Orazio Samperi

Orazio Samperi is a Researcher at the Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology Physics at the University of Oslo. His work bridges experimental and computational approaches in materials science, focusing on semiconductor physics and surface chemistry.

• Education: PhD (2021-2024), MSc (2019-2021), and BSc (2015-2019) in Materials Science/Nanotechnologies from the University of Catania, Italy.
• Research Focus: Radiation manipulation of point defects in wide-band gap semiconductors (e.g., silicon carbide), ion implantation, chemical etching, and electrical characterization for power electronics applications.
• Projects: Involved in the Diamond and Gallium Oxide Interfaces for Power Electronics Devices (DOPED) project, contributing to advancements in semiconductor defect profiling.
• Expertise: Combines experimental techniques (SIMS, DLTS, AFM) with computational tools to study defect dynamics and process control in semiconductors.