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

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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.

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