Dr. Jacinto Sá

Professor

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Biography

Full professor in Physical Chemistry at Uppsala University with a history of research and leadership in plasmonics and related fields. His research focuses on the development and understanding of plasmon-based systems capable of producing chemicals through artificial photosynthesis and photoredox catalysis, as well as generating electricity. He is also a co-founder and CEO of Duck Technologies, a startup that specializes in transparent plasmonic coatings designed to address overheating problems in buildings, vehicles, and photovoltaics. Jacinto Sá has a comprehensive academic background, having graduated from Universidade de Aveiro in Portugal and obtained his PhD from the University of Aberdeen in the UK. His postdoctoral work included positions at prestigious institutions such as Queen's University Belfast, ETH Zurich, and TU Munich. His research group studies light-matter interactions with a focus on converting light into electrical charges within plasmonic systems, employing advanced laser-based spectroscopies for real-time process tracking.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.