Francisco Guinea (born January 29, 1953) is a Spanish physicist known for his significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics. He has made influential advancements in the study of graphene and other two-dimensional materials, which have broad applications in nanotechnology and material science.[1][2][3][4]
Francisco Guinea | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 29, 1953 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Alma mater | Autonomous University of Madrid |
| Known for | Graphene research |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Condensed Matter Physics, Nanotechnology |
| Institutions | |
Early life and education
editFrancisco Guinea López completed his Bachelor of Science in physics in 1975 at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. He went on to earn his Ph.D. at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in 1980. His postdoctoral research took him to the University of California, Santa Barbara, under a Fulbright Fellowship from 1982 to 1984.[5]
Academic and research career
editIn 1985, Guinea became an assistant professor at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. By 1987, he was a Senior Researcher at the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC). His career also includes visiting professorships and research positions at several prestigious institutions worldwide, such as the University of Michigan, University of California San Diego, Boston University, and IBM Rüschlikon.[6]
In 2005, Guinea joined IMDEA Nanociencia as a Senior Research Professor. His work spans various areas of condensed matter and statistical physics, with a particular focus on graphene and other two-dimensional materials.[7]
Contributions to science
editFrancisco Guinea is renowned for his contributions to the theoretical modeling of condensed matter systems. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of the electronic properties of graphene, bilayer graphene, and other two-dimensional materials. His work on graphene has revealed novel electronic phases and properties, which have profound implications for nanotechnology and materials science.
Guinea has published over 400 scientific papers, achieving an h-index of 75, and many of his publications have been highly cited.[8]
Awards and honors
editGuinea's research has been recognized with several awards, including the National Prize for Physics in Spain and the Gold Medal of the Spanish Physical Society.[9][10]
In recognition of his significant contributions to science, Francisco Guinea was elected as a Foreign Associate of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in the United States. This honor is one of the highest recognitions a scientist can receive, highlighting his influential role in advancing scientific knowledge on an international scale.[11]
References
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- ^ "Universidad Autónoma de Madrid | UAM". www.uam.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ País, El (2013-05-23). "La investigación del grafeno recibe la Medalla de la Sociedad Española de Física". El País (in Spanish). ISSN 1134-6582. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "BOE-A-2011-18313 Resolución de 2 de noviembre de 2011, de la Secretaría de Estado de Investigación, por la que se conceden los Premios Nacionales de Investigación "Blas Cabrera", "Enrique Moles", "Alejandro Malaspina", "Julio Rey Pastor" y "Juan de la Cierva" correspondientes a 2011". boe.es. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "FRANCISCO GUINEA". ICFO. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Guinea, Francisco" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Professor Francisco Guinea elected to the National Academy of Science". www.imdeananociencia.org. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Francisco Guinea". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Guinea López". www.nanociencia.imdea.org. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "People". nanociencia.imdea.org. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
- ^ "Cinco científicos reciben los Premios Nacionales de Investigación 2011". Agencia SINC (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-07.