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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Mizraim Bessa | Computational Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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.

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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