Jessica Gil-Londoño

Biography

Physicist with a Focus on Nanotechnology and Solid State Physics
With a background in solid-state physics, I have developed a deep interest in the potential of nanotechnology. My research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, specifically for energy and environmental applications. I am particularly motivated by the challenge of tailoring optoelectronic and photocatalytic properties by tuning structural defects in nanomaterials, with the aim of contributing to solutions in energy sustainability.

Technical Expertise
I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of nanomaterial synthesis techniques, including sol-gel, co-precipitation, hydrothermal methods, solid-state reactions, and thermal polymerization. I have also gained valuable experience in handling reagents and operating controlled-atmosphere furnaces.

Materials Characterization Skills
I have knowledge and practical experience with several advanced materials characterization methods, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), nitrogen adsorption-desorption, and a variety of microscopy and spectroscopy techniques (TEM, fluorescence microscopy, UV-Vis, DRS, XPS, EDS, FTIR, EPR, and PL). Additionally, I have expertise in thermal (TG, DSC), electrical (I-V), and electrochemical techniques (impedance, photocurrent).

Computational and Software Skills
Over time, I have developed programming skills with C/C++, Mathematica, Scilab, and Gnuplot, alongside experience with specialized software such as CasaXPS, TOPAS, Profex, Texmaker, MagicPlot, Fiji, Origin, Qtiplot, Vesta and DigitalMicrograph.