Prof. Dr. Galina Makeeva | Best Researcher Award

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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jonas Duarte | Top Applied Physicist Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jonas Duarte | Top Applied Physicist Award

Federal University Western of Pará | Brazil

Dr. Jonas Marinho Duarte earned both a Licenciatura and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA), followed by an M.Sc. (2019–2021) and a Ph.D. (2021–2025) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution. Since July 2025, he has served as a Professor in the Faculty of Mining Engineering at the Federal University of Western Pará (UFOPA) in Santarém, Brazil. His research focuses on two-dimensional carbon allotropes, nanoelectronics and electronic transport modulation, terahertz and microstrip antenna design using novel graphene-like patch resonators, and active learning methodologies in solar-energy education and environmental outreach. He has published peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Optical & Quantum Electronics, Physica E, and Computational Condensed Matter. Jonas Duarte’s current (unverified) research metrics include an h-index of approximately 0, around 5 published documents, and about 2 citations. He is developing a strong early-career, multidisciplinary profile that bridges physics, electrical engineering, and materials science through both teaching and research. In summary, Jonas Duarte is an emerging scholar-educator who actively connects advanced materials modeling with device engineering, positioning himself for significant future impact.

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Featured Publications

Cardoso, D. H., Miranda, I. R. S., Mota, E. A. V., Duarte, J. M., dos Santos da Silva, S. J., da Silva, C. A. B., & Del Nero, J. (2025). Numerical implementation of phagraphene as patch resonator for a microstrip antenna. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 57(84), Article 08404. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-025-08404-9

Quaresma, L. C., Ferreira, D. F. S., Duarte, J. M., Moreira, M. M., da Silva, C. A. B. Jr., & Del Nero, J. (2025, December). Eigenchannel visualization and transition-voltage spectroscopy in two-dimensional C57 allotrope. Computational Condensed Matter, 36, e01169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cocom.2025.e01169

Quaresma, L. C., Duarte, J. M., Ferreira, D. F. S., da Silva, C. A. B. Jr., & Del Nero, J. (2025, October). Electronic transport modulation in C57: A path toward carbon-based logic and switching devices. Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 163, 116340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physe.2025.116340

Duarte, J. M., Santos, J. C. S., Ferreira, D. F. S., Paula, M. V. S., Mota, E. A. V., da Silva, C. A. B., & Del Nero, J. (2025, March). Systematic investigation of a metallic quadrilateral nanoribbon graphene allotrope for application in nanoelectronics. Computational Condensed Matter, 34, e01007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cocom.2025.e01007

Duarte, J. M. (2024, November). Metodologias ativas e educação ambiental: Uma revisão integrativa sobre abordagens inovadoras para o ensino de energia solar. Ensino e Tecnologia em Revista, 18(4), 1–15.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Akeem Adewale | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Akeem Adewale | Best Researcher Award

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso | Nigeria

Dr. Akeem Adekunle Adewale is a distinguished materials physicist and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pure and Applied Physics at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia, following his M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Physics from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. With a prolific academic career, Dr. Adewale has authored 25 scientific documents, accumulated over 201 citations, and achieved an h-index of 9. His research focuses on computational materials science, density functional theory (DFT), nanotechnology, and optoelectronic and thermoelectric materials modeling. Dr. Adewale’s studies have significantly contributed to understanding the structural, electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of advanced materials such as perovskites, semiconductors, and nanocomposites. His works have been published in reputed journals including Materials Today Communications, Heliyon, Physica Scripta, and Computational Condensed Matter. Prior to his current role, he served as a Lecturer in Physics and Materials Science at Kwara State University, Nigeria. Dr. Adewale continues to advance frontiers in materials modeling for renewable energy and semiconductor technologies. His outstanding contributions to materials research position him as a leading scholar in the field of computational materials science.

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Featured Publications

Adewale, A. A., Chik, A., Adam, T., Yusuff, O. K., Ayinde, S. A., & Sanusi, Y. K. (2021). First principles calculations of structural, electronic, mechanical and thermoelectric properties of cubic ATiO3 (A= Be, Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba) perovskite oxide. Computational Condensed Matter, 28, e00562.

Adewale, A. A., Chik, A., Adam, T., Joshua, T. M., & Durowoju, M. O. (2021). Optoelectronic behavior of ZnS compound and its alloy: A first principle approach. Materials Today Communications, 27, 102077.

Olatomiwa, A. L., Adam, T., Edet, C. O., Adewale, A. A., Chik, A., Mohammed, M., Gopinath, S. C. B., & Hashim, U. (2023). Recent advances in density functional theory approach for optoelectronics properties of graphene. Heliyon, 9(3), e14279.

Sholagberu, A. A., Yahya, W. A., & Adewale, A. A. (2022). Pressure effects on the opto-electronic and mechanical properties of the double perovskite Cs₂AgInCl₆. Physica Scripta, 97(8), 085824.

Adewale, A. A., Chik, A., Zaki, R. M., Che Pa, F., Keat, Y. C., & Jamil, N. H. (2018). Thermoelectric transport properties of SrTiO₃ doped with Pm. Solid State Phenomena, 280, 3–8.

Yahya, W., Yahaya, A. A., Adewale, A. A., Sholagberu, A. A., & Olasunkanmi, N. K. (2023). A DFT study of optoelectronic, elastic and thermo-electric properties of the double perovskites Rb₂SeX₆ (X=Br, Cl). Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, 1418–1418.

Dr. Shyamal Mondal | Best Research Article Award

Dr. Shyamal Mondal | Best Research Article Award

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology | India

Shyamal Mondal is a leading researcher with an h-index of 9, 58 publications, and 293 citations across 235 documents, demonstrating significant contributions in photonics, terahertz technologies, and ultrafast optics. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics and Meteorology from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and is currently a faculty member at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India. His research focuses on terahertz imaging and antenna design, deep learning for image enhancement, nonlinear optical phenomena, ultrafast fiber lasers, and advanced materials such as carbon nanostructures and MXenes. Dr. Mondal has advanced interdigitated photoconductive antennas, coherent mid-infrared laser sources, and modelocked fiber lasers, integrating theoretical and experimental approaches. He has published in high-impact journals including ACS Applied Optical Materials, Optics Express, and Journal of Applied Physics, and presented his work at international conferences. His contributions have strengthened the fields of terahertz communications, optical nonlinearity, and laser technologies. Dr. Mondal continues to drive innovation, mentoring emerging researchers, and bridging fundamental science with applied photonics solutions, thereby expanding the frontiers of optical and terahertz research.

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Featured Publications

Mondal, S., Jampani, K., Raj, A. R., Roy Chowdhury, D., & Sethi, A. (2025). Implementing W-Net deep learning for terahertz image enhancement and segmentation. Engineering Research Express.

Mondal, S., Raj, A. R., & Saha, S. (2024). Advancements in the use of artificial saturable absorbers for modelocking of 2 µm ultrafast fiber lasers. Annalen der Physik.

Rathinasamy, V., Thipparaju, R. R., Boby, E. N. F., & Mondal, S. (2022). Interdigitated photoconductive antenna for future wireless communications. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 64(12), 2189–2196.

Boby, E. N. F., Prajapati, J., Rathinasamy, V., Mukherjee, S., & Mondal, S. (2022). Parametric investigation of interdigitated photoconductive antenna for efficient terahertz applications. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 47(3), 3597–3609.

Mitra, N., Patra, A. K., Singh, S. P., Mondal, S., Datta, P. K., & Varshney, S. K. (2020). Interfacial delamination in glass-fiber/polymer-foam-core sandwich composites using singlemode–multimode–singlemode optical fiber sensors: Identification based on experimental investigation. Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials.

Mondal, S., Mukherjee, S., Singh, S. P., Rand, S. C., Bhattacharya, S., Das, A. C., & Datta, P. K. (2016). Dynamic gain aperture modelocking in picosecond regime based on cascaded second-order nonlinearity. Optics Express, 24(15), 15274–15285.