Hanwen Wang | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | Young Scientist Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hanwen Wang | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | Young Scientist Award

Associate Researcher | Liaoning Academy of Materials (LAM) | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hanwen Wang is a leading researcher in two-dimensional materials, van der Waals heterostructures, and nanoelectronic devices, with strong contributions to physical property modulation, memory architectures, and advanced logic integration. His research has resulted in high-impact publications in top-tier journals such as Nature, Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, Light: Science & Applications, and Materials Today Physics, covering topics including anisotropic transport, ferroelectric memories, 3D integrated logic, and superconductivity in 2D systems. According to Scopus, he has published 35 scholarly documents, received 1,922 citations, and holds an h-index of 19, reflecting significant international impact, innovation, and recognition in nanomaterials and nanoelectronics research.

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Zakaria Ziani | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | Research Excellence Award

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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Jie Sun | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Jie Sun | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Fuzhou University | China

Mr. Jie Sunis a highly cited researcher in semiconductor science, widely recognized for his contributions to two-dimensional (2D) materials, nanoelectronics, and Micro-LED display technologies. With 8,900+ citations, 355 indexed publications, and an h-index of 42, his research output reflects sustained innovation across materials growth, device engineering, and next-generation display systems. His scholarly work spans high-impact journal publications, conference papers, invited talks, and contributions to national and international research programs. Mr. Jie Sun’s research focuses on semiconductor materials, CVD-grown graphene, GaN-graphene hetero-integration, quantum and nanoelectronic devices, and optoelectronic materials for Micro-LED/Mini-LED displays. He has made landmark contributions in large-area graphene synthesis, transfer-free graphene technologies, 2D material MOCVD growth, and high-frequency graphene electronics, influencing both academic research and industrial applications. He has led or participated in 70+ major research and funding projects, including national key R&D programs, NSFC projects, EU initiatives, and collaborations with global technology companies. His total funding involvement exceeds RMB 300 million, supporting breakthroughs in semiconductor processing, integrated circuits, next-generation display platforms, and materials system integration. Mr. Jie Sun’s research contributions include developing graphene-based flexible optoelectronics, pioneering Micro-LED optical characterization standards, and advancing GaN-based device engineering. His work has earned prestigious recognitions such as the IAAM Scientist Medal, major national talent awards, and international honors in materials and display science. His academic influence extends through extensive reviewer and editorial service for high-impact journals (including Nature Communications, Nano Letters, Advanced Materials), evaluation roles for national scientific foundations, and contributions to doctoral committees across Asia and Europe. He has delivered 30+ invited lectures at leading institutions and global conferences, reflecting his leadership in semiconductor and display innovation. Through his publications, research leadership, standards development, and interdisciplinary innovations, Mr. Jie Sun has established a distinguished international profile at the forefront of nanomaterials, optoelectronics, and Micro-LED technologies.

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Featured Publications

1. Luo, Z., Ye, X., Zhang, S., Xue, S., Yang, C., Hou, Y., Xing, W., Yu, R., Sun, J., & Yu, Z. (2022). Unveiling the charge transfer dynamics steered by built-in electric fields in BiOBr photocatalysts. Nature Communications, 13, 2230. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-29825-0

2. Sun, J., Li, X., Guo, W., Zhao, M., Fan, X., Dong, Y., Xu, C., Deng, J., & Fu, Y. (2017). Synthesis methods of two-dimensional MoS₂: A brief review. Crystals, 7(7), 198. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst7070198

3. Buron, J. D., Petersen, D. H., Bøggild, P., Cooke, D. G., Hilke, M., Sun, J., Whiteway, E., Nielsen, P. F., Hansen, O., Yurgens, A., & Jepsen, P. U. (2012). Graphene conductance uniformity mapping. Nano Letters, 12(10), 5074–5081. https://doi.org/10.1021/nl301551a

4. Zhang, B., Zhan, Z., Cao, Y., Gulan, H., Linnér, P., Sun, J., Zwick, T., & Zirath, H. (2016). Metallic 3-D printed antennas for millimeter- and submillimeter-wave applications. IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology, 6(4), 592–600. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTHZ.2016.2562508

5. Sun, J., Lindvall, N., Cole, M. T., Teo, K. B. K., & Yurgens, A. (2011). Large-area uniform graphene-like thin films grown by chemical vapor deposition directly on silicon nitride. Applied Physics Letters, 98(25), 252107. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3602921

Rami Ahmad El-Nabulsi | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | NanoPhotonics Pioneer Award

Prof. Dr. Rami Ahmad El-Nabulsi | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | NanoPhotonics Pioneer Award

Professor | Czech Education and Scientific Network(CESNET) | Czech Republic

Prof. Dr. Rami Ahmad El-Nabulsi is a highly prolific theoretical scientist with a distinguished global research profile reflected by 6,964 citations, 386 scholarly documents, an h-index of 43, and an i10-index of 201. His research contributions span theoretical and mathematical physics, applied mathematics, and interdisciplinary modeling, with a strong emphasis on nonlocal, fractional, and fractal frameworks. He has authored several hundred peer-reviewed journal articles published in high-impact international journals, addressing complex problems in quantum dynamics, nonlinear systems, fractal and fractional calculus, quantum field theory, condensed matter physics, superconductivity, plasma and nuclear physics, fluid dynamics, astrophysics, and space science. His work is widely recognized for introducing innovative mathematical operators, generalized Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms, and fractal-based models that advance understanding of classical and quantum phenomena across multiple length scales. Prof. Dr. Rami Ahmad El-Nabulsi has also made notable contributions to applied domains including energy systems, nanomaterials, biophysics, biomedical heat transfer, geophysics, and ocean and atmospheric dynamics. In addition to extensive journal publications, his scholarly output includes books, conference proceedings, and invited research papers. He is internationally acknowledged for research excellence through prestigious awards and recognitions, serves as an editor and editorial board member for numerous reputed journals, acts as a reviewer for a very large number of international journals, and frequently contributes as a conference chair, keynote speaker, and scientific committee member, underscoring his sustained impact, innovation, and leadership in global research.

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Featured Publications

1. El-Nabulsi, R. A., & Torres, D. F. M. (2008). Fractional action-like variational problems. Journal of Mathematical Physics, 49(5), 053521.

2. El-Nabulsi, R. A. (2005). A fractional approach to non-conservative Lagrangian dynamical systems. FIZIKA A, 14(4), 289–298.

3. El-Nabulsi, R. A., & Torres, D. F. M. (2007). Necessary optimality conditions for fractional action-like integrals of variational calculus with Riemann–Liouville derivatives of order (α, β). Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, 30(15), 1931–1939.

4. El-Nabulsi, R. A. (2005). A fractional action-like variational approach of some classical, quantum and geometrical dynamics. International Journal of Applied Mathematics, 17, 299–317.

5. El-Nabulsi, R. A. (2013). Non-linear dynamics with non-standard Lagrangians. Qualitative Theory of Dynamical Systems, 12(2), 273–291.

Sunkook Kim | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Sunkook Kim | Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Sungkyunkwan University | South Korea

Prof. Dr. Sunkook Kim is an internationally recognized scientist whose pioneering contributions lie at the intersection of 2D materials, nanoelectronics, and flexible device engineering. With over 9,566 citations, 231 publications, and an h-index of 46, his research has profoundly influenced advanced materials and next-generation electronic systems. His work encompasses high-mobility transistors, flexible OLED and micro-LED displays, nanostructured memristors, neuromorphic sensors, and anticounterfeiting technologies based on MoS₂, WS₂, and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). His studies have been featured in Nature Electronics, Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, ACS Nano, and Advanced Functional Materials, many highlighted as cover articles, reflecting the high impact of his research. Prof. Dr. Sunkook Kim’s R&D achievements bridge fundamental material synthesis and device integration, leading innovations in stretchable electronics, haptic feedback systems, and large-area 2D semiconductor devices. He has developed laser-assisted fabrication techniques and MoS₂-based biosensors for healthcare and optoelectronic applications, fostering sustainable and low-power device technologies. A recipient of the Korean President’s Young Scientist Award and the Scientist of the Month Award by the National Research Foundation of Korea, he has earned national recognition for his research excellence. His academic leadership extends to editorial board service, peer reviewing for top-tier journals, and conference chairing in nanotechnology and materials science forums. Prof. Dr. Sunkook Kim’s laboratory at Sungkyunkwan University is a hub of interdisciplinary collaboration, supported by multiple national and industrial funding projects, advancing Korea’s competitiveness in nanomaterials research and flexible electronics. His continuing innovations are redefining frontiers in next-generation semiconductors, photonic devices, and intelligent sensing systems.

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Featured Publications

1. Kim, S., Konar, A., Hwang, W. S., Lee, J. H., Lee, J., Yang, J., Jung, C., Kim, H., … (2012). High-mobility and low-power thin-film transistors based on multilayer MoS₂ crystals. Nature Communications, 3(1), 1011.

2. Choi, W., Cho, M. Y., Konar, A., Lee, J. H., Cha, G. B., Hong, S. C., Kim, S., Kim, J., … (2012). High‐detectivity multilayer MoS₂ phototransistors with spectral response from ultraviolet to infrared. Advanced Materials, 24(43), 5832–5836.

3. Liu, N., Kim, P., Kim, J. H., Ye, J. H., Kim, S., & Lee, C. J. (2014). Large-area atomically thin MoS₂ nanosheets prepared using electrochemical exfoliation. ACS Nano, 8(7), 6902–6910.

4. Kim, S., Kwon, H. J., Lee, S., Shim, H., Chun, Y., Choi, W., Kwack, J., Han, D., … (2011). Low-power flexible organic light-emitting diode display device. Advanced Materials, 23(31), 3511–3516.

5. Lee, J., Dak, P., Lee, Y., Park, H., Choi, W., Alam, M. A., & Kim, S. (2014). Two-dimensional layered MoS₂ biosensors enable highly sensitive detection of biomolecules. Scientific Reports, 4(1), 7352.

 

Assoc Prof Dr. Jianbo Li | Nanophotonics

Assoc Prof Dr. Jianbo Li: Nonolinear Optics, Optical Functional Nanode

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jianbo Li, a distinguished scholar from Central South University of Forestry and Technology, China, completed his Ph.D. in Optics at Wuhan University under the guidance of Prof. Qu-Quan Wang. Since 2012, Dr. Li has been contributing significantly to academia, initially as a Lecturer and later as an Associate Professor at the same university. His expertise lies in the domains of Nanophotonics, Nonlinear Optics, and Opto-Electronic Nanomaterials. Dr. Li’s research extends to the development of nanodevices, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge in these cutting-edge fields. His academic journey reflects a profound dedication to pushing the boundaries of optical sciences and nanotechnology.

Education:  

Associate Professor Dr. Jianbo Li pursued his Ph.D. in Optics from 2007 to 2012 at Central South University of Forestry and Technology under the mentorship of Prof. Qu-Quan Wang. During this period, he delved into advanced research within the field of optics, honing his expertise. Prior to this, he earned his degree from the Department of Physics at Wuhan University. With a strong foundation and guidance from renowned experts, Dr. Li has contributed significantly to the field, showcasing his commitment to academic excellence and research innovation. His academic journey reflects a dedicated pursuit of knowledge and a passion for advancing the understanding of optics.

Work Experience:  

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jianbo Li has been an esteemed member of Central South University of Forestry and Technology since June 2012. Commencing as a Lecturer until December 2015, he dedicated himself to imparting knowledge. In January 2016, Dr. Li elevated to the position of Associate Professor, continuing his impactful journey at the university. His academic tenure reflects a commitment to both teaching and research, contributing significantly to the institution’s academic community. Driven by a passion for education and forestry technology, he has made enduring contributions that align with the university’s pursuit of excellence in education and research.

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Assoc Prof Dr. Jianbo Li has spearheaded groundbreaking research on optical bistability in hybrid metal-semiconductor nanostructures, investigating the intricate mechanisms behind this phenomenon. His work, supported by the National Natural Science Foundation and the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province, delves into the understanding of four-wave mixing in metal-semiconductor hybrid nanosystems. Additionally, Dr. Li has explored the enhancement of optical nonlinearity in semiconductor nanomechanical resonators through surface plasmons, shedding light on innovative possibilities for manipulation. His contributions extend to the development of an electrochemical biosensor for tumor marker detection using mesoporous silica nanoparticles, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation. Furthermore, Dr. Li has explored the thermoelectric conversion properties and quantum regulation of semiconductor nanostructures, backed by the National Natural Science Foundation, showcasing his multifaceted and impactful research portfolio.

Research Performances:  

Associate Professor Dr. Jianbo Li has made remarkable contributions to the field of optics, particularly in the development of advanced devices. His work on slow light devices, utilizing monolayer MoS2 nanoresonators, presents a groundbreaking scheme with a maximal group velocity index two orders of magnitude larger than carbon nanotube resonators. Additionally, Dr. Li proposed a sensitive biosensor based on optical bistability in a semiconductor quantum dot-DNA coupled nanohybrid, enabling precise measurements of DNA length and concentration. His innovations extend to highly-flexible bistable switches using Z-shaped graphene nanoribbons, showcased in Carbon and Optics Express. Furthermore, his work on an ultrastrong signal modulator, utilizing suspended monolayer graphene nanoribbons, demonstrates a remarkable nine orders of magnitude signal gain around the lower bistable threshold, as published in Optics Express.

Professional Profiles:

The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:

  • Cited by: All – 888.
  • Citations – 723.
  • h-index – 15.
  • Documents – 70.

A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!

Publications Top Note:
  1. Optical bistability in a heterodimer composed of a quantum dot and a metallic nanoshell
  2. A temperature-tunable chirality-selective meta-absorber for electromagnetic encrypted imaging
  3. Four-wave mixing properties in bilayer graphene nanosystem 
  4. Multipole polarization assisted optical bistability in a semiconductor quantum dot/metal nanoparticle hybrid molecule
  5. Low-Threshold Optical Bistability Based on Photonic Crystal Fabry–Perot Cavity with Three-Dimensional Dirac Semimetal
  6. Tunable Low-Threshold Optical Bistability in Optical Tamm Plasmon Superlattices
  7. Tunable multiband metamaterial coherent perfect absorber based on graphene and vanadium dioxide
  8. Bragg grating sensor for refractive index based on a D-shaped circular photonic crystal fiber