MARIA CONCEPCION NISTAL FERNANDEZ

Maria Concepción Nistal Fernández is a Research Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), affiliated with the Department of Applied Physics within the Faculty of Physics. She holds a doctorate from USC, awarded in 1994 for her thesis on Geometric phases in electromagnetic coupling processes, supervised by Dr. Daniel Baldomir Fernández and Dr. Jesús Liñares Beiras. Her research focuses on quantum materials and photonics, with membership in the Strategic Grouping in Materials (AEMAT) and leadership in the QMatterPhotonics research group.

Her academic career emphasizes theoretical and applied studies in optics and geometric phases, contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of physics and materials science. No specific awards or grants are mentioned in the provided text, but her affiliation with AEMAT indicates active participation in strategic research initiatives.