Ms. Yanhong Wang | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Yanhong Wang | Best Researcher Award

University of Science and Technology Beijing | China

Yanhong Wang is a researcher from China currently working at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, where she began her appointment in 2025. She completed her education at the University of Science and Technology Beijing under the Carbon Neutrality Research Institute. Her work includes contributing to the publication A Review of Wear-Resistant Coatings for Steel Substrates: Applications and Challenges, a journal article published in Metals in 2025 with a team of collaborators. Her research interests are reflected in this work, focusing on wear-resistant coatings, steel substrates, and material-related challenges and applications. The available information highlights her academic background and participation in research projects within her field. Although no awards or additional professional details were included, her involvement in peer-reviewed research demonstrates her active engagement in scientific study. In conclusion, Yanhong Wang is contributing to the field of materials research through her academic training, her position at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, and her collaborative publication efforts.

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Wang, Y., Feng, C., Lin, T., Zhu, R., Zhang, J., Yang, H., Yi, S., He, J., Tu, M., & Wei, G. (2025). A review of wear-resistant coatings for steel substrates: Applications and challenges. Metals. https://doi.org/10.3390/met15111231

Prof. Mohamed Othman | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mohamed Othman | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Science, Zagazig University | Egypt

Prof. Mohamed I. A. Othman is a distinguished scholar in applied mathematics whose extensive contributions to thermoelasticity, magneto-thermoelasticity, micropolar and microstretch continua, thermo-viscoelasticity, and wave propagation have established him as a leading figure in continuum mechanics research. With a prolific publication record exceeding 300 documents, an impressive h-index of 45+, and more than 6,500 citations, his work has significantly advanced theoretical and computational models in generalized thermoelasticity, fiber-reinforced materials, and multi-field coupling phenomena involving thermal, magnetic, rotational, and diffusion effects. He has collaborated widely with international researchers and consistently published in top journals such as International Journal of Solids and Structures, Applied Mathematical Modelling, and Journal of Thermal Stresses. His academic background includes advanced studies in mathematics with specialization in continuum mechanics and thermoelastic theory, followed by decades of research and teaching experience at leading scientific institutions. His research interests span plane wave propagation, multi-phase-lag theories, Green–Naghdi thermoelasticity, porous media, magneto-thermoelastic interactions, anisotropic materials, and domain-of-influence theorems. Throughout his career, Prof. Othman has received numerous recognitions for research excellence and scientific impact. His work continues to influence modern theoretical modeling in solid mechanics, offering foundational insights for emerging engineering and applied physics applications.

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Othman, M. I. A., & Song, Y. (2007). Reflection of plane waves from an elastic solid half-space under hydrostatic initial stress without energy dissipation. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 44(17), 5651–5664.

Othman, M. I. A., & Marin, M. (2017). Effect of thermal loading due to laser pulse on thermoelastic porous media under G-N theory. Results in Physics, 7, 3863–3872.

Othman, M. I. A. (2004). Effect of rotation on plane waves in generalized thermoelasticity with two relaxation times. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 41(11-12), 2939–2956.

Othman, M. I. A., Said, S. M., & Marin, M. (2019). A novel model of plane waves of two-temperature fiber-reinforced thermoelastic medium under gravity with three-phase-lag model. International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, 29(12), 4788–4806.

Othman, M. I. A., Fekry, M., & Marin, M. (2020). Plane waves in generalized magneto-thermo-viscoelastic medium with voids under initial stress and laser pulse heating. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 73(6), 621–629.

Mr. Shewa Getachew Mamo | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Shewa Getachew Mamo | Best Researcher Award

Wolkite University | Ethiopia

Shewa Getachew is a physicist at Wolkite University with an MSc in Physics and an emerging research profile in plasmonics, nonlinear optics, and nanocomposite photonics. With an h-index of 2, eight indexed documents, and ten citations from four sources, his work focuses on the optical properties of core–shell nanostructures, including refractive index engineering, group velocity modulation, optical bistability, and local field enhancement in metal–dielectric composites. His publications span reputable journals such as Physica E, Brazilian Journal of Physics, Applied Physics B, Optical Review, Canadian Journal of Physics, and The European Physical Journal D. His research explores size-, geometry-, and dielectric-dependent plasmonic responses in nanomaterials, contributing to slow- and fast-light applications, nonlinear optical switching, and photonic device optimization. He has also conducted interdisciplinary studies in phytochemistry and higher education pedagogy. As a physics lecturer, he integrates theoretical modeling with computational simulation to advance understanding of nano-optical phenomena. His contributions were recognized with the World Research Awards (WRA) Best Innovation Award (Physics and Astronomy) in 2024. Overall, his work continues to support the development of advanced photonic materials with tunable optical responses for next-generation nanotechnology applications.

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Getachew, S. (2026). Size and dielectric-dependent plasmonic resonances in CdS@Ag core–shell quantum dots: Field enhancement, dispersion, and slow-light effects. Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems and Nanostructures. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physe.2025.116371

Getachew, S. (2025). Size-dependent dispersion and slow-light effects in CdS@Ag core-shell quantum dots: A theoretical study of plasmonic resonances and group velocity modulation. Brazilian Journal of Physics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13538-025-01906-7

Getachew, S. (2025). Geometric and dielectric engineering of linear optical response in CdS@Ag core–shell quantum dots: A theoretical study of plasmonic enhancement and host effects. Applied Physics B. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-025-08578-w

Getachew, S. (2025). Geometric shape’s impact on core-shell nanocomposites’ optical properties. Journal of Computational Electronics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10825-025-02388-1

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chao Mei | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chao Mei | Best Researcher Award

Ningbo University | China

Chao Mei is an Associate Professor at the School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, recognized for his significant contributions to nonlinear optics, ultrafast spectroscopy, and strong-field physics. With an h-index of 16, over 600+ citations, and more than 40 peer-reviewed documents, his research has advanced pulse compression, photonic crystal fibers, mid-infrared photonics, and plasmonic sensing technologies. He received strong foundational training in optics and photonics through graduate studies and has accumulated extensive academic and research experience through sustained collaborations across leading photonics laboratories. Dr. Mei’s work integrates theoretical modeling, materials design, and experimental ultrafast photonics, with impactful achievements such as high-temperature hollow-core fiber interferometry, advanced mid-infrared pulse compression, and high-sensitivity plasmonic fiber sensors. His research interests span χ(3) nonlinear processes, supercontinuum generation, silicon-based photonic waveguides, parabolic pulse evolution, fiber-based sensing, and the development of ultrafast light sources. He has contributed to high-impact journals including Journal of Lightwave Technology, Optics Letters, Optics Express, and Physical Review A. Dr. Mei has been recognized through multiple research grants and collaborative project awards that underscore his influence in the field. Overall, his body of work continues to advance next-generation ultrafast photonic devices and integrated nonlinear optical systems.

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Liu, D., Wu, Q., Mei, C., Yuan, J., Xin, X., Mallik, A. K., … Han, W. (2018). Hollow core fiber based interferometer for high-temperature (1000° C) measurement. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 36(9), 1583–1590.

Qu, Y., Yuan, J., Zhou, X., Li, F., Mei, C., Yan, B., … Long, K. (2019). A V-shape photonic crystal fiber polarization filter based on surface plasmon resonance effect. Optics Communications, 452, 1–6.

Mei, C., Li, F., Yuan, J., Kang, Z., Zhang, X., Wang, K., … Yan, B. (2016). High degree picosecond pulse compression in chalcogenide-silicon slot waveguide taper. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 34(16), 3843–3852.

Zhang, J., Yuan, J., Qu, Y., Qiu, S., Mei, C., Zhou, X., … Wang, K. (2022). A surface plasmon resonance-based photonic crystal fiber sensor for simultaneously measuring the refractive index and temperature. Polymers, 14(18), 3893.

Prof. Dr. Motoichi Ohtsu | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Motoichi Ohtsu | Best Researcher Award

Research Origin for Dressed Photon | Japan

Motoichi Ohtsu is a distinguished researcher in nanophotonics and dressed-photon science, currently affiliated with the Research Origin for Dressed Photon in Yokohama, Japan. His scientific influence is reflected in his extensive Scopus record, which documents 596 publications, 9,084 citations, and an h-index of 47, demonstrating his long-standing impact across photonics and optical materials research. His works span journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, and major monographs, covering themes such as dressed photons, near-field optical science, SiC-based magneto-optical devices, polarization control, and the theoretical foundations connecting dressed photons with off-shell quantum fields. His recent ORCID-listed contributions include Perspective on an Emerging Frontier of Nanoscience Opened up by Dressed Photon Studies, Drastic Advancement in Nanophotonics Achieved by a New Dressed Photon Study, and influential papers on phase delay, polarization rotation, and cosmological links to dressed-photon theory. Ohtsu’s research interests encompass nanophotonics, near-field interactions, magneto-optical effects, optical phase phenomena, and advanced semiconductor photonics. With decades of academic and research leadership, including serving as Chief Director at the Research Origin for Dressed Photon, he has significantly shaped the evolution of modern optical science. In conclusion, his body of work continues to define new directions in dressed-photon technology and next-generation nanophotonic systems.

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Sakuma, H., Ojima, I., & Ohtsu, M. (2023). Perspective on an emerging frontier of nanoscience opened up by dressed photon studies. Nanoarchitectonics.

Sakuma, H., Ojima, I., & Ohtsu, M. (2021). Drastic advancement in nanophotonics achieved by a new dressed photon study. Journal of the European Optical Society Rapid Publications.

Ohtsu, M., et al. (2020). SiC transmission-type polarization rotator using a large magneto-optical effect boosted and stabilized by dressed photons. Scientific Reports.

Ohtsu, M., et al. (2020). Off-shell quantum fields to connect dressed photons with cosmology. Symmetry.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Bhuvneshwer Suthar | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Bhuvneshwer Suthar | Best Researcher Award

Government Dungar College, Bikaner | India

Dr. Bhuvneshwer Suthar is a distinguished physicist known for his impactful contributions to photonic crystals, optical sensors, photonic switching technologies, and advanced metamaterial-based devices. With an impressive research record comprising 110 documents, an h-index of 29, and more than 1,713 citations, he has established a strong scholarly presence in computational photonics and optical engineering. He holds advanced academic qualifications in physics and has accumulated extensive teaching and research experience as an active academic and scientist. His research interests span one-dimensional and two-dimensional photonic crystals, optical filters, biosensing mechanisms, temperature sensors, terahertz photonics, and waveguide-integrated photonic devices. Dr. Suthar’s work has led to notable advancements in ultra-compact optical components, defect-mode engineering, and high-sensitivity biosensors for biomedical and environmental applications. He has collaborated widely and contributed to several international conferences and editorial activities within the photonics community. His achievements include recognition for high-quality research outputs and influential publications that continue to support innovations in photonic device design. In conclusion, Dr. Suthar stands as a highly productive researcher whose scientific contributions significantly advance modern photonic technologies and inspire continued progress in optical sensing and photonic crystal engineering.

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Ankita, & Suthar, B., & Bhargava, A. (2021). Biosensor application of one-dimensional photonic crystal for malaria diagnosis. Plasmonics, 16(1), 59–63.

Kumar, N., & Suthar, B. (2019). Advances in photonic crystals and devices. CRC Press.

Radhouene, M., Chhipa, M. K., Najjar, M., Robinson, S., & Suthar, B. (2017). Novel design of ring resonator based temperature sensor using photonics technology. Photonic Sensors, 7(4), 311–316.

Gharsallah, Z., Najjar, M., Suthar, B., & Janyani, V. (2018). High sensitivity and ultra-compact optical biosensor for detection of urea concentration. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 50(6), 249.

Suthar, B., & Bhargava, A. (2021). Pressure sensor based on quantum well-structured photonic crystal. Silicon, 13(6), 1765–1768.

Dr. Kousik Bera | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Kousik Bera | Editorial Board Member

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | India

Kousik Bera is an emerging researcher in optical physics and advanced materials science, with an h-index of 4, 11 research documents, and 48 citations across 44 citing works. He earned his research training at premier Indian institutions, focusing extensively on Raman spectroscopy, thermal transport in two-dimensional materials, nonlinear optics, and quantum photonics. His experience spans studies on hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), GaN nanowall networks, Heusler alloys, Pd–Ag nanostructures, and entangled photon generation using PPKTP crystals. He has contributed to prestigious journals such as Optics Communications, Physical Review B, Journal of Applied Physics, Applied Physics Letters, Optical Materials, and Nanotechnology. His research interests include 2D materials, ultrafast laser–matter interactions, spectroscopy-driven materials characterization, superconductivity, and quantum-enhanced optical systems. Bera’s work integrates experimental materials science with quantum photonic applications, highlighting his interdisciplinary expertise. His contributions have supported advancements in thermal conductivity engineering, strain analysis, nonlinear optical behavior, and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). He has collaborated with multiple national and international research groups, extending the impact of his work across several domains of condensed matter physics. With a steadily growing publication record and diversified research output, he continues to advance innovative spectroscopic and nanomaterial-based methodologies.

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Bera, K., Dubey, P. K., Kumar, A., & Jha, M. (2025). Bright source of degenerate polarization-entangled photons using type-0 PPKTP crystal: Effects of accidental coincidences. Optics Communications, 132401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132401

Bera, K., Moram, S. S. B., Banerjee, D., Lahiri, J., & Rao Soma, V. (2024). Surface enhanced Raman scattering-based sensing and ultrafast nonlinear optical properties of silver-hexagonal boron nitride nanocomposites achieved by femtosecond laser ablation. Optical Materials, 157, 116393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2024.116393

Das, N. M., Chauhan, A., Bharati, M. S. S., Bera, K., et al. (2024). Nanostructured bi-metallic Pd–Ag alloy films for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy-based sensing application. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 42(5). https://doi.org/10.1116/6.0003748

Bera, K., Chugh, D., Bandopadhyay, A., Tan, H. H., Roy, A., & Jagadish, C. (2023). Decoupling the roles of defects/impurities and wrinkles in thermal conductivity of wafer-scale hBN films. Journal of Applied Physics, 134(15). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0168186

Rahaman, A., Paramanik, T., Pal, B., Pal, R., Maji, P., Bera, K., et al. (2023). Surface-phase superconductivity in a Mg-deficient V-doped MgTi₂O₄ spinel. Physical Review B, 107(24), 245124. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevb.107.245124

Mr. Jia-Xin Peng | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Jia-Xin Peng | Editorial Board Member

Nantong University | China

Jia-Xin Peng is a theoretical physicist whose research advances quantum optics, optomechanics, and precision quantum measurement. He has authored 74 scientific documents, accumulating approximately 796 citations with an h-index of 17, reflecting his growing influence in the field. His work focuses on macroscopic quantum coherence, quantum synchronization, photon–magnon and optomechanical coupling, quantum estimation theory, and hybrid Laguerre–Gaussian cavity systems. He has contributed significantly to understanding quantum coherence in molecular optomechanical systems, quantum-enhanced sensing, entanglement in rotating and rovibrational mirrors, and fast/slow-light engineering through cavity modulation. His academic background includes research appointments in optical physics and quantum engineering, where he collaborated with leading groups on whispering-gallery-mode resonators, magnomechanical cavities, and driven–dissipative systems. His recent achievements include demonstrating quantum-complete synchronization in molecular optomechanics and developing improved estimation schemes using squeezed vacuum and coherent feedback. His publications appear in major journals such as Physical Review A, Physical Review Applied, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Optics Express, and Physics Letters A. While formal awards are not publicly documented, his consistent publication record and innovative theoretical contributions highlight his promise as a rising researcher in quantum optomechanics and precision measurement science.

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Peng, J.-X., Zhao, C., Djorwe, P., Emale, K. B., Yu, Z.-W., & Asjad, M. (2025). Macroscopic quantum coherence and quantum complete synchronization in molecular optomechanical system. Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 197, 116473. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chaos.2025.116473

Peng, J.-X., et al. (2025). Quantum estimation for improving optomechanical coupling strength with two-level atoms, coherent feedback loop, and squeezed vacuum injection. Physical Review A, 111, 012607. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.111.012607

Hidki, A., Peng, J.-X., Singh, S. K., Khalid, M., & Asjad, M. (2024). Entanglement and quantum coherence of two YIG spheres in a hybrid Laguerre–Gaussian cavity optomechanics. Scientific Reports, 14, 11204. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-61670-7

Jin, L., Peng, J.-X., Yuan, Q.-Z., & Feng, X.-L. (2021). Macroscopic quantum coherence in a spinning whispering-gallery-mode resonator. Optics Express, 29(25), 41191–41205. https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.443486

Dr. Jian Lei | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Jian Lei | Editorial Board Member

Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College | China

Dr. Jian Lei is a promising researcher in organic optoelectronic materials with a PhD in Chemistry from National Tsing Hua University, where he specialized in advanced molecular engineering for high-performance organic emitters. He currently serves at Chongqing Three Gorges Medical College, contributing to research and foundational science education. Dr. Lei has established a strong publication record, with an h-index of 21, more than 20 research documents, and over 240 citations. His work focuses on thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF), azepine-modulated emitters, multiple-resonance molecular systems, and strategies for suppressing nonradiative decay to achieve efficient, stable, and narrowband OLED emission. He has authored impactful papers in top-tier journals such as Materials Horizons, Chemical Science, ACS Materials Letters, JACS Au, and The Journal of Physical Chemistry C. His contributions include breakthroughs in azepine engineering, high-EQE blue OLEDs, and molecular strategies for boosting afterglow and upconversion performance. Although early in his career, his rapidly growing citation record and consistent publications underscore his rising influence in materials chemistry and optoelectronic device research. In conclusion, Dr. Lei is an emerging scientist whose innovative molecular designs hold strong potential for advancing next-generation OLED technologies.

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Chen, Y.-K., Lei, J., Chao, Y.-C., Kung, Y.-C., Hung, W.-Y., Hsu, L.-Y., & Wu, T.-L. (2025). Strategic azepine engineering realizes highly efficient and stable blue narrowband light-emitting diodes. Materials Horizons.

Lei, J., Chen, Y.-K., Wang, M.-J., Ko, C.-L., Hung, W.-Y., Hsu, L.-Y., Cheng, C.-H., & Wu, T.-L. (2025). Azepine modulation in thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitters for OLEDs achieving nearly 40% EQE. ACS Materials Letters.

Liu, P.-C., Lei, J., Liu, C.-C., Fan, Y.-T., & Wu, T.-L. (2025). Rational molecular design for boosting afterglow efficiency in nonplanar carbazolocarbazoles. JACS Au.

Chen, Y.-K., Lei, J., & Wu, T.-L. (2024). Elevating the upconversion performance of a multiple resonance thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitter via an embedded azepine approach. Chemical Science.

Lei, J., Chang, C.-W., Chen, Y.-K., Chou, P.-Y., Hsu, L.-Y., Cheng, C.-H., & Wu, T.-L. (2024). Strategy of modulating nonradiative decay for approaching efficient thermally activated delayed fluorescent emitters. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C.

Dr. Zahra Rasaei | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Zahra Rasaei | Editorial Board Member

University of Tehran | Iran

Zahra Rasaei is a soil scientist specializing in Digital Soil Mapping, legacy soil inventories, soil classification, and clay mineralogy. She holds a PhD in Digital Soil Mapping and has conducted extensive research on integrating legacy soil data with modern geospatial and Bayesian statistical techniques to improve the accuracy of soil property and soil class predictions in Iran. Her work focuses on spatial filtering, Bayesian data fusion, land evaluation, and soil genesis, contributing to the modernization of Iran’s soil information systems. She has authored 6 scientific publications, with an h-index of 4 and 68 citations, reflecting her growing influence in pedometrics and geospatial soil science. Her research experience spans digital soil modeling, remote-sensing data integration, and the rescue of old soil survey inventories for national soil mapping. She has also served as a peer reviewer for the Journal of South American Earth Sciences. Her research interests include soil salinity prediction, zero-inflated data modeling, DEM-based covariate analysis, and improved soil classification frameworks. Although early in her career, she has made significant contributions to digital soil mapping methodologies, and her work supports soil-resource management and sustainable land-use planning. Overall, she is a promising researcher advancing modern soil-mapping science.

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Rasaei, Z., Sarmadian, F., Jafari, A., & Flynn, T. (2025). Digital mapping of soil salinity: Overcoming the challenges of zero-inflated and skewed sample distributions. Pedosphere.

Rasaei, Z., Rossiter, D. G., & Farshad, A. (2020). Rescue and renewal of legacy soil resource inventories in Iran as an input to digital soil mapping. Geoderma Regional, 21, e00262.

Rasaei, Z., & Bogaert, P. (2019). Spatial filtering and Bayesian data fusion for mapping soil properties: A case study combining legacy and remotely sensed data in Iran. Geoderma, 344, 50–62.

Rasaei, Z., & Bogaert, P. (2019). Bayesian data fusion for combining maps of predicted soil classes: A case study using legacy soil profiles and DEM covariates in Iran. Catena, 182, 104138.

Rasaei, Z., Sarmadian, F., & Jafari, A. (2019). Comparison of fertility capability and taxonomic classification systems to classify soil map units in parts of Chaharmahal-va-Bakhtiari Province. Desert.