Zakaria Ziani | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Ziani | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | University of Paris Cité / Laboratory of Interfaces, Treatments, Organization and Dynamics of Systems (ITODYS) | France

Assist. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Ziani is an emerging scientist in molecular electronics, photoactive materials, and hybrid nanostructures, recognized for advancing the design and photochemical control of functional molecular systems. With 86 citations, an h-index of 6, and an i10-index of 2, his growing research influence is supported by 12 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, including Journal of the American Chemical Society, Angewandte Chemie, Nanoscale, Small, iScience, and Chemistry-A European Journal. His work spans π-conjugated systems, dimethyldihydropyrene-based photoswitches, redox-active complexes, quantum dots, spin-crossover materials, and hybrid semiconductive nanostructures, emphasizing photochemical reactivity, charge-transport mechanisms, and optoelectronic tunability. Assist. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Ziani has contributed notable advances in visible-light photoswitching, singlet oxygen storage, quantum-dot–assisted photoisomerization, and electron-transfer-induced structural transformations. His findings have shaped fundamental understanding of nanoscale electronic processes and enabled new platforms for optical modulation, molecular sensing, and photoresponsive devices. He has been involved in major research projects such as ANR ORGA-PLAS-MIP and ANR CALOMEL, focusing on plasmonic nanostructures, molecular imprinting, and redox-engineered coordination systems. His research excellence has been recognized through the Grenoble Alpes University Academic Thesis Prize and scientific communication awards, alongside service as a reviewer, presenter, and contributor in international research communities.

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Jianwei Chen | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jianwei Chen | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer | Zhejiang Ocean University | China

Dr. Jianwei Chen is a dedicated researcher and lecturer at Zhejiang Ocean University, China, whose work focuses on the development of micro- and nanostructured electronic and photonic devices based on van der Waals (vdW) two-dimensional materials. His research contributes to the advancement of terahertz focal plane array devices and the engineering of high-performance heterostructures for next-generation optoelectronic technologies. With 123 citations, 9 publications, and an h-index of 6, Dr. Jianwei Chen has made impactful contributions to materials science and applied physics. His recent works published in reputed journals such as Materials Today Physics and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces explore the design, modulation, and optimization of vdW 2D material interfaces and heterostructures, establishing a foundation for their practical use in terahertz imaging and advanced photonics. Earlier in his career, his studies on calcium alumino-titanate and bauxite–SiC composites significantly contributed to the understanding of microstructural control and mechanical performance in ceramic refractories. Dr. Jianwei Chen’s ongoing research integrates electronic engineering, material science, and device physics, emphasizing innovative interface engineering and controlled synthesis of high-quality bubble-free conducting vdW heterostructures. His contributions are recognized through distinctions such as the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award by the China Society of Metallurgical Education (2020). He actively participates in research collaborations and academic dissemination, promoting advancements in nano-optoelectronics and 2D materials-based device fabrication. His scholarly output reflects a commitment to bridging fundamental research with functional device applications, particularly in terahertz imaging and nanophotonics, aligning with global trends in advanced material innovation and device miniaturization.

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Featured Publications

  • Chen, J., Guo, Y., Su, Y., et al. (2025). Interface interaction, design, modulation, and optimization of van der Waals two-dimensional materials. Materials Today Physics, 58, 101878.

  • Chen, J., Liu, L., Chen, H., et al. (2024). Controlled preparation of high-quality bubble-free and uniform conducting interfaces of vertical van der Waals heterostructures of arrays. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 16, 10877–10885.

  • Chen, J., Zhao, H., Zhang, H., et al. (2018). Effect of partial substitution of calcium alumino-titanate for bauxite on the microstructure and properties of bauxite-SiC composite refractories. Ceramics International, 44, 2934–2940.

  • Chen, J., Zhao, H., Zhang, H., et al. (2018). Effect of the calcium alumino-titanate particle size on the microstructure and properties of bauxite-SiC composite refractories. Ceramics International, 44, 6564–6572.

  • Chen, J., Zhao, H., Zhang, H., et al. (2018). Sintering and microstructure characterization of calcium alumino-titanate-bauxite-SiC composite refractories. Ceramics International, 44, 10934–10939.