Assist. Prof. Dr. Bouchra Asbani | Materials for Energy Applications | Research Excellence Award
Laboratoire de Physique de la Matière Condensée | France
Assist. Prof. Dr. Bouchra Asbani is a distinguished materials scientist specializing in materials for energy applications, with a strong focus on functional materials, nanomaterials, and condensed matter physics. She serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Picardie Jules Verne, where she is affiliated with the Laboratory of Condensed Matter Physics and actively contributes to advanced research and academic leadership. Her expertise spans two-dimensional materials such as MoS₂, photodetection and photodegradation phenomena, electrocaloric and ferroelectric materials, electrochemical energy storage systems, micro-supercapacitors, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and sustainable hydrogen production. Dr. Asbani’s research is highly interdisciplinary, bridging fundamental materials physics with applied energy technologies, and addressing key challenges in clean energy conversion and storage. She has played a significant role in the development of advanced nanostructured materials for solar energy utilization, green hydrogen generation, and high-performance energy storage devices. In addition to her research contributions, she is actively involved in the supervision of doctoral researchers, guiding projects on transition metal dichalcogenide heterostructures and advanced nanomaterials for renewable energy applications. Dr. Asbani is also a co-inventor of an international patent related to nanostructured substrates, reflecting the translational impact of her work. Her scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals, demonstrating consistent contributions to materials science and energy research. Beyond research, she has contributed to the scientific community through participation in international conference organization and academic service. Her innovative research profile, mentorship, and dedication to sustainable energy materials make her a highly deserving recipient of the Research Excellence Award in Materials for Energy Applications.
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Featured Publications
– Thin Solid Films, Article 140786 (2025)
Giant hydrogen evolution reaction rate induced by ferroelectric polarization in BiFeO₃ nanostructures
– International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 132, 94–101 (2025)
Ferroelectric KNbO₃ nanoplatelets for thermally driven pyrocatalytic hydrogen evolution and dye degradation
– Fuel, 405, 136705 (2026)
Mixed-phase electrodeposited MoS₂ quantum dots for solar-driven dye removal
– Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, Article 116987 (2025)
Modulating MoS₂ conductivity through nitrogen doping: A spray-coating approach to P-type 2D semiconductors
– Optical and Quantum Electronics, 57(12), 657 (2025)