Maxime Contreras

Spanish Ministry
• Spearheaded R&D initiatives focused on cutting-edge photoactive materials and large-scale PEC device integration.
• Engineered and optimized WO3/WSe2 tandem prototypes, significantly enhancing solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency.
• Conducted in-depth investigations into co-catalyst systems (Pt, MoS2) and membrane integration strategies, driving improvements in device performance.
• Coordinated comprehensive experimental designs, data analyses, and technical reporting to bolster ongoing research and prototype advancements.
• Supervised and mentored junior researchers, fostering a collaborative and innovative lab environment.

European FOTO H2 Project (Horizon 2020)
• Developed innovative nanostructured hematite and copper oxide photoelectrodes, enhancing solar-fuel efficiency.
• Optimized material stability and performance via advanced doping techniques, heterojunctions, and catalytic surface engineering.
• Successfully designed and scaled up tandem photoelectrochemical cells, increasing module size from 1 cm² to 100 cm².
• Engineered custom lab equipment, including flux cells, UV reactors, and gas analysis systems, to streamline performance testing.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and foster knowledge exchange in advanced materials and electrochemical systems.

• Engineered BaxCa1-xTiyZr1-yO3 nanoparticles through innovative supercritical fluid processing, optimizing material properties for advanced applications.
• Enhanced dielectric and mechanical performance of ceramics via spark plasma sintering, achieving significant improvements in material density and integrity.
• Conducted comprehensive dielectric characterization of lead-free electronic components, contributing to the development of sustainable technologies in electrochemical systems.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive technology development initiatives, focusing on advanced materials and surface coatings for high-performance applications.
• Leveraged expertise in materials characterization to support R&D efforts, ensuring alignment with industry standards and fostering innovation in the field.

• Engineered advanced piezoelectric ceramics and hydroxyapatite composites, enhancing performance for biomedical applications.
• Executed precise sintering processes and comprehensive dielectric testing, leading to significant improvements in mechanical strength and structural integrity.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to innovate material solutions, driving advancements in electrochemical systems and surface coatings.
• Applied analytical techniques for materials characterization, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technologies in R&D.
• Demonstrated a strong commitment to optimizing material properties, resulting in superior performance metrics in lab-scale experiments.