During his PhD studies, Xavier Baami González focused on the design and testing of thermoplasmonic nanostructures, primarily nanorings, intended for use as nano-optical surface coatings on glass windows to regulate solar thermal energy. His work encompassed the fabrication of these nanostructures as well as their morphological, optical, and photothermal characterization.

This research represents a significant step toward the development of responsive smart windows capable of dynamically controlling solar heat, thereby reducing overall energy consumption. The successful integration of thermoplasmonic nanostructures into building applications would not only advance the scientific understanding of plasmonic materials but also make a meaningful contribution to the broader goals of sustainable and energy-efficient architecture.

The PhD study was completed at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Faculty of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University.

This summary was prepared by the PhD student.

Time: Monday, 8 December 2025 at 13:15
Place: Building 1514, room 213, Auditorium I, Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
Title of PhD thesis: Advanced Thermoplasmonic Nanostructures for Dynamic Control of Solar Heating in Smart Windows
Contact information: Xavier Baami González, xbaami@inano.au.dk, tel.: +45 52 69 11 54
Members of the assessment committee:
Professor Rafael Taboryski, Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
Senior Researcher Guillaume Baffou, Institut Fresnel, Aix Marseille University, France
Associate Professor Elena Ferapontova (chair), Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Denmark
Main supervisor: Professor Duncan S. Sutherland, Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Denmark
Language: The PhD dissertation will be defended in English

The defense is public.
The PhD thesis is available for reading at the Graduate School of Natural Sciences/GSNS, Ny Munkegade 120, building 1521, 8000 Aarhus C