William Chamorro

PhD and prolific project coordinator with 5+ years in the energy and sustainable technologies sector.

Research Expertise

nanomaterials
Sputtering
XRD
electrocatalysis
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Condensed Matter Physics
Acoustics and Ultrasonics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Surfaces and Interfaces
Electrochemistry
Polymers and Plastics
Bioengineering
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Spectroscopy
Computer Science Applications
Molecular Biology
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Instrumentation

About

As a PhD in Materials Sciences with a robust background in project management and research, I specialize in nanotechnology, particularly in renewable energy and semiconductors. My career spans across significant roles , where I have led cross-functional global teams, managed substantial research projects, and developed innovative technologies. I have a proven track record of securing funding, crafting compelling business cases, and forging strategic partnerships. I am fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and am adept at engaging diverse stakeholders. My passion lies in leveraging my expertise to drive groundbreaking research and innovation in the clean energy sector. My commitment to sustainability and technical acumen align perfectly with the collaborative goals of NotedSource.

Publications

Local Structure-Driven Localized Surface Plasmon Absorption and Enhanced Photoluminescence in ZnO-Au Thin Films

The Journal of Physical Chemistry C / Dec 19, 2016

Chamorro, W., Ghanbaja, J., Battie, Y., Naciri, A. E., Soldera, F., Mücklich, F., & Horwat, D. (2016). Local Structure-Driven Localized Surface Plasmon Absorption and Enhanced Photoluminescence in ZnO-Au Thin Films. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 120(51), 29405–29413. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b09974

Near-room temperature single-domain epitaxy of reactively sputtered ZnO films

Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics / May 24, 2013

Chamorro, W., Horwat, D., Pigeat, P., Miska, P., Migot, S., Soldera, F., Boulet, P., & Mücklich, F. (2013). Near-room temperature single-domain epitaxy of reactively sputtered ZnO films. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 46(23), 235107. https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3727/46/23/235107

Generalized Effective Medium Theory to Extract the Optical Properties of Two-Dimensional Nonspherical Metallic Nanoparticle Layers

The Journal of Physical Chemistry C / Feb 26, 2014

Battie, Y., En Naciri, A., Chamorro, W., & Horwat, D. (2014). Generalized Effective Medium Theory to Extract the Optical Properties of Two-Dimensional Nonspherical Metallic Nanoparticle Layers. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 118(9), 4899–4905. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp4119343

Junction formation of Cu3BiS3 investigated by Kelvin probe force microscopy and surface photovoltage measurements

Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology / Mar 23, 2012

Mesa, F., Chamorro, W., Vallejo, W., Baier, R., Dittrich, T., Grimm, A., Lux-Steiner, M. C., & Sadewasser, S. (2012). Junction formation of Cu3BiS3 investigated by Kelvin probe force microscopy and surface photovoltage measurements. Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 3, 277–284. Portico. https://doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.3.31

Optical and structural study of In2S3 thin films growth by co-evaporation and chemical bath deposition (CBD) on Cu3BiS3

Applied Surface Science / Sep 01, 2015

Mesa, F., Chamorro, W., & Hurtado, M. (2015). Optical and structural study of In2S3 thin films growth by co-evaporation and chemical bath deposition (CBD) on Cu3BiS3. Applied Surface Science, 350, 38–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.04.032

Synthesis of Platinum Nanoparticles by Plasma Sputtering onto Glycerol: Effect of Argon Pressure on Their Physicochemical Properties

The Journal of Physical Chemistry C / Jan 27, 2021

Orozco-Montes, V., Caillard, A., Brault, P., Chamorro-Coral, W., Bigarre, J., Sauldubois, A., Andreazza, P., Cuynet, S., Baranton, S., & Coutanceau, C. (2021). Synthesis of Platinum Nanoparticles by Plasma Sputtering onto Glycerol: Effect of Argon Pressure on Their Physicochemical Properties. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 125(5), 3169–3179. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.0c09746

Insights on the unique electro-catalytic behavior of PtBi/C materials

Electrochimica Acta / Jan 01, 2020

Kouamé, B. S. R., Baranton, S., Brault, P., Canaff, C., Chamorro-Coral, W., Caillard, A., De Oliveira Vigier, K., & Coutanceau, C. (2020). Insights on the unique electro-catalytic behavior of PtBi/C materials. Electrochimica Acta, 329, 135161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2019.135161

Role of Cu+ on ZnS:Cu p-type semiconductor films grown by sputtering: influence of substitutional Cu in the structural, optical and electronic properties

RSC Advances / Jan 01, 2016

Chamorro, W., Shyju, T. S., Boulet, P., Migot, S., Ghanbaja, J., Miska, P., Kuppusami, P., & Pierson, J. F. (2016). Role of Cu+ on ZnS:Cu p-type semiconductor films grown by sputtering: influence of substitutional Cu in the structural, optical and electronic properties. RSC Advances, 6(49), 43480–43488. https://doi.org/10.1039/c6ra05819a

New strategies for the synthesis of ZnO and Al‐doped ZnO films by reactive magnetron sputtering at room temperature

physica status solidi c / Sep 15, 2016

Horwat, D., Mickan, M., & Chamorro, W. (2016). New strategies for the synthesis of ZnO and Al‐doped ZnO films by reactive magnetron sputtering at room temperature. Physica Status Solidi c, 13(10–12), 951–957. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/pssc.201600136

Celdas solares orgánicas, una perspectiva hacia el futuro

ELEMENTOS / May 27, 2013

Chamorro Coral, W. A., & Urrego Riveros, S. (2013). Celdas solares orgánicas, una perspectiva hacia el futuro. ELEMENTOS, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.15765/e.v2i2.181

The role of oxygen on the growth of palladium clusters synthesized by gas aggregation source

Plasma Processes and Polymers / May 02, 2019

Chamorro‐Coral, W., Caillard, A., Brault, P., Andreazza, P., Coutanceau, C., & Baranton, S. (2019). The role of oxygen on the growth of palladium clusters synthesized by gas aggregation source. Plasma Processes and Polymers, 16(7). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/ppap.201900006

Molecular dynamics simulations of initial Pd and PdO nanocluster growth in a magnetron gas aggregation source

Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering / Jun 01, 2019

Brault, P., Chamorro-Coral, W., Chuon, S., Caillard, A., Bauchire, J.-M., Baranton, S., Coutanceau, C., & Neyts, E. (2019). Molecular dynamics simulations of initial Pd and PdO nanocluster growth in a magnetron gas aggregation source. Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering, 13(2), 324–329. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11705-019-1792-5

Binary and ternary Pt-based clusters grown in a plasma multimagnetron-based gas aggregation source: electrocatalytic evaluation towards glycerol oxidation

Nanoscale Advances / Jan 01, 2021

Chamorro-Coral, W., Caillard, A., Brault, P., Baranton, S., & Coutanceau, C. (2021). Binary and ternary Pt-based clusters grown in a plasma multimagnetron-based gas aggregation source: electrocatalytic evaluation towards glycerol oxidation. Nanoscale Advances, 3(6), 1730–1740. https://doi.org/10.1039/d0na01009j

Study of electrical and morphological properties of AgInSe<inf>2</inf> thin films grown by co-evaporation

2010 35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference / Jun 01, 2010

Arredondo, C. A., Mesa, F., & Gordillo, G. (2010, June). Study of electrical and morphological properties of AgInSe&lt;inf&gt;2&lt;/inf&gt; thin films grown by co-evaporation. 2010 35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/pvsc.2010.5614199

Estudio de temperatura de síntesis sobre las propiedades estructurales de AgInS2 y AgInSe2 para ser empleados como capa absorbente en celdas solares tipo tándem

ELEMENTOS / May 27, 2013

Arredondo Orozco, C. A., & Gordillo, G. (2013). Estudio de temperatura de síntesis sobre las propiedades estructurales de AgInS2 y AgInSe2 para ser empleados como capa absorbente en celdas solares tipo tándem. ELEMENTOS, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.15765/e.v2i2.180

Síntesis y estudio del efecto del sustrato sobre las propiedades morfológicas de películas delgadas de Silicio intrínseco

Avances Investigación en Ingeniería / Dec 01, 2010

Dussan Cuenca, A., Mesa Rodríguez, F. G., & Hidalgo, C. (2010). Síntesis y estudio del efecto del sustrato sobre las propiedades morfológicas de películas delgadas de Silicio intrínseco. Avances Investigación En Ingeniería, 13(1), 26. https://doi.org/10.18041/1794-4953/avances.1.342

Laminin as a Biomarker of Blood–Brain Barrier Disruption under Neuroinflammation: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Molecular Sciences / Jun 17, 2022

Zapata-Acevedo, J. F., García-Pérez, V., Cabezas-Pérez, R., Losada-Barragán, M., Vargas-Sánchez, K., & González-Reyes, R. E. (2022). Laminin as a Biomarker of Blood–Brain Barrier Disruption under Neuroinflammation: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(12), 6788. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23126788

Optical properties of ZnO thin films deposited by dc reactive magnetron sputtering

Vacuum / Feb 01, 1993

Meng, L., Andritschky, M., & dos Santos, M. (1993). Optical properties of ZnO thin films deposited by dc reactive magnetron sputtering. Vacuum, 44(2), 105–109. https://doi.org/10.1016/0042-207x(93)90357-g

Síntesis de películas delgadas de ZnS por CBD para uso como capa buffer en celdas solares basadas en Cu2SnZnS4

ELEMENTOS / Sep 05, 2013

Cruz Lemuz, S. D., Correa Hoyos, J. M., Chamorro, W., Becerra, R. A., Alexander Suarez, H., Rodríguez Bejarano, O., & Gordillo Guzmán, G. (2013). Síntesis de películas delgadas de ZnS por CBD para uso como capa buffer en celdas solares basadas en Cu2SnZnS4. ELEMENTOS, 3(3). https://doi.org/10.15765/e.v3i3.419

Education

Université de Lorraine

PhD in Material Sciences / December, 2014

Nancy

Universität des Saarlandes

PhD in Material Engineering / December, 2014

Saarbrucken

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Master in Sciences-Chemistry, Chemistry / August, 2010

Bogota

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Chemist, Chemistry / September, 2008

Bogota

Experience

Universidad de los Andes

Postdoctoral researcher / December, 2020Present

Groupe de recherches sur l'énergétique des milieux ionisés

Postdoctoral Position / May, 2017June, 2019

Institut Jean Lamour

Postdoctoral Position / December, 2014March, 2016

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