Mr. Maaz Ali Khan | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Maaz Ali Khan | Best Researcher Award

University of Buner | Pakistan

Maaz Ali Khan is a researcher affiliated with the University of Buner, known for his contributions to thermoelasticity and wave propagation in advanced solid media. His work focuses on the behavior of elastic, thermal, and coupled waves in semiconductor materials and micropolar thermoelastic structures, especially under variable thermal conductivity, laser-induced thermal effects, and temperature-dependent properties. He has coauthored several peer-reviewed studies examining reflected elastic waves, Rayleigh wave behavior, and nonlocal micropolar thermoelastic responses, including investigations involving three-phase-lag models and global sensitivity analysis in rotating solids. His research appears in journals such as Acoustical Physics, Physica Scripta, Mechanics of Solids, and Case Studies in Thermal Engineering. Through his collaborative and interdisciplinary work, he continues to advance understanding of thermoelastic wave phenomena in complex materials systems.

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Featured Publications

Ullah, I., Khan, M. A., Abo-Dahab, S. M., Dar, A., Sial, M. R., Albalwi, M. D., & Jahangir, A. (2024). Study on impact of variable thermal conductivity or laser pulse on reflected elastic waves in a semiconductor medium. Acoustical Physics, 70(2), 278–287.
Saeed, T., Khan, M. A., Alzahrani, A. R. R., & Jahangir, A. (2024). Rayleigh wave through half space semiconductor solid with temperature dependent properties. Physica Scripta, 99(2), 025208.
Khan, M. A., Jahangir, A., Rahman, A., Mahmoud, E. E., & Almuzaini, M. (2025). Global Sensitivity Analysis of Wave Behavior in Rotating Solids with Laser-Induced Thermal and Stress Effects. Mechanics of Solids, 1–24.
Khan, M. A., Kouki, M., Jahangir, A., Riaz, U., & Rahman, A. (2025). Reflection of Coupled Transverse Waves in Nonlocal Micropolar Thermoelastic Media with Three-Phase-Lag Model. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 106926.

Mr. Shehzad Khan | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Shehzad Khan | Best Researcher Award

Nanjing University of Science and Technology | China

Mr. Shehzad Khan is a promising Pakistani quantum physicist with a growing research profile in the fields of quantum optics, quantum information, plasmonics, and nonlinear optics. With an h-index of 2, 3 published documents, and 7 citations, he has contributed to several high-impact journals, including Results in Physics, The European Physical Journal Plus, International Journal of Theoretical Physics, Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, and Physics Letters A. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Malakand (2019–2023), where his thesis focused on “Manipulation of Spectral Hole Burning in Atomic Medium by Doppler Broadening Effect.” His research expertise includes density matrix formalism, optical solitons, Goos-Hänchen shift, photonic spin Hall effect, and surface plasmon polaritons. Shehzad has demonstrated strong analytical and computational skills using Mathematica, MATLAB, and LaTeX, coupled with proficiency in data analysis and technical writing. Recognized for his academic excellence, he received the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Laptop Award for outstanding performance and an HEC Merit and Need-Based Scholarship. With a clear vision to advance the understanding of light-matter interaction and quantum systems, Shehzad Khan aspires to make impactful contributions to modern quantum science and optical physics.

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Featured Publications

Khan, S., Bilal, M., Uddin, S., Akgül, A., & Riaz, M. B. (2024). Spherical manipulation of lateral shifts in reflection and transmission through chiral medium. Results in Physics, 107647.

Khan, S., Saeed, M., Khan, M. A., Aldosary, S. F., & Ahmad, S. Coherent manipulation of optical solitons in four-level N-type atomic medium. International Journal of Theoretical Physics.

Ullah, R., Khan, S., Amina, S., & Javaid, S. Tunable cratering of lateral Goos–Hänchen shift in reflection and transmission of structured light in a chiral atomic medium. The European Physical Journal Plus.

Ullah, H., Khan, S., & Bilal, M. Localized electric and magnetic tangent loss via parity-time symmetry in induced high magneto-optical atomic medium. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials.

Ahmad, M., Khan, S.*, Shah, S. M. H., Salman, M., & Yousaf, M. (2025). Coherent manipulation of sensitivity of structure plasmon polariton waves. The European Physical Journal Plus.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haiou Wang | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haiou Wang | Best Researcher Award

Hangzhou Dianzi University | China

Dr. Haiou Wang is an accomplished Associate Professor at Hangzhou Dianzi University, China, specializing in spintronics and magnetic materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Nanjing University of Science and Technology in 2013 and has since established a strong academic and research career in condensed matter physics and materials science. Since joining Hangzhou Dianzi University in 2014, he has progressed from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, contributing significantly to the study of magnetoresistance, magnetic phase transitions, and spin transport phenomena. Dr. Wang has published over 79 scientific documents, accumulating 690 citations with an h-index of 15, reflecting his consistent influence in the field. His notable works include studies on LaMnO₃, BaMnO₃, and Nd₁−ₓSrₓMnO₃ compounds, elucidating their structure–property relationships and magnetotransport mechanisms. Beyond his research contributions, Dr. Wang has served as a Guest Editor and Topic Editor for MDPI journals, demonstrating his leadership within the scholarly community. His research has been supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, highlighting his role in advancing materials for next-generation spintronic devices. Dr. Wang continues to pursue innovative research bridging magnetic materials and spintronics, contributing to the future of electronic and energy technologies.

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Featured Publications

Li, J., Wang, H., & Wang, H. (2025). Structure, magnetism, and transport properties in hexagonal LaMnO₃. Journal of Electronic Materials. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11664-025-12473-7

Wang, H., Zhao, B., Tan, W., & Wang, H. (2025). Enhanced stability of lead-free CsSnI₃ perovskite through structural optimization. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-025-15480-w

Wang, H., Li, J., & Wang, H. (2025). Magnetism, magnetoresistance, and temperature coefficient of resistance of the BaMnO₃ compound. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-025-15446-y

Huang, S., Hua, J., Su, K., Yang, L., Wang, H., & Li, C. (2024). Anisotropic magnetoelectric effect in quasi-one-dimensional antiferromagnet Cu₃Mo₂O₉. Applied Physics Letters. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0243143

Wang, H., Dong, F., Zhao, B., Tan, W., Huang, S., Su, K., Yang, L., & Wang, H. (2024). The colossal magnetoresistance within a wide temperature range in LaMnO₃ compound. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-13490-8

Dr. Vivek Kumar | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Vivek Kumar | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi | India

Dr. Vivek Kumar is a physicist at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, School of Physical Sciences, where he earned his Ph.D. in Physics. His research focuses on quantum materials, quantum spin liquids, Raman spectroscopy, and density functional theory (DFT). Dr. Kumar has made significant contributions to understanding phonon dynamics, fractional spin fluctuations, and quantum liquid behavior in low-dimensional magnetic and topological systems. His notable publications include works in Physical Review B, 2D Materials, Annalen der Physik, and Physica Status Solidi (RRL), exploring complex phenomena such as electron-phonon coupling, Mott transitions, and the interplay of topology with magnetism in van der Waals materials. He has authored 6 research documents, which have collectively garnered 33 citations from 28 sources, reflecting the growing recognition of his contributions within the condensed matter physics community. With an h-index of 4, Dr. Kumar continues to advance the understanding of correlated quantum systems through both experimental Raman studies and first-principles simulations. His research excellence underscores the pursuit of novel states of matter in two-dimensional materials, offering promising directions for future quantum technologies and materials innovation.

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Featured Publications

Kumar, D., Kumar, V., Kumar, R., Kumar, M., & Kumar, P. (2022). Electron-phonon coupling, thermal expansion coefficient, resonance effect, and phonon dynamics in high-quality CVD-grown monolayer and bilayer MoSe₂. Physical Review B, 105(8), 085419. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.105.085419

Kumar, V., Kumar, D., Singh, B., Shemerliuk, Y., Behnami, M., Büchner, B., Aswartham, S., & Kumar, P. (2023). Fluctuating fractionalized spins in quasi-two-dimensional magnetic V₀.₈₅PS₃. Physical Review B, 107(9), 094417. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.107.094417

Singh, B., Kumar, D., Kumar, V., Vogl, M., Wurmehl, S., Aswartham, S., Büchner, B., & Kumar, P. (2021). Fractional spin fluctuations and quantum liquid signature in Gd₂ZnIrO₆. Physical Review B, 104(13), 134402. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.104.134402

Khan, N., Kumar, D., Kumar, V., Shemerliuk, Y., Selter, S., Büchner, B., Pal, K., Aswartham, S., & Kumar, P. (2024). The interplay of topology and antiferromagnetic order in two-dimensional van der Waals crystals of (NiₓFe₁₋ₓ)₂P₂S₆. 2D Materials, 11(3), 035018. https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1583/ad3e0a

Kumar, V., Shemerliuk, Y., Behnami, M., Büchner, B., Aswartham, S., & Kumar, P. (2025). Dynamics of phonons and magnetic continuum in thin flakes of V(1−X)PS₃. Physical Review Materials, 9(7), 076201. https://doi.org/10.1103/pb66-73sc

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.

Prof. Adel Asheri | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Adel Asheri | Best Researcher Award

National Research Centre | Egypt

Professor Adel Ashery is a distinguished physicist and head of the Department of Solid State Physics at the National Research Center (NRC), Cairo, Egypt. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the Leningrad Institute of Electronic Engineering (Russia) in 1990, following a B.Sc. in Physics from Cairo University (1982) and a Science Diploma from Russia (1987). With an extensive academic and research career, Professor Ashery has made significant contributions to the fields of solid-state physics, semiconductor devices, and thin-film technology. His research primarily focuses on the preparation and characterization of single-crystal devices and thin films using advanced techniques such as liquid phase epitaxy, electrochemical ionization, sol-gel methods, photolithography, and chemical vapor deposition. He has authored over 89 scientific publications, accumulating 996 citations and an h-index of 17, demonstrating his impactful scholarship. His recent works explore interfacial engineering, dielectric tunability, and optoelectronic properties of novel heterojunction structures, contributing to advancements in resistive memory, RRAM, and high-κ electronics. Professor Ashery’s dedication to experimental innovation and material development has positioned him as a leading researcher in condensed matter and electronic materials science, continuing to inspire progress in semiconductor device engineering.

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Featured Publications

Ashery, A. (2025). Interfacial engineering and dielectric tunability in Ag/Al/SiO₂/n-Si/Ag heterostructures: Novel insights for resistive memory and high-κ electronics. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 417758.

Ashery, A. (2025). Ag/MWCNTs-PVA composite/n-Si/Ag exhibits a novel combination of high electrical conductance and tunable capacitance in magnitude and sign. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology.

Ashery, A., Gaballah, A. E. H., Elmoghazy, E., & Kabatas, M. A. B. M. (2025). Investigation of the optoelectronic properties of a novel polypyrrole–multi-well carbon nanotubes/titanium oxide/aluminum oxide/p-silicon heterojunction. Nanotechnology Reviews, 14(1), 20250174.

Ashery, A., Gaballah, A. E. H., Elnasharty, M. M. M., & Kabatas, M. A. B. M. (2024). Dielectric properties of epitaxially grown lattice-mismatched GaAs/p-Si heterojunction diode. iScience, 27(9).

Ashery, A., Gaballah, A. E. H., Turky, G. M., & Basyooni-Murat Kabatas, M. A. (2024). Gel-based PVA/SiO₂/p-Si heterojunction for electronic device applications. Gels, 10(8), 537.

Ashery, A., Gaballah, A. E. H., & Farag, A. A. M. (2024). Optical characterization of high-quality spin-coated PVA nanostructured films for photo-sensing application. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 687, 416088.

Dr. Kousik Bera | Best Paper Award

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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.