Thierry Maffeis

Dr. Thierry Maffeis is an Associate Professor in the Electronic and Electrical Engineering Department within the School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University. His research focuses on the fabrication, characterization, and application of zinc oxide nanostructures, with particular emphasis on understanding how surface chemistry affects electrical and optical properties for improved gas sensing devices.

Dr. Maffeis specializes in several key research areas including Zinc Oxide Nanostructures, Surface Science, Gas Sensing, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, and Cryo-electron microscopy. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in sensor technology, nanoelectronics, and environmental monitoring. He employs a wide range of advanced characterization techniques including field emission SEM, scanning probe microscopy, and photoluminescence to investigate nanoscale phenomena.

Analysis of Dr. Maffeis's recent publications reveals a strong focus on surface engineering of zinc oxide nanostructures, particularly examining how treatments like vacuum annealing and argon bombardment affect electrical properties and band structure. His research spans both fundamental materials science and practical applications, with significant contributions to gas sensor development. Additionally, he has expanded his expertise into interdisciplinary areas including nanotoxicology, biocontrol using entomopathogenic fungi, and biomedical applications of nanomaterials.

Dr. Maffeis actively supervises multiple PhD and master's students across diverse research projects. His current supervision includes work on designer nanoparticles for biomedicine and energy, deposition and photonics of clusters and devices, and surface studies of gas sensing materials. He has recently overseen the completion of PhD projects on forecasting solar energy generation using machine learning and production of nanoparticles for various applications. His teaching responsibilities include Introduction to Electromagnetics, Applied Electromagnetics, and Nanoscale Structures and Devices.