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

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

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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.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ying Tang | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ying Tang | Best Researcher Award

Shenzhen Technology University | China

Dr. Ying Tang is an Assistant Professor at Shenzhen Technology University in the College of Integrated Circuits and Optoelectronic Chips, appointed in March 2024. She earned her Ph.D. in Opto-electronics Information Science and Engineering from South China University of Technology in 2022 and conducted research at the National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and the Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures. Her research expertise spans semiconductor optics, single-particle spectroscopy, ultrafast spectroscopy, exciton dynamics, and quantum photonics, with particular focus on perovskite and CdSe/CdS nanocrystals. Dr. Tang has authored 10 high-impact publications with over 526 citations and an h-index of 9, addressing topics such as exciton fine structures, multiexciton emission, electric-field modulation, and low-threshold lasing in nanostructures. Her contributions advance the understanding and control of optical properties in nanoscale materials, bridging fundamental physics with practical optoelectronic applications. She is recognized for pioneering studies in quantum photonics and high-performance nanomaterials, establishing herself as an emerging leader in the field.

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Featured Publications

Tang, Y., Qin, Q., Yang, H., Feng, S., Zhang, C., Zhang, J., Xiao, M., & Wang, X. (2022). Electrical control of biexciton Auger recombination in single CdSe/CdS nanocrystals. Nanoscale.

Zhang, L., Yang, H., Tang, Y., Xiang, W., Wang, C., Xu, T., Wang, X., Xiao, M., & Zhang, J. (2022). High-performance CdSe/CdS@ZnO quantum dots enabled by ZnO sol as surface ligands: A novel strategy for improved optical properties and stability. Chemical Engineering Journal.

Tang, Y., Yin, C., Jing, Q., Zhang, C., Yu, Z.-G., Lu, Z., Xiao, M., & Wang, X. (2022). Quantized exciton motion and fine energy-level structure of a single perovskite nanowire. Nano Letters.

Hu, J., Bi, C., Zhang, X., Lu, Y., Zhou, W., Zheng, Z., Tang, Y., Lu, F., Yao, Z., & Tian, B. (2022). Yellow-light emitted single halide CsPbI3 nanowire. Applied Materials Today.

Yang, H., Zhang, L., Tang, Y., Xiang, W., Wang, X., Xiao, M., Cui, Y., & Zhang, J. (2021). Enhanced multiexciton emission property in gradient alloy core/shell CdZnSeS/ZnS quantum dots: Balance between surface passivation and strain-induced lattice defect. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C.

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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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