Prof. Alexey Kavokin | Most Cited Researcher Award

Prof. Alexey Kavokin | Most Cited Researcher Award

Abrikosov Center for Theoretical Physics | Russia

Alexey V. Kavokin is a theoretical physicist affiliated with the Abrikosov Center for Theoretical Physics in Moscow, Russian Federation, recognized for his extensive contributions to exciton-polariton physics, spin dynamics, and semiconductor photonics. He holds a Master’s degree in Physics from Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University (1986–1992) and earned his PhD in Physics (Coherent Light and Matter) from the Ioffe Institute, Saint Petersburg (1992–1993). Kavokin has held research appointments internationally, including service at CNR-SPIN in Rome, Italy (2014–2018). His research spans excitons, spin phenomena, lasers, and semiconductor systems, with additional interests in topological photonics, neuromorphic polariton networks, optical spin Hall effects, and polariton condensate dynamics. He has authored over 560 documents, accumulating more than 19,000 citations and achieving an h-index of 68, reflecting his broad influence across optics, condensed matter physics, and spin-optronics. His work includes investigations of polariton lattices, topological photonic states, spin noise in Bose-Einstein condensates, vortex molecules, and room-temperature optical spin Hall transport. His ongoing scholarship continues to shape the fields of exciton-polariton condensates, semiconductor microcavities, and polariton-based devices.

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Featured Publications

Sedov, E., & Kavokin, A. (2024). Polariton lattices as binarized neuromorphic networks. arXiv. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2401.07232

Guoguang, R., Kavokin, A., & Sawan, M. (2024). Optical biosensor based on porous silicon and Tamm plasmon polariton for detection of CagA antigen of Helicobacter pylori. Sensors. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24165153

Kavokina, S., Samyshkin, V., Cao, J., Abramov, A., Osipov, A., Essaka, S. P., Khalimov, N., Bodunov, D., & Kavokin, A. (2024). Titanium-based metasurfaces for optoelectronics. Nanomaterials. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14010056

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

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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Featured Publications

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.

Prof. Kazem Jamshidi-Ghale | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Kazem Jamshidi-Ghale | Best Researcher Award

Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University | Iran

Prof. Kazem Jamshidi-Ghaleh is a distinguished physicist at the Department of Physics, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran, with extensive experience in optics, photonics, and nonlinear optical phenomena. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics and has contributed over 50 peer-reviewed publications, accumulating more than 800 citations and an h-index of 19, reflecting his influential research in laser-matter interaction, nonlinear refraction, optical limiting, photonic crystals, and nanostructured thin films. Dr. Jamshidi-Ghaleh’s work spans experimental and theoretical studies on optical bistability, ultrafast laser processing, femtosecond laser interactions with materials, and the optical characterization of nanocomposites and dye molecules. He has led several projects on electrically tunable photonic devices and advanced optical measurement techniques such as moiré deflectometry. His research has been recognized in international journals including Optics Communications, Applied Physics A, and The European Physical Journal D. In addition to his research, he has mentored graduate students and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on photonic materials and nanostructure applications. Dr. Jamshidi-Ghaleh continues to advance the field of photonics, contributing both fundamental insights and practical applications in optical materials and devices. His achievements highlight his commitment to scientific innovation, education, and the development of photonic technologies.

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Featured Publications

Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K., Salmani, S., & Ara, M. H. M. (2007). Nonlinear responses and optical limiting behavior of fast green FCF dye under a low power CW He–Ne laser irradiation. Optics Communications, 271(2), 551–554. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2007.01.003

Tohidi, T., Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K., Namdar, A., & Abdi-Ghaleh, R. (2014). Comparative studies on the structural, morphological, optical, and electrical properties of nanocrystalline PbS thin films grown by chemical bath deposition using two different … Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 25, 197–206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mssp.2014.04.003

Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K., & Mansour, N. (2004). Nonlinear refraction measurements of materials using the moiré deflectometry. Optics Communications, 234(1–6), 419–425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2004.01.057

Mansour, N., Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K., & Ashkenasi, D. (2006). Formation of conical microstructures of silicon with picosecond laser pulses in air. Journal of Laser Micro/Nanoengineering, 1, 10.2961. https://doi.org/10.2961/jlmn.2006.1.10

Mohammad-Jafarieh, P., Akbarzadeh, A., Salamat-Ahangari, R., … Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K. (2021). Solvent effect on the absorption and emission spectra of carbon dots: Evaluation of ground and excited state dipole moment. BMC Chemistry, 15(1), 53. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-021-00789-1

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

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. Xiansheng Tang | Young Researcher Award

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