Pedro Centeno is a PhD student at Materials Research Center (CENIMAT) and Center of Excellence in Microelectronics and Optoelectronics Processes (CEMOP) in NOVA School of Science and Technology. Pedro obtained his Masters degree in Micro and Nanotecnology Engineering in 2018 and was awarded an honorable mention for his Masters thesis merit in the APREN2019 Prize. His work comprehends design and fabrication of thin-film photovoltaics, nano-photonics and self-cleaning coating technologies for photovoltaic applications.