Kevin de Oliveira

Kevin de Oliveira is a Researcher at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), where he works in the Salomé Research Group. He has been employed at INL since 2019, initially as a Research Fellow and currently as a Researcher since July 2023. His work focuses on nanofabrication and coatings for optoelectronic applications.

Education:

• M.Sc. in Micro and Nanotechnologies Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Nova University of Lisbon (2019)

Kevin's primary research areas include nanofabrication, coatings technology, and photovoltaics. Specifically, he develops passivation layers for solar cells and alternative coatings to replace toxic chromium. His work bridges materials science and engineering for sustainable energy applications.

His recent publications (2021) focus on silicon oxide (SiOx) layers for thin-film solar cells, addressing interface passivation and substrate patterning in CIGS solar cells. The research emphasizes industrial viability and optimization of ultrathin structures.

Kevin has contributed to several research projects at INL, including the H2020-funded ARCIGS-M (2019-2020), the PT2020-funded SafeChrome (2020-2023), and the current PRR Project R2UTechnologies. These projects focus on advancing solar cell technology and developing environmentally friendly coatings.

He is part of the NOA (Nanofabrication for Optoelectronic Applications) group and the Salomé Research Group at INL, where he utilizes microfabrication and characterization techniques.