Jayan Thomas

Jayan Thomas is a Professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF), affiliated with the College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL) and the NanoScience Technology Center (NSTC). His research focuses on energy storage systems, nanomaterials, and advanced materials for optoelectronic applications. He holds a position in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and leads studies on supercapacitors, photodetectors, quantum dots, and graphene-based composites. His work spans structural energy storage materials for automotive applications, wearable electronics, and neuromorphic computing devices. Thomas has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing innovations in material synthesis and device integration.

Notable research directions include integrating energy storage into vehicle body panels, developing high-performance photodetectors using nanomaterials, and creating self-assembled supercapacitor structures. His interdisciplinary approach bridges photonics, materials science, and engineering to address challenges in sustainable energy and smart devices. Thomas collaborates with NSTC and CREOL to advance nanotechnology applications in real-world systems.

His recent studies highlight advancements such as plasmonic transistors for biosensing, photonic synapses for neuromorphic computing, and novel fabrication methods for vertically aligned graphene-carbon fiber electrodes. These innovations aim to enhance energy density, device efficiency, and scalability in next-generation technologies.