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Paloma is a Lecturer at the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Sheffield and the LUMOS group leader. She completed her PhD in Physics at Durham University in September 2018. Her postdoctoral journey includes roles at St Andrews University, the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge, and Durham University before joining Sheffield in April 2023.

Her research focuses on organic (carbon-based) semiconductors, particularly emissive materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Her work delves into the optoelectronic mechanisms of these materials to develop energy-efficient devices for applications ranging from advanced displays to biomedical technologies.

She fosters a dynamic, cross-disciplinary, multicultural, and supportive work environment. She serves as the School Head of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and is an EPSRC WES ambassador, championing women in engineering.

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My project is focusing on near-infrared TADF materials, which includes exploring the photophysical mechanisms of novel materials and using them to fabricate organic LEDs (OLEDs). Additionally, the project entails the optimisation of near infrared OLEDs with biomedical applications in mind.

Since I care about research and work environment, I volunteered to be one of the student representative for PhD students in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering School.

My research project focuses on developing energy efficient and long-lasting OLEDs for various applications,  ranging from displays (RGB) to biomedical devices (NIR). In particular, my work involves OLED fabrication and testing using novel materials such as TADF materials and radicals. 

I am a PhD student specialising in the study of "model" organic semiconductors, such as Rubrene (C42H28), which has one of the highest carrier mobility (holes) among this group. My research aims to uncover the molecular state dynamics, utilising a combination of photochemistry techniques and computational modelling to achieve a detailed understanding of these systems.

In addition to investigating the fundamental behaviour of Rubrene, I explore how chemical modifications influence its dynamics, enabling the formation of spin multi-exciton states. These states hold promising potential for applications in room-temperature quantum computing, offering an exciting avenue for next-generation technologies.