Assoc. Prof. Dr. M. Abdul | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. M. Abdul | Research Excellence Award

Quanzhou University of Information Engineering | China

Muhammad Abdul is a researcher specializing in boson sampling, machine learning, ultracold atoms, high-resolution imaging systems, quantum technology involving surface acoustic waves, quantum phase transitions, nonlinear dynamical systems, and the invention of new materials. He earned his PhD from the University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, where he worked on ultracold atoms in optical lattices, nonlinear optics, photonic devices, quantum networks, and boson sampling. He previously completed an M.Phil in Electronics at Quaid-i-Azam University. His professional experience includes serving as a Researcher at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; Assistant Professor at Sichuan University; Research Associate at Quaid-i-Azam University; Visiting Faculty at the Federal Urdu University; Lecturer at St. Mary College and the Punjab Group of Colleges; and High School Science Teacher at Down High School Mailsi. His research activities span mathematical modeling of nonlinear systems, materials development, and improvements in medication, supported in part by funding for developing a general dynamical model. He has contributed extensively to peer review across major journals and continues to advance interdisciplinary science across China, the United States, and the United Kingdom through research, teaching, and collaboration.

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Featured Publications

Abdul, M., Ko, C., Ismail, M. A., Ben Khalifa, S., Alsaif, N. A. M., Chebaane, S., Akbar, J., & Allakhverdiev, S. I. (2026). Development of rare earth metal-supported manganese selenide (MnSe₂-Nd₂O₃) heterostructure enabling robust hydrogen evolution reaction. Fuel. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2025.136948

Abdul, M., Zhang, M., Ma, T., Alotaibi, N. H., Mohammad, S., & Luo, Y.-S. (2025). Facile synthesis of Co₃Te₄–Fe₃C for efficient overall water-splitting in an alkaline medium. Nanoscale Advances. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NA00930D

Abdul, M., Kuo, C.-T., Ismail, M. A., Ben Khalifa, S., Alsaif, N. A. M., Chebaane, S., Shareef, M., & Shehzadi, A. (2025). Facile synthesis of novel WO₃·H₂O@Al-MOF nanocomposite for enhanced electrocatalytic hydrogen and oxygen evolution. Electrochimica Acta. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2025.147714

Sardar, S., Nazeer, S., Naeem, F., Ben Khalifa, S., Chebaane, S., Saidani, T., Ismail, M. A., & Abdul, M. (2025). Se-decorated TiC/TiO₂ nanocomposite for overall water-splitting in alkaline medium. Fuel. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2025.135672

Abdul, M., Ko, C., Tang, X., Ben Khalifa, S., Alsaif, N. A. M., Chebaane, S., & Akbar, J. (2025). S-scheme MnO₂–MnS₂@C heterostructure for environmental and biological applications. Ceramics International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.09.284

Dr. Kousik Bera | Best Paper Award

Dr. Kousik Bera | Best Paper Award

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | India

Dr. Kousik Bera is a research scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, specializing in condensed matter physics, quantum materials, and spectroscopic techniques. He has authored 11 peer-reviewed publications, achieving over 45 citations with an h-index of 4, reflecting the quality and influence of his research. His work integrates Raman spectroscopy, ultrafast nonlinear optics, and quantum photonics to address key challenges in material science and quantum technology. Dr. Bera’s studies on wafer-scale hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) films have provided critical insights into the role of defects, wrinkles, and impurities in thermal transport, with implications for next-generation nanoelectronic devices. He has also contributed to the development of polarization-entangled photon sources using type-0 PPKTP crystals, advancing quantum communication and cryptography. His collaborative publications in Physical Review B, Journal of Applied Physics, Nanotechnology, Optical Materials, and Optics Communications highlight his multidisciplinary approach. With strong expertise in 2D materials, superconductivity, and quantum criticality, Dr. Bera’s research is paving the way for breakthroughs in photonic devices and quantum technologies. His academic productivity and impactful contributions make him a promising candidate for recognition and awards in physics and materials research.

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Featured Publications

Bright source of degenerate polarization-entangled photons using type-0 PPKTP crystal: Effects of accidental coincidences
Optics Communications, 2025 – Demonstrated a high-brightness entangled photon source, relevant for quantum communication and cryptography.

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering-based sensing and ultrafast nonlinear optical properties of silver–hexagonal boron nitride nanocomposites achieved by femtosecond laser ablation
Optical Materials, 2024 – Reported novel nanocomposites with enhanced SERS activity and nonlinear optical response for sensing applications.

Nanostructured bi-metallic Pd–Ag alloy films for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy-based sensing application
Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 2024 – Developed bimetallic alloy films for ultrasensitive SERS-based detection.

Decoupling the roles of defects/impurities and wrinkles in thermal conductivity of wafer-scale hBN films
Journal of Applied Physics, 2023 – Provided critical insights into thermal transport mechanisms in large-area hBN films.

Surface-phase superconductivity in a Mg-deficient V-doped MgTi₂O₄ spinel
Physical Review B, 2023 – Investigated unconventional superconductivity and surface effects in spinel oxides.