Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chao Mei | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chao Mei | Best Researcher Award

Ningbo University | China

Chao Mei is an Associate Professor at the School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, recognized for his significant contributions to nonlinear optics, ultrafast spectroscopy, and strong-field physics. With an h-index of 16, over 600+ citations, and more than 40 peer-reviewed documents, his research has advanced pulse compression, photonic crystal fibers, mid-infrared photonics, and plasmonic sensing technologies. He received strong foundational training in optics and photonics through graduate studies and has accumulated extensive academic and research experience through sustained collaborations across leading photonics laboratories. Dr. Mei’s work integrates theoretical modeling, materials design, and experimental ultrafast photonics, with impactful achievements such as high-temperature hollow-core fiber interferometry, advanced mid-infrared pulse compression, and high-sensitivity plasmonic fiber sensors. His research interests span χ(3) nonlinear processes, supercontinuum generation, silicon-based photonic waveguides, parabolic pulse evolution, fiber-based sensing, and the development of ultrafast light sources. He has contributed to high-impact journals including Journal of Lightwave Technology, Optics Letters, Optics Express, and Physical Review A. Dr. Mei has been recognized through multiple research grants and collaborative project awards that underscore his influence in the field. Overall, his body of work continues to advance next-generation ultrafast photonic devices and integrated nonlinear optical systems.

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Featured Publications

Liu, D., Wu, Q., Mei, C., Yuan, J., Xin, X., Mallik, A. K., … Han, W. (2018). Hollow core fiber based interferometer for high-temperature (1000° C) measurement. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 36(9), 1583–1590.

Qu, Y., Yuan, J., Zhou, X., Li, F., Mei, C., Yan, B., … Long, K. (2019). A V-shape photonic crystal fiber polarization filter based on surface plasmon resonance effect. Optics Communications, 452, 1–6.

Mei, C., Li, F., Yuan, J., Kang, Z., Zhang, X., Wang, K., … Yan, B. (2016). High degree picosecond pulse compression in chalcogenide-silicon slot waveguide taper. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 34(16), 3843–3852.

Zhang, J., Yuan, J., Qu, Y., Qiu, S., Mei, C., Zhou, X., … Wang, K. (2022). A surface plasmon resonance-based photonic crystal fiber sensor for simultaneously measuring the refractive index and temperature. Polymers, 14(18), 3893.

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