Mr. Mizraim Bessa | Computational Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award
PhD Candidate | Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte | Brazil
Mr. Mizraim Bessa is a Ph.D. candidate in Physics at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, whose research integrates computational solid-state physics and nanomaterials science. His work emphasizes two-dimensional (2D) materials, particularly boron–carbon–nitrogen (BxCyNz) structures, exploring their mechanical, electronic, optical, and dynamical properties through advanced computational simulations. His publications in leading journals such as Diamond and Related Materials, Computational Materials Science, Physica E, and Chemical Physics Letters (2025) reflect significant contributions to the understanding of azugraphene-like structures, monolayer strain engineering, and penta-graphene nanoscrolls. These works collectively advance knowledge in low-dimensional materials design, quantum-mechanical behavior, and structure–property correlations under various strain and defect conditions. Mr. Mizraim Bessa’s research employs density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations using tools such as SIESTA, LAMMPS, and VMD, supported by extensive data analysis and visualization. His theoretical insights contribute to the development of next-generation nanostructures for optoelectronic, energy, and sensor applications. With 7 citations, 4 research documents, and an h-index of 1 on Scopus, he has demonstrated growing international visibility in computational nanoscience. His active participation in international conferences and workshops, including the IUPAP Conference on Computational Physics (2025) and training on PERTURBO and electronic-structure simulations, showcases his engagement in the global research community. Mr. Mizraim Bessa’s ongoing studies focus on simulation-driven materials design and machine learning-assisted materials prediction, highlighting his innovative approach to R&D in nanomaterials. His scholarly record, supported by CAPES and CNPq-funded projects, positions him as a promising emerging researcher contributing to the advancement of theoretical and computational materials physics.
Featured Publications
1. Bessa, M., Azevedo, S., Dias, A. C., & Machado, L. D. (2025). Structural, electronic, and optical properties of inorganic and hybrid fullerene networks. Chemical Physics Letters, 861, 141839. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cplett.2024.141839
2. Bessa, M., De Medeiros Dantas, D. G., Da Silva Gomes, D., Pereira Jr., M. L., & Machado, L. D. (2025). Mechanical strength and strain-induced optical shifts in monolayer azugraphene. Computational Materials Science, 258, 114087. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2025.114087
3. Bessa, M., Machado, L. D., & Azevedo, S. (2025). Structural, electronic, dynamical, and optical properties of inorganic and hybrid azugraphene-like structures. Diamond and Related Materials, 159, 112882. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diamond.2025.112882
4. Paupitz, R., Fonseca, A. F., Bessa, M., Fabris, G. S. L., Da Cunha, W. F., & others. (2025). A concise review of recently synthesized 2D carbon allotropes: Amorphous carbon, graphynes, biphenylene and fullerene networks. arXiv preprint arXiv:2509.01877. https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.01877
5. Bessa, M., Azevedo, D. L., & Machado, L. D. (2025). Structure, energetics, and dynamics of penta-graphene nanoscrolls. Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 173, 116321. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physe.2025.116321