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Dr. Jerry A. Fereiro is an Assistant Professor at the School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM), India. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Alberta, Canada, and has prior postdoctoral experience at the Technical University of Munich, Germany, and the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel. His research focuses on bio-molecular electronics and interfacial charge transport.
- Education:
- PhD in Chemistry (2010-2015), University of Alberta, Canada (Gold medal)
- MSc in Chemistry (2007-2009), NIT-Trichy, India (Gold medal)
- BSc in Chemistry (2004-2007), Mahatma Gandhi University, India (First Rank)
Dr. Fereiro's research examines charge transport mechanisms in protein-based molecular junctions, with expertise in surface functionalization, nano-fabrication, and low-temperature electronic measurements. His recent work explores temperature-independent electron transport in bacteriorhodopsin films and bias-induced conductance switching in mutated azurin junctions.
His publications reveal trends in molecular electronics, including interfacial energy barriers, optoelectronic properties, and quantum transport anomalies in protein-based devices. He leads the Soft Materials & Interfaces Laboratory at IISER-TVM, developing hybrid electronics combining semiconductors with molecular components.
- Scientific Awards:
- Marie Sklodowska-Curie fellowship (EurotechPostdoc2, European Commission)
- Azrieli Postdoctoral Fellowship (Canadian-Israeli bilateral)
- VATAT Postdoctoral Fellowship, Israel
- MSc Chemistry Gold medalist (NIT-Trichy)
- NTSE scholarship (India)
Dr. Fereiro has received funding from the European Commission (Marie Curie), Technical University of Munich, and Canadian-Israeli bilateral programs. His work bridges chemistry, physics, and material science to create novel bioelectronic devices.
The Soft Materials & Interfaces Laboratory at IISER-TVM, led by Dr. Fereiro, specializes in designing functional bio/molecular electronic devices with applications in chemical sensing and photonics. The group employs in-situ spectroscopy and nano-fabrication to study biomolecular junctions.
