Sergio Catalan Gomez

Sergio Catalan Gomez is a researcher at the University Institute of Optoelectronic Systems and Microtechnology (ISOM) and a member of the Department of Electrical, Electronic Automation and Applied Physics at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). His career spans roles in Microelectronics and Semiconductors groups at UAM and UPM, focusing on plasmonic nanoparticles, biosensing platforms, and silicon photovoltaics.

• Current affiliation: Instituto de Energía Solar (UPM), Silicon and New Concepts Group
• Past affiliations: Instituto de Ciencias de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM-CSIC), University of Alabama (collaboration)

Research Areas: Combines expertise in solid state physics, optoelectronic devices, and low-dimensional materials for applications in biosensing, photovoltaics, and optoelectronics. Key interests include plasmonics, hybrid 2D material systems, and cancer biomarker detection.

Scientific Contributions: 12 publications (11 JCR-indexed, 1 conference proceeding), 10+ international conference contributions, and involvement in 6 research projects. His work on GaAsSbN-capped InAs/GaAs quantum dots and transparent conductive oxides demonstrates interdisciplinary innovation.

• FPI fellowship recipient
• PhD with Cum Laude and International Mention