Sergio B. Mendes

Sergio B. Mendes is a Professor of Physics at the University of Louisville, specializing in optical material science and spectroscopic techniques. He earned his Ph.D. in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona and conducts research on electro-active optical devices for sensing applications.

His work focuses on developing advanced spectroelectrochemical platforms, including evanescent-wave cavity ring-down spectroscopy for virus detection (e.g., influenza, SARS-CoV-2) and surface plasmon resonance sensors. Recent publications explore electrochromic materials, protein adsorption dynamics, and pyroelectric energy conversion systems.

Mendes' laboratory develops electrically modulated interfaces for real-time monitoring of biomolecular interactions, with applications in medical diagnostics and environmental sensing. His research integrates principles from photonics, materials science, and electrochemistry to create next-generation optical sensors.