Joseph Christopher

Joseph Christopher is a Research Fellow in the Department of Information Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy. His academic journey includes a BSc in Physics from St. John’s College, India (2004–2007), an MSc in Physics from The American College, India (2010), and a PhD in Electronics Engineering from the University of Rome Tor Vergata (2016). He has held positions at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IMM), Keysight Labs (Austria), and CNRS-IEMN (France). His research focuses on nanoscale material characterization using microwave microscopy, RF/microwave devices, and nanoelectronics engineering.

Education

• BSc Physics, St. John’s College, India (2004–2007)
• MSc Physics, The American College, India (2010)
• PhD Electronics Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata (2016)

Research Interests

Joseph’s work centers on advancing nanoscale material analysis via scanning microwave microscopy (SMM) and developing RF/microwave technologies. He explores applications in 2D materials, biological structures, and integrated circuits, with a focus on artificial permittivity/permeability engineering for next-generation electronics.

Awards

• Marie Curie ITN Research Fellowship (2013–2016)
• Institute Post-doctoral Fellowship (2017)

Advising & Projects

He contributed to the European Commission’s NANOMICROWAVE project (2013–2016) and has held post-doctoral and visiting researcher roles at IIT Madras, CNR-IMM, Keysight Labs, and CNRS-IEMN. His research bridges fundamental material science with applied microwave engineering.

Labs & Collaborations

His affiliations include the Microwave Laboratory (IIT Madras), CNR-IMM Rome, Keysight Labs (Linz), and CNRS-IEMN (Lille). These collaborations have shaped his interdisciplinary approach to nanoelectronics and microwave device innovation.