Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Bayat | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Bayat | Best Researcher Award

Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University | Iran

Dr. Farzaneh Bayat is an accomplished Associate Professor of Physics at Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Iran. She earned her Ph.D. in Physics from the same institution in 2016, specializing in photonic crystals and nanophotonics. With a distinguished research trajectory that includes visiting scientist positions at the Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Spain, and the University of Heidelberg BioQuant Center, Germany, Dr. Bayat has made significant contributions to the fields of photonic crystal-based sensors, plasmonic nanostructures, and optical materials. Her research spans nano- and micro-structured materials, quantum dot-sensitized solar cells, and photocatalytic nanocomposites. She has authored 37 scientific publications, garnering over 248 citations and maintaining an h-index of 10, reflecting the global impact of her work. Her studies on photonic biosensors, colloidal lithography, and plasmon-enhanced photocatalysis have advanced the design of next-generation optical sensors and solar energy devices. Dr. Bayat’s international collaborations and innovative work in nanophotonics have earned her recognition as a leading figure in optical materials science. Through her interdisciplinary approach, she continues to bridge physics, materials science, and nanotechnology to address challenges in sustainable energy and biomedical diagnostics.

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Featured Publications

Amani-Ghadim, A. R., Mousavi, M., & Bayat, F. (2022). Dysprosium doping in CdTe@CdS type II core/shell and cosensitizing with CdSe for photocurrent and efficiency enhancement in quantum dot sensitized solar cells. Journal of Power Sources, 539, 231624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2022.231624

Pourasl, M. H., Vahedi, A., Tajalli, H., Khalilzadeh, B., & Bayat, F. (2023). Liquid crystal-assisted optical biosensor for early-stage diagnosis of mammary glands using HER-2. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 6847. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-33814-4

Khodam, F., Amani-Ghadim, A. R., Ashan, N. N., Sareshkeh, A. T., Bayat, F., & Gholinejad, M. (2022). CdTe quantum dots incorporated in CoNiAl layered double hydroxide interlayer spaces as a highly efficient visible light-driven photocatalyst for degradation of an azo dye and Bisphenol A. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 898, 162768. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.162768

Bayat, F., Ahmadi-Kandjani, S., & Tajalli, H. (2016). Designing real-time biosensors and chemical sensors based on defective one-dimensional photonic crystals. IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 28(17), 1843–1846. https://doi.org/10.1109/LPT.2016.2570664

Adl, H. P., Bayat, F., Ghorani, N., Ahmadi-Kandjani, S., & Tajalli, H. (2017). A defective one-dimensional photonic crystal-based chemical sensor in total internal reflection geometry. IEEE Sensors Journal, 17(13), 4046–4051. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2017.2701090

Dr. Rokhsareh Abedi | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rokhsareh Abedi | Best Researcher Award

Lorestan University | Iran

Dr. Rokhsareh Abedi is a distinguished researcher in analytical chemistry with a Ph.D. in Electrochemistry from the University of Mazandaran, Iran. Her academic journey also includes an M.Sc. in Chemistry from the same institution and a B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry from Hakim Sabzevari University. With an impressive record of 11 publications, 135 citations, and an h-index of 9, Dr. Abedi has made significant contributions to the development of electrochemical biosensors and nanomaterial-based sensing systems. Her research primarily focuses on electrochemistry, biosensors, bacterial detection, and nanostructured materials for biomedical and environmental applications. She has developed innovative aptasensors and genosensors for the highly sensitive detection of pathogenic bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii. Dr. Abedi’s recent work on advanced nanocomposites and ultrathin nanosheets demonstrates her expertise in surface engineering and electrochemical catalysis for energy and sustainability. Her publications in reputed journals such as Bioelectrochemistry, Analytica Chimica Acta, Advanced Sustainable Systems, and Journal of Power Sources highlight her scientific excellence. Through her research and collaborations, Dr. Abedi continues to advance the field of electrochemical sensing and nanomaterial science, contributing to global efforts in healthcare diagnostics and clean energy innovations.

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Featured Publications

Abedi, R., Darband, G. B. (2025). Interfacial surface engineering of Co–Mn–P ultrathin nanosheets on Ni–Co hierarchical nanostructure for boosting electrochemical active sites in overall water splitting. Journal of Power Sources, 641, 236840. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2025.236840

Parsafard, N., Abedi, R., & Moodi, H. (2024). Ternary tin-doped titanium dioxide/calcium oxide (Sn–TiO₂/CaO) composite as a photocatalyst for efficient removal of toxic dyes. RSC Advances, 14(28), 19984–19995. https://doi.org/10.1039/d4ra03641g

Abedi, R., & Darband, G. B. (2024). Science and engineering of superaerophobic surfaces for electrochemical gas-evolving reactions: A review of recent advances and perspective. Advanced Sustainable Systems. https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400465

Abedi, R., Raoof, J. B., Mohseni, M., & Hashkavayi, A. B. (2024). Sandwich-type electrochemical aptasensor based on hemin-graphite oxide as a signal label and rGO/MWCNTs/chitosan/carbon quantum dot modified electrode for sensitive detection of Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria. Analytica Chimica Acta, 1259, 342491. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2024.342491

Abedi, R., Raoof, J. B., Mohseni, M., & Hashkavayi, A. B. (2023). Sandwich-type electrochemical aptasensor for highly sensitive and selective detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria using a dual signal amplification strategy. Bioelectrochemistry, 150, 108332. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioelechem.2022.108332

Assist. Prof. Dr. Fikadu Geldasa | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Fikadu Geldasa | Best Researcher Award

Walter Sisulu University | South Africa

Dr. Fikadu Takele Geldasa is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Walter Sisulu University, South Africa, and Oda Bultum University, Ethiopia. He has published 19 Scopus-indexed research papers, received more than 323 citations, and holds an h-index of 6. He obtained his Ph.D. in Materials Physics from Adama Science and Technology University. His research focuses on experimental and computational studies of functional nanomaterials using density functional theory (DFT) and materials characterization techniques. Dr. Geldasa works on the structural, electronic, and optical properties of doped metal oxides, perovskites, and semiconductor materials for applications in photocatalysis, energy conversion, and environmental remediation. His recent works on doped TiO₂ and α-NiS nanostructures provide insights into bandgap engineering and defect tuning for enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity. He has published his research in leading journals such as Scientific Reports, Nanomaterials, Materials, and Physica Scripta. His interdisciplinary research integrates theory and experiment to develop advanced materials for renewable energy and sustainable technology. Through his scientific contributions, Dr. Geldasa is establishing himself as a promising researcher in materials physics and computational materials science, contributing significantly to the progress of clean energy and environmental technologies.

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Featured Publications

Geldasa, F. T., Dejene, F. B., Kebede, M. A., Hone, F. G., & Jira, E. T. (2025). Density functional theory study of chlorine, fluorine, nitrogen, and sulfur doped rutile TiO₂ for photocatalytic application. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 3390. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84316-0

Geldasa, F. T., & Dejene, F. B. (2025). Transition metal doping effects on the structural, mechanical, electronic, and optical properties of α-NiS for photocatalysis applications via DFT + U insights. Applied Physics A. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-025-08942-9

Geldasa, F. T., & Dejene, F. B. (2025). First principles investigation of niobium and carbon-doped titanium dioxide for enhanced visible light photocatalytic activity. ChemistrySelect. https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202504529

Geldasa, F. T., & Dejene, F. B. (2025). Exploration of vanadium and rhenium co-doped TiO₂ for enhanced photocatalytic performance via first principle density functional theory investigation. Physica Scripta. https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/adf156

Geldasa, F. T., & Dejene, F. B. (2025). Density functional theory based exploration of structural, electronic, mechanical, thermodynamic, and optical properties of α-NiS for CO₂ adsorption. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-648X/aded5f

Prof. Xin Li | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Prof. Xin Li | Best Academic Researcher Award

National University of Defense Technology | China

Professor Xin Li is a leading researcher at the National University of Defense Technology with a Doctor of Engineering degree and extensive expertise in perovskite photodetectors and optoelectronic functional materials. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, including 6 ESI Hot and 7 Highly Cited papers, he has accumulated more than 3,600 citations and an h-index of 27, reflecting his significant impact in the field. He has completed 2 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects and is currently leading 6 ongoing projects, alongside 3 industry consultancy initiatives. Xin Li has authored 2 books, holds over 20 Chinese invention patents, and serves on the editorial boards of Nano-Micro Letters, Journal of Materials Informatics, Carbon Neutrality, and Laser & Optoelectronics Progress. His research focuses on interface engineering, charge transport modulation, morphology-property relationships, and multifunctional perovskite and MoSe2-based devices for energy conversion and detection applications. Recognized as a 2023 Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher and IAAM Fellow, he has delivered over 100 talks at international conferences such as ICMSN-2024 and Nano S&T-2024, and organized academic salons with more than 1,000 participants. His contributions have earned the Ci Yungui Science Award (Best Researcher) and the National Golden Shield 2022 Technical Challenge Prize, advancing large-area stable photovoltaic design and multifunctional optoelectronic integration.

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Featured Publications

Li, X., Yan, J., Tafese Bezuneh, T., & Yu, W. W. (2025). Lead-free halide perovskite Cs2ZrX6 doped with Cr3+ for multifunctional X-ray and NIR imaging. Advanced Functional Materials.

Li, X., Aftab, S., Yewale, M. A., & Kus, M. (2025). From lab to market: Strategies for stabilizing and scaling perovskite solar cells via printing technologies. Journal of Materials Chemistry A.

Li, X., Dou, X.-A., Ye, Q., & Xie, Y. (2025). Threshold-governed inversion of plasma chronology at air–silicon interfaces under tight femtosecond focusing. Applied Physics Letters.

Li, X., Yan, J., Wang, L., & Yu, W. W. (2025). Efficient dual broadband VIS-NIR emission in Mo-doped double perovskites enabling detection and imaging applications. Nano-Micro Letters.

Li, X., Zhang, K., Yang, Y., Jia, Q., & Wang, G. (2025). A method for generating large-scale implicit lattice structures for direct manufacturing. Materials & Design.

Mr. Asif Khan | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Asif Khan | Best Researcher Award

University of Science and Technology Bannu KPK  | Pakistan

Dr. Asif Nawaz Khan is a Pakistani physicist and lecturer at the University of Science and Technology Bannu (USTB), specializing in computational materials science. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at USTB, after completing an M.Phil. from Gomal University and an M.Sc. from Kohat University. Since 2009, he has been actively involved in teaching, supervising BS and M.Phil students, and guiding research in computational simulations and solar cell device modeling. His research focuses on the design and analysis of lead-free perovskite materials (3D and 2D) and their structural, optical, thermoelectric, elastic, thermodynamic, and phonon properties, along with molecular dynamics studies. He employs advanced simulation tools including WIEN2k, Quantum Espresso, CASTEP, and SCAPS-1D, and applies machine learning techniques for material property prediction. Dr. Khan has co-authored multiple high-impact publications, currently holding an h-index of 3 with 38 citations, reflecting his contributions to clean energy materials and sustainable photovoltaics. His work advances the understanding and development of efficient, stable, and multifunctional energy materials. Overall, Dr. Khan is committed to advancing computational materials research and training the next generation of scientists in energy and optoelectronic applications.

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Featured Publications

Khan, A., Khan, N. U., Nawaz, A., Ullah, K., & Manan, A. (2024). A DFT study to explore structural, electronic, optical and mechanical properties of lead-free Na₂MoXO₆ (X= Si, Ge, Sn) double perovskites for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications. Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, 1240, 114834. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comptc.2024.114834

Hosen, A., Mousa, A. A., Nemati-Kande, E., Khan, A. N., Abu-Jafar, M. S., … (2025). Systematic computational screening and design of double perovskites Q₂LiMH₆ (Q= K, Rb; M= Ga, In, Tl) for efficient hydrogen storage: A DFT and AIMD approach. Surfaces and Interfaces, 106608. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106608

Khan, A. N., Rabhi, S., Jehangir, M. A., Charif, R., Khan, N. U., Begagra, A., … (2025). Evaluating A₂SrGeI₆ (A= K and Rb) lead-free double perovskites: Structural, elastic, and optoelectronic insights for clean energy. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 174, 113949. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2025.113949

Khan, N. U., Ghani, U., Khan, A., Khan, A. N., Ullah, K., Ali, R., & Fadhali, M. M. (2025). Theoretical insight into stabilities and optoelectronic properties of RbZnX₃ (X=Cl, Br) halide perovskites for energy conversion applications. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 57(1), 109. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-025-04789-1

Rabhi, S., Khan, A. N., Chinoune, O., Charif, R., Bouri, N., Al-Qaisi, S., … (2025). Insight into NaSiCl₃: A lead-free perovskite for the next generation revealed by DFT and SCAPS-1D. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 27(25), 13490–13507. https://doi.org/10.1039/D5CP02345A