Alberto Casado

Physics PhD | Researcher

About me

Big-picture thinker and goal-oriented professional with over 12 years of experience in semiconductor Physics, optoelectronic devices and data analysis, and more recently in patent drafting and prosecution. Strong foundation in Python programming, statistical modeling, and data-driven decision-making. Fascinated by the intersection of Physics, Mathematics and Technology. Eternal learner with a deep interest in photonics, quantum computing, education, project management and algorithm development.

Professional Experience

2023 - 2025 Patent Specialist, Papula-Nevinpat, Helsinki, Finland

• Managed client patent portfolios, guided and supervised the patent application process from invention through drafting, grant, and beyond.
• Conducted technical analysis for patent applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Reviewed and evaluated technological innovations in various domains, including software, hardware, and physics-based applications.
• Collaborated with legal and scientific teams to provide technical insights and strategy for intellectual property protection.
• Analysed and searched large datasets of prior-art libraries

2022 - 2023 Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Dispelix, Espoo, Finland

• Led manufacturing projects, developing processes for the fabrication and characterisation of optical waveguides to be used in AR (augmented reality) applications, from concept to execution.
• Fully developed hard-master replication processes in a clean room environment, improving process efficiency and minimising fabrication times.
• Delivered samples within tight deadlines and presented reports to diverse stakeholders.
• Contributed to process optimization and consolidation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Mentored and guided team members, introducing them to standard protocols and tools.

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

• Designed, fabricated and characterised several types of optoelectronic devices.
• Created simulation models for LEDs and PV cells, enhancing the understanding of devices performance and the electroluminescent cooling effect of LEDs.
• Developed Python-based tools for statistical analysis of complex datasets containing several characteristics of hundreds of devices per wafer.
• Maintained and operated advanced fabrication and characterization systems.
• Supervised and trained junior researchers (Masters and PhD. students) on experimental and analytical tools.

2017 Research Assistant, EU-JRC, Ispra, Italy

• Contributed to developing IEC measurement standards for bi-facial photovoltaic modules.
• Conducted experimental analysis using industrial-standard simulation tools.
• Supported junior researchers in laboratory techniques and methodologies.

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 spectroscopy and analysis techniques.

Skills

Programming: Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, matplotlib), MATLAB, C, R, Unix, git

Data Analysis and Machine Learning: Statistical modeling, predictive analytics, experimental design, Monte Carlo simulations (basic understanding), time series analysis

Technical Expertise: Semiconductor materials and optoelectronic devices fabrication (MOVPE, PECVD, ICP-RIE, PVD, Evaporation, Photolithography, EBL), characterization techniques (AFM, SEM, Ellipsometry, XRD, IV curves, Confocal Microscopy, Spectrophotometry, Micro-Raman spectroscopy, Optical Reflectance and Transmission, XPS)

Strengths: Self learner, curious, courageous, passionate, flexible, persistent, self-guided, problem-solver, team player, critical thinker, adaptable, humble, leader, resilient

Languages: Spanish (Native), English (C2), French and Italian (B1), Finnish and Swedish (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, Spain

• Focus: Fabrication and characterization techniques, analysis methods, and programming tools

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

• Focus: Programming, Mathematical and Theoretical Physics, Solid-matter Physics

Additional courses

2025

• Starting a Business (Business Helsinki)
• Business Plan and Calculations Training (Business Helsinki)
• Pathways to Entrepreneurship (Business Espoo)
• Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp (Udemy)
• Materials and Machine Learning workshop - (Baylor University)
• Python for Time Series Data Analysis (Udemy)
• The Complete SQL Bootcamp: Go from Zero to Hero (Udemy)
• Python for Financial Analysis and Algorithmic Trading – (Udemy)
• The complete Financial Analyst Course 2025 – (Udemy)
• Foundations of Finance - (University of Cambridge, edX)

2024

• Financial Markets - (Yale University, Coursera)
• Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance - (MITx, edX)
• Financial Engineering and Risk Management – (Columbia University, Coursera)
• 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 Machine Learning and Data Science Masterclass (Udemy)

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. Barrio1, N. González1, A. Casado1, S.Fernández1, J.P.González1, D.Muñoz2, C.Molpeceres2, J.J. Gandía1, 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

Oct 2025