Alberto Casado

Physics PhD | Researcher

About me

I am a goal-oriented physicist with over 15 years of experience in semiconductor Physics and optoelectronic devices, lately specializing in technical support and customer engagement. My expertise in data analysis, project management, and customer-oriented roles enable me to optimize system performance and enhance customer satisfaction. Passionate about managing research projects, I thrive at the intersection of Physics, Technology and client support, ensuring seamless tool integration and maximizing user capabilities. I am committed to continuous professional development, focusing on advanced coursework in quantum computing and semiconductor processes, which equip me to contribute effectively to cutting-edge projects.

Professional Experience

2024 - 2025 Patent Specialist, Papula-Nevinpat (Helsinki, Finland)

• Managed client patent portfolios, guiding the patent application process from invention through drafting, grant, and beyond.
• Conducted technical analysis for patent applications to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Reviewed and evaluated technological innovations across software, hardware, and Physics-based applications.
• Collaborated with legal and scientific teams to provide technical insights and strategies for intellectual property protection.
• Analysed and searched extensive prior-art databases, contributing to informed decision-making.

2022 - 2024 Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Dispelix (Espoo, Finland)

• Led manufacturing projects for optical waveguides used in augmented reality applications, overseeing processes from concept to execution.
• Developed hard-master replication processes in a clean room environment, significantly improving process efficiency and reducing fabrication times.
• Effectively communicated with project managers and customers to align on project specifications and expectations.
• Delivered samples promptly and presented detailed reports to diverse stakeholders, enhancing communication and project transparency.
• Contributed to process optimization and consolidation initiatives, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency while mentoring team members in standard protocols.

2017 – 2022 Postdoctoral Researcher, Aalto University (Espoo, Finland)

• Designed, fabricated and characterized various optoelectronic devices, contributing to the advancement of the field.
• Created simulation models for LEDs and photovoltaic cells, deepening the understanding of device performance and the electroluminescent cooling effect.
• Developed Python-based tools for statistical analysis of complex datasets, streamlining data processing of hundreds of devices.
• Maintained and operated sophisticated fabrication and characterization systems, ensuring high-quality results.
• Supervised and trained junior researchers in experimental techniques and analytical methods.

2017 Research Assistant, EU-JRC (Ispra, Italy)

• Contributed to the development of IEC measurement standards for bifacial photovoltaic modules.
• Conducted experimental analyses using industrial-standard simulation tools, enhancing the reliability of research findings.

2008 – 2013 Junior Researcher, CIEMAT (Madrid, Spain)

• Developed semi-empirical models to optimize solar-cell front- and back-contact designs.
• Fabricated and characterized materials using advanced fabrication and characterisation techniques.

Skills

Programming Proficient in Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn), MATLAB and git.

Data Analysis Expertise in experimental design, statistical modeling, predictive analysis and machine learning.

Technical Extensive knowledge of fabrication techniques such as MOVPE, PECVD, ICP-RIE, PVD, thermal evaporation and photolithography.

Skilled in characterisation techniques such as AFM, SEM, ellipsometry, XRD, IV curves, confocal microscopy, micro-Raman spectroscopy, optical reflectance and transmission, spectrophotometry and XPS.

Strengths Strong communication, team leadership, self-directed learning and critical thinking skills.

Languages Spanish (Native), English (C2), French (B2), Italian (B1), Swedish and Finnish (A1)

Education

2016 Ph.D. in Physics, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain)

• Focus: Optoelectronic devices/materials simulation, modeling, fabrication, and characterization.

2012 M.Sc. in Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

2008 B.Sc. in Physics, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Spain)

Professional development

2025

• IBM Basics of Quantum Information [in progress] (IBM, Quantum Platform)
• Quantum Algorithms [in progress] (IQM)
• Quantum Enigmas [in progress] (IBM)
• IQM Winter Quantum School (IQM)
• Foundations of Quantum Computing (IQM)
• Materials and Machine Learning workshop (Baylor University)

2024

• The Complete SQL Bootcamp: Go from Zero to Hero (Udemy)
• Python for Time Series Data Analysis – (Udemy)
• Python for Data Science and Machine Learning – (Udemy)
• Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics (Udemy)
• Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp (Udemy)
• Foundations of Finance - (University of Cambridge)
• Financial Markets - (Yale University)

Publications

Conferences

• Efficient fully-coupled electro-optical simulation framework for large-area planar device; T. Sadi, A. Casado, I. Radevici, P. Kivisaari and J. Oksanen; NUSOD (2019)
• Temperature dependence of thermophotonic energy transfer in intracavity structures; A. Casado, I. Radevici, T. Sadi and J. Oksanen; SPIE (2019)
• Electroluminescent cooling using double diode structures; T. Sadi, I. Radevici, P. Kivisaari, A. Casado and J. Oksanen; NUSOD (2018)
• Electrical indoor performance of bifacial silicon PV modules under different settings affecting the rear reflected irradiance; Juan Lopez-Garcia, Alberto Casado and Tony Sample; 33rd EU-PVSEC (2017)
• Transverse-collection mechanisms in silicon- heterojunction solar cells; A. Casado, R. Barrio, J. J. Gandia and J. Carabe; 33rd EU-PVSEC (2017)
• Effect of the passivating a-Si:H layer on laser-fired contacts in p-CZ silicon-heterojuntion solar cells; R. Barrio, N. González, A. Casado, S.Fernández, J.P.González, D.Muñoz, C.Molpeceres, J.J. Gandía, J.Cárabe; 28th EU-PVSEC (2014)
• Influence of the CF4/O2 plasma treatment of ZnO:Al on the performance of a-Si p-i-n solar cells; J.D. Santos, S. Fernandez, A. Casado et al.; EMCMRE-1 (2012)
• Microcrystalline silicon material for silicon- heterojunction solar cells; A. Casado et al.; EMCMRE-1 (2011)
• Optimization of laser-firing processes for silicon- heterojunction solar-cell back contacts; I. Sanchez-Aniorte, R. Barrio, A. Casado et al.; E-MRS Spring Conference (2011)
• Front- contact-grid design for silicon-heterojunction solar cells; A. Casado et al.; 25th EU-PVSEC (2010)

Journals

• On the temperature dependence of the efficiency of electroluminescence; A. Casado, I. Radevici, T. Sadi and J.Oksanen; Journal of Applied Physics, 126, 173102 (2019)
• Electrical performance of bi-facial silicon PV modules under different indoor mounting configurations affecting the rear reflected irradiance; J. Lopez-Garcia, A. Casado and T.Sample; Solar Energy 177, pp.471 - 482 (2019)
• Effect of interface recombination on the efficiency of intracavity double diode structures; T. Sadi, I.Radevici, P. Kivisaari, A. Casado and J. Oksanen; Optical and Quantum Electronics 51, 6 (2019)
• Microcrystalline silicon material for silicon-heterojunction solar cells; A. Casado et. al.; ScienceJet-C11 (2012)
• Optimization of laser-firing processes for silicon-heterojunction solar-cell back contacts; I. Sánchez-Aniorte, R.Barrio, A. Casado et al.; Applied Surface Science 258. 23, pp.9443-9446 (2012)
• Influence of the CF4/O2 plasma treatment of ZnO:Al on the performance of a-Sip-i-n solar cells; Santos,J.D., S. Fernandez, A. Casado et al.; ScienceJet-C11.1 (2012)

Last updated

Dec 2025