Dr. Xiansheng Tang | Young Researcher Award

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Dr. Xiansheng Tang | Young Researcher Award

Laser Institute, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences) | China

Xiansheng Tang is an assistant researcher with a Ph.D., serving as a master’s degree supervisor and recognised as a key scientific researcher of the Shandong Province International Top Scientist Studio as well as a candidate academic leader in the field of optoelectronic semiconductor devices at the Laser Institute. He has presided over a youth project of the Provincial Natural Science Fund, a major basic research project in Shandong Province, and taken part in a key R&D plan of the Ministry of Science and Technology, a major innovation project in Shandong Province, and the “Jinan University 20-Item Project”. Tang’s research focuses on the preparation of optoelectronic semiconductor materials and devices, and he has published more than 20 SCI papers, of which 12 were as first author or corresponding author, and participated in the filing of more than 30 invention patents, of which 16 have been authorised. His recent works include studies on quantum confinement of photo-generated carriers in quantum wells (IEEE Photonics Journal, 2023) and improving solar-cell performance under non-perpendicular incidence by photonic crystals (IEEE Photonics Journal, 2021) as well as stripping GaN/InGaN epitaxial films and fabricating vertical GaN-based LEDs (Vacuum, 2021). According to publicly available profile information his publications tally over 20 (ResearchGate lists ~24) with citations in the low thousands. While the exact h-index is not clearly reported in a reliable database, his citation metrics suggest emerging influence in the field of semiconductor optoelectronics. His current appointment and project leadership indicate strong institutional recognition, and his work contributes to advancing high-performance optoelectronic device technologies, with implications for LEDs, solar cells, and III-V semiconductors. Tang continues to drive innovation in semiconductor materials and device architectures, positioning him as an up-and-coming scholar in optoelectronic semiconductor research.

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Featured Publications

 Ding, D., Liu, W., Guo, J., Tan, X., Zhang, W., Han, L., Wang, Z., Gong, W., & Tang, X. (2023). Study on the quantum confinement of photo-generated carriers in quantum wells. IEEE Photonics Journal, 15(3), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2023.3269082

 Tang, X., Ma, Z., Wang, W., Deng, Z., Jiang, Y., Wang, W., Chen, H., Zhang, N., Huang, K., Du, C., et al. (2021). Improving the performance of solar cells under non-perpendicular incidence by photonic crystal. IEEE Photonics Journal, 13(4), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOT.2021.3097070

 Tang, X., Ma, Z., Han, L., Deng, Z., Jiang, Y., Wang, W., Chen, H., Du, C., & Jia, H. (2021). Stripping GaN/InGaN epitaxial films and fabricating vertical GaN-based light-emitting diodes. Vacuum, 189, 110160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vacuum.2021.110160

Prof. Biao Xiao | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Biao Xiao | Best Researcher Award

Jianghan University | China

Dr. Biao Xiao is an Associate Professor at Jianghan University in Wuhan, Hubei Province (China). He earned his Ph.D. from South China University of Technology in 2015. After completing his doctorate, he worked as a senior engineer at TCL Corporate Research and then completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at China University of Petroleum (East China) from 2016 to 2018. Since July 2018 he has been on the faculty at Jianghan University. His current research focuses on novel optoelectronic materials and devices, especially for organic solar cells, quantum-dot LEDs, and related interfacial engineering and morphology design. His publication record includes over 40 journal articles (for example in Energy & Environmental Science, Journal of Materials Chemistry A) and his works have garnered thousands of citations. Dr. Xiao is also a member of the Youth Working Committee of the China Materials Research Association since 2022. With his sustained research outputs, focus on device-performance + stability, and industrial + academic experience, he is positioned to make strong contributions to the optoelectronic materials field.

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Featured Publications

Cai, P., Song, C., Lei, S., Yu, K., Ding, L., Wang, D., Chen, G., Peng, H., Li, B., Wang, X., & Xiao, B. (2023). A robust and thickness-insensitive hybrid cathode interlayer for high-efficiency and stable inverted organic solar cells. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 11(45), 24410–24420. https://doi.org/10.1039/d3ta03365a

Lei, S., Xiao, Y., Yu, K., Xiao, B., Wan, M., Zou, L., You, Q., & Yang, R. (2023). Revisiting hole injection in quantum dot light-emitting diodes. Advanced Functional Materials, 33(29), 2305732. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202305732

Zhong, T., Guo, F., Lei, S., Xiao, B., Li, Q., Jia, T., Wang, X., & Yang, R. (2023). Multi-scale mechanical properties of bulk-heterojunction films in polymer solar cells. npj Flexible Electronics, 7, 8. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-023-00236-5

Xiao, B. (2022). Enhanced photovoltaic performance of donor polymers effected by asymmetric π-bridges. Polymer Chemistry, 13(35), 5258–5265. https://doi.org/10.1039/d2py00954d

Xiao, B. (2022). Over 17% efficiency all-small-molecule organic solar cells based on an organic molecular donor employing 2D side-chain symmetric-breaking strategy. Energy & Environmental Science, 15(11), 4986–4994. https://doi.org/10.1039/d2ee02107b

Luo, Y., Wang, X., Zhang, M., Sun, X., Saparbaev, A., Lei, S., Zhang, J., Xiao, B., & Yang, C. (2022). High-efficiency semi-transparent organic solar cells using pentacyclic aromatic lactam-containing terpolymer strategy for eco-friendly greenhouse application. Solar RRL, 6(12), 2200679. https://doi.org/10.1002/solr.202200679

Prof. Adel Asheri | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Adel Asheri | Best Researcher Award

National Research Centre | Egypt

Professor Adel Ashery is a distinguished physicist and head of the Department of Solid State Physics at the National Research Center (NRC), Cairo, Egypt. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the Leningrad Institute of Electronic Engineering (Russia) in 1990, following a B.Sc. in Physics from Cairo University (1982) and a Science Diploma from Russia (1987). With an extensive academic and research career, Professor Ashery has made significant contributions to the fields of solid-state physics, semiconductor devices, and thin-film technology. His research primarily focuses on the preparation and characterization of single-crystal devices and thin films using advanced techniques such as liquid phase epitaxy, electrochemical ionization, sol-gel methods, photolithography, and chemical vapor deposition. He has authored over 89 scientific publications, accumulating 996 citations and an h-index of 17, demonstrating his impactful scholarship. His recent works explore interfacial engineering, dielectric tunability, and optoelectronic properties of novel heterojunction structures, contributing to advancements in resistive memory, RRAM, and high-κ electronics. Professor Ashery’s dedication to experimental innovation and material development has positioned him as a leading researcher in condensed matter and electronic materials science, continuing to inspire progress in semiconductor device engineering.

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Featured Publications

Ashery, A. (2025). Interfacial engineering and dielectric tunability in Ag/Al/SiO₂/n-Si/Ag heterostructures: Novel insights for resistive memory and high-κ electronics. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 417758.

Ashery, A. (2025). Ag/MWCNTs-PVA composite/n-Si/Ag exhibits a novel combination of high electrical conductance and tunable capacitance in magnitude and sign. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology.

Ashery, A., Gaballah, A. E. H., Elmoghazy, E., & Kabatas, M. A. B. M. (2025). Investigation of the optoelectronic properties of a novel polypyrrole–multi-well carbon nanotubes/titanium oxide/aluminum oxide/p-silicon heterojunction. Nanotechnology Reviews, 14(1), 20250174.

Ashery, A., Gaballah, A. E. H., Elnasharty, M. M. M., & Kabatas, M. A. B. M. (2024). Dielectric properties of epitaxially grown lattice-mismatched GaAs/p-Si heterojunction diode. iScience, 27(9).

Ashery, A., Gaballah, A. E. H., Turky, G. M., & Basyooni-Murat Kabatas, M. A. (2024). Gel-based PVA/SiO₂/p-Si heterojunction for electronic device applications. Gels, 10(8), 537.

Ashery, A., Gaballah, A. E. H., & Farag, A. A. M. (2024). Optical characterization of high-quality spin-coated PVA nanostructured films for photo-sensing application. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 687, 416088.