Key areas include magnetic properties of perovskites, daylight saving time policy analysis, and statistical modeling of social systems.

Awards & Recognition

• Galicia Medal for Research (2022) for groundbreaking contributions across disciplines.
• Prismas Award (2017) and multiple national/divulgation prizes.
• Elected Corresponding Member of Royal Galician Academy (2016).

Outreach

Science communicator via TV (e.g., 'Ciencianosa'), radio, and print. Founded the ConCiencia Program featuring Nobel laureates, awarded the 2023 COSCE Diffusion Prize.

Labs & Teams

Leads the NanoMag Group at USC and collaborates with international institutions like the Max Planck Institute. Active in the Materials Institute (iMATUS) strategic network.