Principal Scientist, at Imperial College London, United Kingdom.
Dr. Peter K. Petrov is a Principal Research Scientist at the Department of Materials, Imperial College London, and serves as the Royce Technology Platform Lead for Diverse Thin Film Device Materials at the Henry Royce Institute. As the director of the Thin Film Device Manufacture facility, he provides leading UK universities and industrial partners with advanced resources for nano-scale thin film deposition, device patterning, and electrical characterization. Internationally recognized for his research into functional oxide thin films and microwave tunable devices, Dr. Petrov leads several EPSRC and EU-sponsored projects. His recent collaborations have resulted in significant advancements, including the development of thin Film Bulk Acoustic Resonators (FBARs) with electrically tunable resonance frequencies and methods to reverse pathological bone resorption in diabetic patients.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Petrov earned his Master of Science in Physics and Engineering and his Ph.D. in Technical Sciences from St. Petersburg State Electrotechnical University (LETI) in Russia. Further honing his expertise, he underwent training at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. In February 2007, he joined the Department of Materials at Imperial College London, marking the beginning of his longstanding association with the institution.
Experience 🏫
With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Petrov has made substantial contributions to the field of materials science. At Imperial College London, he leads a research group comprising postdoctoral research associates and Ph.D. students. Together, they have pioneered developments such as the first-ever thin Film Bulk Acoustic Resonators (FBARs) with electrically tunable resonance frequencies and CMOS-compatible alternative plasmonic thin films. His collaborations extend globally, working alongside researchers from leading universities and industrial partners like Ericsson AB and Murata Manufacturing Co.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Petrov’s research focuses on functional oxide thin films, microwave tunable devices, and the development of nano-scale thin films and structures for solar energy harvesting and active plasmonic devices. His interests also encompass the fabrication of nano enclosures for stable vaccine formulations and the development of methods for nanolithography and device fabrication for energy harvesting and biosensing. His interdisciplinary approach bridges materials science, physics, and engineering to address complex challenges.
Awards 🏆
In 2024, Dr. Petrov was honored with the prestigious Henry Royce Institute Award for Innovation by a Technical Professional. This accolade recognizes the significant impact that technical professionals have in advancing technology and deepening our understanding of the material world. Administered by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the Henry Royce Institute, the award underscores Dr. Petrov’s influential contributions to the field.
Top Noted Publications 📚
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“Experimental Observation of Negative Capacitance in Ferroelectrics at Room Temperature”
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“The Rectenna Device: From Theory to Practice (A Review)”
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“Quantifying Figures of Merit for Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance Applications: A Materials Survey”
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“Titanium Oxynitride Thin Films with Tunable Double Epsilon-Near-Zero Behavior for Nanophotonic Applications”
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“Optimised Pulsed Laser Deposition of ZnO Thin Films on Transparent Conducting Substrates”
Conclusion
Dr. Peter K. Petrov is a highly suitable candidate for a Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding contributions to materials science, thin-film technology, and biomedical applications. His leadership in both academic and industrial collaborations, coupled with his prestigious recognitions and impactful research, makes him a strong contender.