Yoshiko Nanao

Dr. Yoshiko Nanao is a Research Fellow at the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on epitaxy, superconductivity, thin films, and antiviral surfaces. She holds a Doctor of Engineering from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (2019).

Research Interests: Dr. Nanao’s work spans materials science and condensed matter physics, including the growth of thin films via molecular beam epitaxy and their applications in antiviral surfaces. She explores superconductivity in oxide materials and the interplay of magnetic phenomena in complex oxides.

Publications: Her recent work includes studies on titanium nitride thin films, AgCrSe₂ epitaxy, and the inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 on metal surfaces. These contributions highlight advancements in materials synthesis and biomedical applications.

Awards: No specific awards are listed in the provided texts.

Grants & Advising: Details on grants and student advising are not explicitly mentioned, though her collaborative projects suggest involvement in interdisciplinary research teams.

Labs/Teams: Part of the School’s research teams, contributing to datasets on epitaxial growth and materials characterization.