Julien Legendre

Dr. Julien Legendre is a Researcher at The Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) in the Thermal Photonics department. He holds a PhD in Energy and Thermal Sciences from INSA Lyon (France). His research focuses on advanced thermal and photonic systems, including smart window technologies, radiative heat engines, and near-field thermophotonic energy harvesting. He develops computational tools like CRESCENT-1D to model energy transport in heterostructures. His work bridges material science and engineering to enhance energy efficiency in thermal management and renewable energy systems.

Key research areas include thermal engineering, photonics, and nanotechnology applications in energy harvesting. His recent studies address non-radiative losses in semiconductor devices and optimize thermophotonic systems for practical implementation. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions to near-field thermophotonic devices demonstrate significant innovation in the field.