Adrian David | Synthesis | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Dr. Adrian David, University of Caen Normandy, France.
Dr. Adrian David is an Associate Professor at UNICAEN and Deputy Head of the Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Department in Caen, France. He specializes in materials science, focusing on vanadates, nickelates, and titanates thin films. His research involves PLD synthesis, superlattice optimization, and interfacial studies. With over 54 publications, he has led multiple funded projects, including OpTCO and Citron. He has supervised several Ph.D. students and serves as a Guest Editor for the journal Coatings. His contributions in thin film growth and epitaxial structures make him a key figure in advanced materials research. 🏗️📡
Publication Profile
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Education & Experience 
- Ph.D. in Materials Science (2010) – University of Caen 🏅
- Postdoctoral Fellow (2011-2012) – Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 🌏
- Lecturer (2012-2013) – University of Caen Basse-Normandie 📚
- Associate Professor (2013-present) – UNICAEN-CRISMAT 🔬
- Deputy Head of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Department (2021-present) – UNICAEN 🏫
Suitability Summary
Dr. Adrian David, an Associate Professor at UNICAEN and Deputy Head of the Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Department, is a distinguished researcher in materials science, making him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His expertise lies in thin film synthesis, superlattices, and poly-oriented substrates, with a strong focus on vanadates, nickelates, and titanates. Through pioneering work in Pulsed Laser Deposition (PLD), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), he has significantly contributed to advancing the field.
Professional Development 
Dr. Adrian David has built a strong academic career in materials science, with a primary focus on thin film synthesis, structural analysis, and interface engineering. He has served as a Guest Editor for the journal Coatings, leading special issues on epitaxial thin film growth. He actively collaborates with international research teams, securing funding for national and state-funded projects like OpTCO and Citron. His research employs advanced characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM, EBSD, PPMS, and SQUID, ensuring high-impact contributions to thin-film physics and functional materials. 🏗️🔍📡
Research Focus 
Dr. Adrian David’s research lies in the synthesis, characterization, and optimization of thin films, particularly in vanadates, nickelates, and titanates. His expertise spans PLD (Pulsed Laser Deposition) techniques, epitaxial growth, and interface studies. Using RHEED, XRD, SEM, and TEM, he investigates the correlation between material structures and properties. His work extends to multilayered superlattices for applications in nanoelectronics and functional materials. As a project leader, he explores novel coatings and thin-film engineering to enhance device performance and industrial applications. His research contributes significantly to the development of next-generation materials for advanced technologies. 🏗️⚡📊
Awards & Honors 🏆
- Deputy Head of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Department – UNICAEN (2021-present) 🏫
- Editorial Board Member – Coatings (since 2019) 📝
- Guest Editor – Coatings: State-of-the-Art Research in France (2020) 🇫🇷
- Guest Editor – Coatings: Recent Progress in Epitaxial Growth of Thin Films (2024) 🏗️
- Project Leader – OpTCO (2020-2022) & Citron (2021-2025) 🔬💡
Publication Top Notes
Influence of the SrVO₃ thin film thickness integrated on glass thanks to [Ca₂Nb₃O₁₀]⁻ nanosheets – Applied Surface Science, 2025 – 
Tuning the Transparency Window of SrVO₃ Transparent Conducting Oxide – ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2024 –
Investigation of optical transitions and electrical properties in LaVO₃/SrTiO₃ heterostructure – Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 2024 – Cited by: 2
Enhancing implant performance: 20% reduction in Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial initial formation with Cu₀.₇₅Ti₀.₂₅O₂ coating – AIP Advances, 2023 –
Scanning Precession Electron Tomography (SPET) for Structural Analysis of Thin Films along Their Thickness – Symmetry, 2023 – Cited by: 1