Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Marahel | Editorial Board Member Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Marahel | Editorial Board Member Award

Islamic Azad University | Iran

Dr. Farzaneh Marahel is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, where she has developed a strong research profile in analytical chemistry, sensor design and nanomaterials-based environmental and biological monitoring. Her documented output includes over 40 publications and more than 1,000 citations according to ResearchGate. While a formal h-index value could not be verified publicly, her citation record suggests a solid impact in her field. Her education background is in chemistry and nanomaterials (Iran) and she has progressed through roles involving analytical method development and nanostructured sensor fabrication for real-world samples (blood, urine, drinks, foods). Her research interests focus on quantum dots, G-C₃N₄ nanosheets, electrochemical and spectrofluorimetric sensing platforms for toxic compounds, dyes and pharmaceutically relevant analytes. Recent work includes a resonance Rayleigh scattering technique using GSH-capped PbS quantum dots and a square-wave anodic stripping voltammetric sensor employing G-C₃N₄ nanosheets. She is also active in peer-review, having reviewed for journals such as Langmuir, Separation and Purification Technology and Sustainable Chemistry & Pharmacy. Given her continuing output and review service, she is a promising mid-career researcher whose work helps bridge nanomaterials, environmental analysis and medical-bioanalytical sensing. In summary, Dr. Marahel represents an emerging leader in nanosensor research with growing scholarly impact and an applied focus on real-world analytical challenges.

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Featured Publications

 Amouri, A., Marahel, F., Geramizadegan, A., & Asghariganjeh, M. R. (2025). Design of a resonance Rayleigh scattering technique and spectrofluorimetric method using GSH-capped PbS quantum dots for sensing nortriptyline in urine and blood samples. Spectroscopy Letters, 58(9), [Article e2554233]. https://doi.org/10.1080/00387010.2025.2554233

 Marahel, F., & Niknam, L. (2022). Application electrochemical sensor based on nanosheets G-C3N4/CPE by square-wave anodic stripping voltammetric for measuring amounts of toxic tartrazine color residual in different drink and foodstuffs. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B, 57(6), 457–467. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2022.2064676

Mr. Shehzad Khan | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Shehzad Khan | Best Researcher Award

Nanjing University of Science and Technology | China

Mr. Shehzad Khan is a promising Pakistani quantum physicist with a growing research profile in the fields of quantum optics, quantum information, plasmonics, and nonlinear optics. With an h-index of 2, 3 published documents, and 7 citations, he has contributed to several high-impact journals, including Results in Physics, The European Physical Journal Plus, International Journal of Theoretical Physics, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, and Physics Letters A. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Malakand (2019–2023), where his thesis focused on “Manipulation of Spectral Hole Burning in Atomic Medium by Doppler Broadening Effect.” His research expertise includes density matrix formalism, optical solitons, Goos-Hänchen shift, photonic spin Hall effect, and surface plasmon polaritons. Shehzad has demonstrated strong analytical and computational skills using Mathematica, MATLAB, and LaTeX, coupled with proficiency in data analysis and technical writing. Recognized for his academic excellence, he received the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Laptop Award for outstanding performance and an HEC Merit and Need-Based Scholarship. With a clear vision to advance the understanding of light-matter interaction and quantum systems, Shehzad Khan aspires to make impactful contributions to modern quantum science and optical physics.

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Featured Publications

Khan, S., Bilal, M., Uddin, S., Akgül, A., & Riaz, M. B. (2024). Spherical manipulation of lateral shifts in reflection and transmission through chiral medium. Results in Physics, 107647.

Khan, S., Saeed, M., Khan, M. A., Aldosary, S. F., & Ahmad, S. Coherent manipulation of optical solitons in four-level N-type atomic medium. International Journal of Theoretical Physics.

Ullah, R., Khan, S., Amina, S., & Javaid, S. Tunable cratering of lateral Goos–Hänchen shift in reflection and transmission of structured light in a chiral atomic medium. The European Physical Journal Plus.

Ullah, H., Khan, S., & Bilal, M. Localized electric and magnetic tangent loss via parity-time symmetry in induced high magneto-optical atomic medium. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials.

Ahmad, M., Khan, S.*, Shah, S. M. H., Salman, M., & Yousaf, M. (2025). Coherent manipulation of sensitivity of structure plasmon polariton waves. The European Physical Journal Plus.

Mr. Harish Verma | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Harish Verma | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi | India

Dr. Harish Verma holds a B.Sc (UG), B.Ed, M.Sc (PG), and M.Phil in Physics and has qualified the CSIR-NET JRF examination. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in energy storage, dielectric materials, density functional theory (DFT), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of advanced functional materials such as oxide perovskites, spinels, and graphene-based nanocomposites for dielectric and electrochemical energy storage applications. Dr. Verma integrates computational DFT analysis with AI- and ML-assisted materials modeling to accelerate the design and optimization of high-performance materials. His recent works include studies on dielectric and conductivity behavior of SrCeO₃, Ru-doped CNT/graphene-oxide supercapacitors, and MgAl₀.₅Fe₁.₅O₄ spinel ferrite systems. With over 20 scientific publications, an h-index of 6, and more than 90 citations, he has contributed significantly to understanding charge transport, dielectric relaxation, and structure–property relationships in multifunctional ceramics. His research aims to bridge experimental materials science and computational intelligence for developing sustainable, next-generation energy storage technologies and smart functional materials with enhanced performance and stability.

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Featured Publications

Verma, H., Tripathi, A., & Upadhyay, S. (2024). A comprehensive study of dielectric, modulus, impedance, and conductivity of SrCeO₃ synthesized by the combustion method. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 21(4), 3032–3047.

Verma, S., Das, T., Verma, S., Pandey, V. K., Pandey, S. K., Verma, H., & Verma, B. (2025). Hierarchically architecture of Ru-doped multichannel carbon nanotubes embedded with graphene oxide for supercapacitor material with long-term cyclic stability. Fuel, 381, 133517.

Verma, S., Maurya, A., Verma, H., Singh, R., & Bhoi, B. (2024). Unveiling the characteristics of MgAl₀.₅Fe₁.₅O₄ spinel ferrite: A study of structural, optical, and dielectric properties. Chemical Physics Impact, 9, 100674.

Nirala, G., Katheriya, T., Yadav, D., Verma, H., & Upadhyay, S. (2023). The evolution of coil-less inductive behaviour in La-doped Sr₂MnO₄. Emergent Materials, 6(6), 1951–1962.

Verma, H., Kumar, P., Satyarthi, S. K., Bhattacharya, B., Singh, A. K., & Upadhyay, S. (2025). Investigation of La₂FeO₄–rGO nanocomposite electrode material for symmetric and asymmetric supercapacitor. Journal of Energy Storage, 114, 115849.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Niaz Abdolrahim | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Niaz Abdolrahim | Best Researcher Award

University of Rochester | United States

Dr. Niaz Abdolrahim is an accomplished materials scientist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Rochester, where she leads pioneering research in multiscale modeling, nanomechanics, and computational materials science. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and has since developed a strong research portfolio that integrates atomistic simulations, machine learning, and continuum mechanics to study deformation mechanisms, structural phase transformations, and the design of high-performance nanostructured materials. With over 44 published documents, more than 717 citations, and an h-index of 16, her scholarly contributions have been widely recognized in the fields of materials modeling and nanostructure design. Dr. Abdolrahim has secured multiple NSF-funded projects, including the study of stress-assisted phase transformations and data-driven analysis of lattice dynamics. Her work has been published in prestigious journals such as Acta Materialia, npj Computational Materials, Physical Review B, and ACS Applied Nano Materials. Her research interests encompass nanostructured metals, deformation physics, data-driven materials design, and high-performance alloys. Dr. Abdolrahim’s innovative contributions continue to advance the understanding of mechanical behavior in nanoscale systems and establish her as a leading figure in computational materials science and multiscale simulation.

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Featured Publications

Mostafa, A., Qian, S., Li, F., Rabkin, E., & Abdolrahim, N. (2026). Bending-induced phase transformations and penta-twinning in molybdenum: From nano to microscale. Acta Materialia, 264, 121646. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2025.121646

Karami, S., Kum, T. B., Kirmani, A. R., & Abdolrahim, N. (2025). Proton radiation effects in indium oxide using cascade molecular dynamics simulations. APL Energy, 4(9), 0266752. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0266752

Alvarez, A., Abdolrahim, N., & Singh, S. (2025). Anomalous elastic softening in ferroelectric hafnia under pressure. Physical Review B, 111(6), 064106. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.111.064106

Mostafa, A., Vu, L., Guo, Z., Shargh, A. K., Dey, A., Askari, H., & Abdolrahim, N. (2024). Phase-transformation assisted twinning in molybdenum nanowires. Computational Materials Science, 237, 113273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2024.113273

Salgado, J. E., Lerman, S., Du, Z., Xu, C., & Abdolrahim, N. (2023). Automated classification of big X-ray diffraction data using deep learning models. npj Computational Materials, 9(1), 214. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41524-023-01164-8

Dr. Michael Mercier | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Michael Mercier | Best Researcher Award

University of Corsica | France

Dr. Michaël Mercier-Finidori is a French physicist and lecturer at the University of Corsica Pascal Paoli (UMR CNRS 6134 SPE), renowned for his contributions to the fields of underwater acoustics, ultrasound, group theory, and mathematical physics. He obtained his Ph.D. in Sciences pour l’Environnement from UMR CNRS 6134 SPE in 2002, where he developed a strong foundation in acoustic wave propagation and elastic scattering. Since joining the University of Corsica in 2003, Dr. Mercier-Finidori has actively engaged in both teaching and advanced research, focusing on acoustic scattering phenomena in elliptical geometries and elastic shells. His scholarly output includes six peer-reviewed publications that have collectively garnered 12 citations from 10 documents, with an h-index of 3, reflecting his impactful and specialized work. His recent open-access article, Acoustic scattering by elliptical elastic shells: Exact formalism and physical interpretation (Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2025), exemplifies his analytical rigor and innovative approach to acoustic modeling. Dr. Mercier-Finidori’s research provides valuable insights for applications in sonar technology, materials characterization, and acoustic signal analysis. His sustained academic commitment and theoretical depth underscore his influence in advancing the understanding of elastic wave dynamics in complex geometries.

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Featured Publications

Ancey, S., Gabrielli, P., & Mercier, M. (2025). Acoustic scattering by elliptical elastic shells: Exact formalism and physical interpretation. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 619, 119341. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2025.119341

Ancey, S., Bazzali, E., Gabrielli, P., & Mercier, M. (2014). Acoustic scattering by elastic cylinders of elliptical cross-section and splitting up of resonances. Journal of Applied Physics, 115(19), 194901. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4876678

Bazzali, E., Ancey, S., Gabrielli, P., & Mercier-Finidori, M. (2013). Splitting up resonances of elastic elliptical disc. Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics, 19(1), 045002. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.4799566

Ancey, S., Bazzali, E., Gabrielli, P., & Mercier, M. (2013). Elastodynamics and resonances in elliptical geometry. Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical, 46(43), 435204. https://doi.org/10.1088/1751-8113/46/43/435204

Gabrielli, P., & Mercier-Finidori, M. (2002). Multiple scattering by two impenetrable cylinders: Semiclassical theory. Physical Review E, 66(4), 046629. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.66.046629

Prof. Phan Nguyen | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Phan Nguyen | Best Researcher Award

Hanoi University of Industry | Vietnam

Prof. Nguyen Huu Phan is a distinguished researcher and lecturer in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam, known for his extensive contributions to advanced manufacturing processes, particularly electrical discharge machining (EDM), powder-mixed EDM (PMEDM), micro-EDM, vibration-assisted machining, and multi-criteria optimization. He earned his Doctorate from Thai Nguyen University in 2016 and has since established a strong research record with 25 Scopus-indexed documents, 351 citations, and an h-index of 11, reflecting the impact of his work in machining optimization, dielectric modifications, surface engineering, process modelling, and decision-making methodologies such as Taguchi, TOPSIS, DEAR, and grey relational analysis. His research has been published in leading international journals including Surface Review and Letters, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Metals, and International Journal of Modern Physics B. He has collaborated with global researchers on innovations involving coated electrodes, powder-mixed dielectrics, and performance enhancement of EDM for difficult-to-machine materials like Ti-6Al-4V. Dr. Phan also received funding from the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development for his work on optimizing PMEDM process parameters. His ongoing research continues to advance precision machining technologies and sustainable manufacturing solutions.

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Featured Publications

Dua, T. V., Phan, N. H., Huy, T. Q., & Toan, N. D. (2025). Investigation of electrode wear and surface quality in powder mixed electrical discharge machining (PMEDM) with low-frequency vibration applied to the workpiece. Surface Review and Letters.

Nguyen, H. P., Shirguppikar, S., Ganachari, V., Ly, N. T., & Toan, N. D. (2025). Optimization of surface roughness in AISI D-3 machining using powder-mixed electrical discharge machining with aluminum powder. Surface Review and Letters.

Pham, V. H., Phan, N. H., Shirguppikar, S., & Toan, N. D. (2025). Enhancing EDM performance with multi-objective decision-making using copper-coated aluminum electrodes and TOPSIS methodology for Ti-6Al-4V machining. International Journal of Modern Physics B.

Phan, N. H., Dong, P. V., Thinh, H. X., Asghari Ilani, M., Ly, N. T., Hai, H. T., & Tam, N. C. (2024). Review: Enhancing additive digital manufacturing with supervised classification machine learning algorithms. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

Phan, N. H., Shirguppikar, S., & Toan, N. D. (2024). Optimizing micro-EDM with carbon-coated electrodes: A multi-criteria approach. International Journal of Modern Physics B.

Prof. Dr. Catherine Krafft | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Catherine Krafft | Best Researcher Award

Paris-Saclay University | France

Dr. Catherine Krafft is a distinguished plasma physicist and astrophysics researcher recognized for her extensive contributions to the understanding of wave–particle interactions, electromagnetic emissions, and turbulence phenomena in solar wind plasmas. With an h-index of 17, over 108 published documents, and more than 1,039 citations, she has established herself as a leading figure in space plasma research. She earned her advanced education in physics with specialization in plasma theory and astrophysical plasmas, followed by research experience at prominent French institutions including the Institut Universitaire de France. Krafft’s work spans beam-driven Langmuir turbulence, upper-hybrid waves, harmonic electromagnetic emissions, particle diffusion, and the role of density fluctuations in solar environments. She has authored influential studies in top-tier journals such as Nature Astronomy, The Astrophysical Journal, and Astronomy & Astrophysics, contributing to major advancements in the understanding of solar radio sources and nonlinear plasma processes. Her collaborations with international experts have deepened insights into turbulence mechanisms and solar wind microphysics. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for scientific excellence through invitations, collaborations, and impactful publications that significantly influence plasma astrophysics. Catherine Krafft continues to advance the field through innovative theoretical and computational investigations into wave dynamics in space plasmas.

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Featured Publications

Krafft, C., Volokitin, A. S., Polanco-Rodríguez, F. J., & Savoini, P. (2025). Radiation efficiency of electromagnetic wave modes from beam-generated solar radio sources. Nature Astronomy.

Polanco-Rodríguez, F. J., Krafft, C., & Savoini, P. (2025). Polarization ratios of turbulent Langmuir/Z-mode waves generated by electron beams in magnetized solar wind plasmas. The Astrophysical Journal Letters.

Polanco-Rodríguez, F. J., Krafft, C., & Savoini, P. (2025). Decay of turbulent upper-hybrid waves in weakly magnetized solar wind plasmas. The Astrophysical Journal Letters.

Krafft, C., Savoini, P., & Polanco-Rodríguez, F. J. (2024). Mechanisms of fundamental electromagnetic wave radiation in the solar wind. The Astrophysical Journal Letters.

Krafft, C., & Savoini, P. (2024). Electrostatic wave decay in randomly inhomogeneous solar wind. The Astrophysical Journal Letters.

Mr. Vladimir Ivanov | Top Experimental Physicist Award

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Mr. Vladimir Ivanov | Top Experimental Physicist Award

St. Petersburg State University | Russia

Vladimir A. Ivanov is a renowned plasma physicist and long-serving professor at Saint Petersburg State University, recognized for his extensive contributions to low-temperature plasma kinetics and spectroscopic diagnostics. With a career spanning from the early 1970s to the present, he has established himself as a leading expert in dissociative recombination, excitation transfer, and the population dynamics of atomic and molecular ions in noble-gas plasmas, particularly helium–neon mixtures. He earned his physics degree from Saint Petersburg State University, where he later built a distinguished academic career investigating the mechanisms governing decaying plasmas, metastable states, and collisional processes involving electrons and ions. His scholarly output includes more than fifty research papers published in reputable journals such as Optics and Spectroscopy and Plasma Sources Science and Technology. According to available bibliometric data, he has an estimated h-index of 52, with over 12,000 citations and more than 250 scientific documents, reflecting the lasting impact of his work on the field. His research interests encompass plasma spectroscopy, recombination kinetics, noble-gas ion behavior, and the fundamental physics of excitation mechanisms. In conclusion, Ivanov’s sustained scientific achievements have contributed significantly to the theoretical and experimental foundations of modern plasma physics.

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Featured Publications

Ivanov, V. A. (2020). Superposition of low-pressure DBD and RF induction discharge for spectroscopic study of dissociative recombination in decaying plasma. Plasma Sources Science and Technology.

Ivanov, V. A., Petrovskaya, A. S., & Skoblo, Y. E. (2016). Dissociative recombination of molecular ions in the He–Ne plasma: Partial rate constants of atoms formation in the 2p(5)3d and 2p(5)4d configurations. Optics and Spectroscopy.

Ivanov, V. A., Petrovskaya, A. S., & Skoblo, Y. E. (2016). Role of neon in a decaying high-purity helium plasma. Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry B.

Ivanov, V. A., Petrovskaya, A. S., & Skoblo, Y. E. (2015). Population of 2p(5)4p levels of Ne in the afterglow of discharge in helium with small admixture of neon. Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry B.

Ivanov, V. A., Petrovskaya, A. S., & Skoblo, Y. E. (2014). Population of 2p⁵5s levels of neon atoms in He–Ne plasma: Temperature dependences of partial coefficients of recombination of HeNe⁺ ions and electrons. Optics and Spectroscopy.

Mr. Sandesh Aryal | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Sandesh Aryal | Best Researcher Award

National Institute of Technology Rourkela | India

Mr. Sandesh Aryal holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (2021-2025) and has rapidly emerged as a research innovator in the domain of deep-learning–based biomedical image analysis. His work focuses on the classification of white blood cells via attention-augmented convolutional networks. His standout publication, “AFMNet: Adaptive Feature Modulation Network for Classification of White Blood Cells”, was published in Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, and leverages adaptive spatial–channel feature modulation to achieve state-of-the-art classification performance. (Citation data: the article is indexed on ScienceDirect and ResearchGate.) His research interest spans machine learning, computer vision, biomedical signal processing, and image-based disease diagnostics. During his internship at Nepal Telecom, he gained practical exposure to wireless, transmission and power systems, complementing his core computational skills. His scholarship-supported undergraduate tenure and leadership roles (such as captain of his institute’s volleyball team) reflect a combination of technical excellence and organisational ability. With a proven ability to translate deep learning methods into biomedical applications, Sandesh is poised to contribute significantly to the intersection of AI and healthcare diagnostics.

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Featured Publication

Aryal, S., Naik, S. K., Madarapu, S., & Ari, S. (2025). AFMNet: Adaptive feature modulation network for classification of white blood cells. Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering.

Prof. Dr. Galina Makeeva | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Galina Makeeva | Best Researcher Award

Penza State University | Russia

Dr. Galina Makeeva is a highly accomplished physicist and researcher at the University of Penza, Russian Federation, specializing in terahertz photonics, graphene plasmonics, and magneto-optical materials. With an impressive research portfolio of 115 scientific publications, her studies have garnered 236 citations and an h-index of 8, demonstrating her sustained impact in the field. Dr. Makeeva’s research focuses on the theoretical modeling and numerical simulation of electromagnetic wave interactions with advanced nanostructures such as graphene nanoribbons, metasurfaces, and nonlinear semiconductor systems. Her pioneering work on magnetically tunable and electrically controllable metasurfaces has opened new pathways for developing next-generation terahertz and mid-infrared optoelectronic devices. She has published extensively in top-tier journals including Optics and Spectroscopy, Technical Physics, and the Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics. Through her contributions, Dr. Makeeva has advanced the understanding of graphene-based photonic platforms, bridging the gap between classical electromagnetics and emerging nanophotonic technologies. Her innovative and interdisciplinary research continues to shape the evolution of high-frequency devices and photonic materials. Recognized for her academic excellence and scientific rigor, Dr. Makeeva remains at the forefront of developing functional materials for next-generation communication and sensing technologies.

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Featured Publications

Makeeva, G. S. (2025). Magnetoplasmonic effects induced by diffraction of terahertz waves on magnetically biased graphene metasurfaces. Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics.

Makeeva, G. S. (2025). Tunable polarization magnetooptical effects at scattering of terahertz radiation from graphene nanoribbon gratings in a magnetic field. Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics.

Makeeva, G. S. (2025). Numerical simulation of scattering patterns of terahertz waves on graphene nanoribbon arrays in a magnetic field. Technical Physics.

Makeeva, G. S. (2025). Method of nonlinear autonomous blocks with Floquet channels for simulation of nonlinear microwave devices with distributed interaction. Technical Physics.

Makeeva, G. S. (2025). Numerical investigation of the diffraction field of terahertz waves on graphene nanoribbons upon applying a magnetic field. Technical Physics.