Nicoleta Nicoara

Nicoleta Nicoara is a Research Scientist and Principal Investigator in the Sadewasser Research Group at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL). She specializes in advanced scanning probe microscopy for characterizing energy materials, particularly chalcopyrite-based solar cells.

Education

• PhD in Condensed Matter Physics, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
• Post-doctoral Research, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Nicoara's research focuses on Condensed Matter Physics, Scanning Probe Microscopy, and Energy Materials. She investigates the optoelectronic properties of chalcopyrite semiconductors (Cu(In,Ga)Se2) for high-efficiency solar cells, developing methodologies for nanoscale characterization of interfaces and grain boundaries.

Her recent publications (2017-2020) examine alkali post-deposition treatments (e.g., KF, RbF) and their impact on solar cell performance, revealing mechanisms of grain boundary passivation and interface formation. These studies, published in journals like Nature Communications, advance the understanding of chalcopyrite solar cell technology.

No scientific awards are mentioned in the available information.

As a Principal Investigator, Nicoara leads research projects within the Sadewasser Research Group. The text does not provide details on student advising or specific research grants.