Dr Huaming Li | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr Huaming Li | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Huaming Li is an Associate Professor at the College of Physics and Optoelectronics, Taiyuan University of Technology, China. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA, and has held academic positions at Taiyuan University since 2012. His research focuses on high-pressure thermodynamic behavior of liquid metals and solid solutions. Known for his discovery of linear isothermal regularities and his development of predictive equations of state, Dr. Li integrates fundamental physics with advanced materials science. His scholarly work bridges experimental insight and theoretical modeling in condensed matter and thermal physics.

Dr Huaming Li, Taiyuan University of Technology, China

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🎓 Education

Dr. Huaming Li has a strong academic foundation in physics, beginning with his B.S. (1995–1999) and M.S. (1999–2002) in Theoretical Physics from Lanzhou University, China 🇨🇳. He then earned his Ph.D. in Physics (2002–2009) from the prestigious Georgia Institute of Technology, USA 🇺🇸. His doctoral studies focused on thermodynamic behavior and phase transitions in materials, laying the groundwork for his future in high-pressure physics and condensed matter research. This educational journey equipped him with advanced skills in statistical mechanics, computational physics, and materials theory 📐🧠🔬—essential tools for his innovative work in materials science.

👨‍🏫 Experience

Dr. Huaming Li has rich academic and research experience spanning over a decade in the field of condensed matter and thermodynamic physics 🧪. After earning his Ph.D. from Georgia Tech, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship there, focusing on liquid metals under extreme conditions 🌡️🔬. Currently an Associate Professor at Taiyuan University of Technology, he leads studies on equations of state, entropy, and free volume evolution in high-pressure environments 🔍📊. Dr. Li regularly presents at global conferences like APS, CCMR, and CPS 🌍📢, contributing cutting-edge insights to energy materials, thermal modeling, and phase transition science 🔧⚙️.

🎤 Conference Presentation

Dr. Huaming Li has presented extensively on the thermodynamic behavior of liquid metals under high pressure at prestigious international conferences 🧪🌍. His talks explore linear isotherm regularities, equations of state, and entropy and free volume evolution in metals such as sodium, potassium, indium, and iron under extreme conditions 🔬🌡️. He has delivered findings at the APS March Meetings (USA), CCMR (South Korea), and CPS (China), showcasing his leadership in high-pressure materials research 🧠📊. His work aids in the predictive modeling of metallic liquids, contributing to energy materials design and the understanding of phase transitions ⚙️🧯📈.

⚙️ Research Excellence 

Dr. Huaming Li has made groundbreaking contributions in the field of high-pressure thermodynamics by discovering linear isotherm regularities in liquid metals such as sodium, potassium, gallium, bismuth, and mercury 🧪🧊. His work enables predictive modeling of thermodynamic properties, supporting advanced material design. He also developed theoretical frameworks for polymorphic melting and amorphization in binary solid solutions 🔄🔬. His investigations into anomalous heat capacity behaviors of liquid metals bridge fundamental science and practical engineering applications 📘🔧. Published in top journals like AIP Advances and Physica B, his research is widely recognized and presented at international conferences 🌍📊.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Huaming Li’s research centers on the thermodynamics of liquid metals under high pressure ⚙️🌡️, focusing on developing equations of state that describe linear isotherm behaviors in elements such as sodium, potassium, bismuth, and mercury 🧪🔩. He investigates free volume evolution and entropy contributions in condensed matter, especially in glass-forming liquids and metallic alloys 🧊📈. His work explores the structure-property relationships critical to predicting material behavior under extreme conditions, contributing to advancements in energy materials, solid-state physics, and high-performance alloys 🚀🔬. This research bridges theoretical physics with practical materials engineering 🌍🛠️.

📚 Publications

On Heat Capacity of Liquid Mercury Under Pressure
Authors: Huaming Li, Chaochao Bao, Xiaojuan Wang, Yanting Tian, Lin Feng, Ying Zhang, Yongli Sun, Mo Li
Journal: Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2025

Thermodynamic Properties of Liquid Bismuth Under Pressure: New Regularities and an Equation of State
Authors: Huaming Li, Lin Feng, Ying Zhang, Yanting Tian, Yongli Sun, Mo Li
Journal: AIP Advances, 2022

Linear Isotherm Regularities of Liquid Gallium Under Pressure
Authors: Huaming Li, Hao Ding, Yanting Tian, Yongli Sun, Mo Li
Journal: AIP Advances, 2021

Linear Isotherm Regularities of Solid Sodium Under Pressure
Authors: Huaming Li, Hao Ding, Yanting Tian, Yongli Sun, Shiwei Fang
Journal: AIP Advances, 2020

Regularities of Liquid Potassium at Different Temperatures
Authors: Huaming Li, Hao Ding, Yanting Tian, Yong Li Sun, Mo Li
Journal: AIP Advances, 2019

Nonlinearity Acoustic Parameters from Equation of State of Liquid Sodium Under Pressure
Authors: Huaming Li, Xiaoxiao Zhang, Yongli Sun, Mo Li
Journal: AIP Advances, 2017

Thermodynamic Properties of Liquid Sodium Under High Pressure
Authors: Huaming Li, Xiaoxiao Zhang, Yongli Sun, Mo Li
Journal: AIP Advances, 2017

Assist. Prof. Dr Tikaram Neupane | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Tikaram Neupane | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tikaram Neupane is a physicist specializing in nonlinear optics and nanomaterials, focusing on tungsten and molybdenum disulfide atomic layers. 🔬✨ He holds a Ph.D. in Condensed Matter and Optical Physics and has secured research grants from NASA, DoD, and academic institutions. 💼📚 Dr. Neupane excels in advanced laser techniques, spectroscopy, microscopy, and computational modeling (DFT). 💻🔭 He actively leads scientific fairs, organizes conferences, and serves on editorial boards. 🏆📊 With numerous publications and awards, including a UNESCO fellowship, he combines research excellence with strong community engagement and mentorship. 🌟👨‍🏫

Assist. Prof. Dr Tikaram Neupane, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, United States

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Education 🎓

Dr. Tikaram Neupane earned his Ph.D. in Condensed Matter and Optical Physics from Hampton University (2016–2020), focusing on third-order optical nonlinearity of tungsten and molybdenum disulfide atomic layers. 🎓🔬 Prior to that, he completed an MS in Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Wyoming (2014–2015), deepening his expertise in advanced physics topics. 📚⚛️ He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Earth System Physics from the International Center for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy (2010–2011), where he worked on 2D modeling of mantle convection, exploring viscosity effects and multi-scale processes. 🌍🌀

Experience

Dr. Tikaram Neupane completed his Ph.D. at Hampton University (2016–2020), studying nonlinear absorption/refraction, quantum dots, and all-optical switching in nanomaterials. 🔬✨ During his graduate work at the University of Wyoming, he assisted in solar cell efficiency characterization and perovskite optical simulations. ☀️💻 Since 2021, he has been Assistant Professor of Physics at UNC Pembroke, coordinating Applied Physics and recruiting students through regional science fairs. 🎓📚 He was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Southern Mississippi (2020–2021), focusing on ocean optics, color, and remote sensing with NASA’s Stennis Space Center. 🌊🚀

Grants and Awards 🏅

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tikaram Neupane is an award-winning physicist specializing in nonlinear optics and nanomaterials. 🏅🔬 He secured prestigious research grants including the Dean’s Research Fund (2021), NC Collaboratory HMSI Award (2022), and PURC Center funding (2023–2025). 💼📊 His honors include the Best Presentation Award at ICNST 2019, NASA & DoD-funded research assistantships (2016–2020), and a UNESCO Fellowship at ICTP, Italy (2010–2011). 🌍🎓 Supported early by Tribhuvan University free-ship (2006–2008), he also held a Graduate Assistantship at the University of Wyoming (2014–2015). His work reflects sustained excellence in physics research and innovation. ✨🔭

Book Chapter 📖

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tikaram Neupane is a co-author of the 2024 book chapter in “Advanced Graphene and Graphene Oxide Materials,” published by MDPI. 📖🧑‍🔬 His expertise lies in condensed matter physics and nonlinear optics of nanomaterials like tungsten and molybdenum disulfide. ⚛️✨ Dr. Neupane combines advanced laser techniques, spectroscopy, and computational modeling to explore cutting-edge material properties. 💡🔬 His scholarly contributions extend beyond research articles to impactful academic publishing, reflecting his leadership in nanomaterials science. 🌍📚 He is dedicated to advancing knowledge in 2D materials and their innovative applications. 🚀🔗

Technical Skills 🖥️

Expert in advanced laser systems including pico- and nano-second lasers (Shunami, Spectra-Physics, Continuum) and CW lasers (Diode, Ar, He-Ne, He-Cd). ⚡🔆 Skilled in nonlinear optics techniques like Z-scan, I-scan, spatial self-phase modulation, and four-wave mixing. 🌀✨ Proficient in Density Functional Theory (DFT) for electronic and optical property calculations of nanomaterials. 💻📊 Experienced in spectroscopy (Raman, UV-Vis, photoluminescence) and microscopy (optical, XRD, AFM, TEM). 🔍📈 Adept with data acquisition tools and optics instrumentation. Software skills include MATLAB, Origin, VASP, and Quantum Espresso. 💾🖥️

Research Focus 🔍

Dr. Tikaram Neupane’s research focuses on nonlinear optical properties of 2D nanomaterials such as graphene oxide, CdSe quantum dots, and hexagonal boron nitride. 📈🧪 His work explores third-order nonlinearity, self-phase modulation, and spin-resolved optical behavior using cutting-edge techniques like Z-scan and DFT simulations. 🔍💡 He investigates quantum optical effects for photonics and optoelectronics, pushing frontiers in nanophotonics, quantum materials, and ultrafast spectroscopy. ⚛️📡 Dr. Neupane’s contributions offer critical insights into the development of next-gen devices for optical communication, sensing, and quantum information technologies. 🚀📱🌐

Publications 📚

Size-dependent fluorescence properties of CdSe quantum dots
👥 Authors: Uma Poudyal, Chandra Mani Adhikari, Nisha H. Makani, Bhoj Raj Gautam, Tikaram Neupane
📘 Journal: Solid State Communications (2025)

Third-Order Optical Nonlinearity of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Atomic Layer
👥 Authors: Tikaram Neupane, Uma Poudyal, Bagher Tabibi, Felix Jaetae Seo
📘 Preprint: Preprints.org (2024)

Cubic Nonlinearity of Graphene-Oxide Monolayer
👥 Authors: Tikaram Neupane, Uma Poudyal, Bagher Tabibi, Wan-Joong Kim, Felix Jaetae Seo
📘 Journal: Materials (2023)

Dispersion in Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube Film: An Application of Bogoliubov–Valatin Transformation for Hamiltonian Diagonalization
👥 Authors: Chandra M. Adhikari, Da’Shawn M. Morris, Thomas W. Noonan, Tikaram Neupane, Basu R. Lamichhane, Bhoj R. Gautam
📘 Journal: Condensed Matter (2023)

Spatial Self-Phase Modulation in Graphene-Oxide Monolayer
👥 Authors: Tikaram Neupane, Bagher Tabibi, Wan-Joong Kim, Felix Jaetae Seo
📘 Journal: Crystals (2023)

Spin-Resolved Visible Optical Spectra and Electronic Characteristics of Defect-Mediated Hexagonal Boron Nitride Monolayer
👥 Authors: Sheng Yu, Tikaram Neupane, Bagher Tabibi, Qiliang Li, Felix Seo
📘 Journal: Crystals (2022)

Mrs Charoula Iliaskou | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Mrs Charoula Iliaskou | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Charoula Iliaskou is a medical physicist and researcher at the University Medical Center Freiburg 🇩🇪, specializing in intraoperative electron beam radiation therapy (IOERT) ⚡🏥. She holds an MSc in Medical Physics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens 🇬🇷, graduating top of her class 🎓. Her research explores targeted dosimetry, radiation planning, and magnetic nanoparticles for hyperthermia therapy 🧲🧪. Skilled in Monte Carlo simulations, clinical software, and nanomaterials analysis, she integrates theory with real-world clinical application 🔬💻. Charoula’s work contributes to more precise, effective cancer therapies and positions her as a promising figure in radiation oncology research 🌍📈.

Mrs Charoula Iliaskou, University Medical Center Freiburg, Germany

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Education 🎓

Mrs. Charoula Iliaskou holds an MSc in Medical Physics – Radiation Physics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2020), where she graduated top of her class (Rank 1/19, Grade 9.14/10) 🎓🏅. She earned her BSc in Physics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2018 (Rank 2/23, Grade 8.18/10) 📘🔬. In 2017, she participated in the Erasmus+ program at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, gaining international academic experience 🌍📖. Her academic journey began with an excellent high school diploma from Xanthi, Greece (Grade 18.9/20) 🏫📐, demonstrating consistent excellence in science and education.

Experience 👩‍🔬

Mrs. Charoula Iliaskou is currently a Physicist in the Division of Medical Physics at the University Medical Center Freiburg 🇩🇪, where she develops image-guided planning and verification workflows for IOERT (Intraoperative Electron Beam Radiation Therapy) 🏥⚡. Her MSc research focused on in vivo dosimetry for breast cancer using EBT3 Gafchromic films 🎯🧪. She has hands-on training in radiation treatment planning and quality assurance from AHEPA Hospital and early research experience in nanoparticle hyperthermia and magnetometry 🧲🔬. Her work combines clinical physics with nanoscale science, showing deep engagement from student researcher to applied medical physicist 👩‍🔬📈.

Honors and Awards 🏅

Mrs. Charoula Iliaskou was honored with the “Best Undergraduate Student Internship of the Physics Department for the year 2017–2018” 🏅 by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece 🇬🇷. This award recognized her outstanding performance, commitment, and research initiative during her clinical internship in radiation oncology and medical physics 🏥🔬. It reflects her early dedication to academic and professional excellence, as well as her ability to integrate theoretical knowledge into practical medical applications 🎓⚙️. This recognition served as a launching point for her future achievements in medical physics, marking her as an emerging talent in the field 🌟.

Skills

Mrs. Charoula Iliaskou brings a powerful set of scientific and technical skills to her research in medical physics 🧪. Her expertise includes radiation dosimetry, magnetic nanoparticle characterization (VSM, SQUID), X-ray diffraction, SEM-TEM imaging, and Monte Carlo simulations 🔬📊. She is proficient in tools such as MATLAB, SPSS, EGSnrc, ImageJ, and clinical planning systems like ECLIPSE and RADIANCE 💻🧠. Charoula is multilingual—fluent in Greek, English, Spanish, and German 🗣️—and excels in teamwork, leadership, communication, and project management 🤝📅. Her skillset bridges computational analysis, clinical application, and experimental research, making her a highly versatile scientist.

Research Focus 🔬

Mrs. Charoula Iliaskou focuses her research on medical and radiation physics, particularly on intraoperative electron beam radiation therapy (IOERT) and targeted dosimetry techniques for cancer treatment ⚛️🏥. Her interests span the development of image-guided planning workflows, Monte Carlo simulations, and nanoparticle-based hyperthermia therapies 🧲🔬. She combines advanced analytical tools like radiation dosimetry, X-ray diffraction, and SEM-TEM imaging with clinical software such as ECLIPSE and RADIANCE 💻📊. With interdisciplinary expertise bridging nanotechnology, oncology, and statistical modeling, her research aims to improve precision and outcomes in radiation oncology and cancer therapy 🌍📈.

Publications 📚

Minimum and optimal requirements for a safe clinical implementation of ultra-high dose rate radiotherapy: A focus on patient’s safety and radiation protection
✍️ Authors: C. Garibaldi, S. Beddar, N. Bizzocchi, T.T. Böhlen, C. Iliaskou, R. Moeckli, …
📚 Journal: Radiotherapy and Oncology, Vol. 196, 110291 (2024)
🛡️ Theme: Radiation safety, FLASH radiotherapy, clinical implementation

 Ex-vivo evaluation of magnetite magnetic nanoparticles as magnetic hyperthermia carriers
✍️ Authors: N. Maniotis, E. Myrovali, Z. Kalpaxidou, C. Iliaskou, M. Angelakeris, …
📚 Conference: 2018 EMF-Med 1st World Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields
🧲 Theme: Magnetic nanoparticles, hyperthermia therapy, biomedical applications

Evaluation of RADIANCE Monte Carlo algorithm for treatment planning in electron based Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IOERT)
✍️ Authors: C. Iliaskou, G. Rossi, I. Sachpazidis, V. Boronikolas, M. Gainey, D. Baltas
📚 Journal: Zeitschrift für Medizinische Physik, 2024
🧮 Theme: Monte Carlo simulation, IOERT, treatment planning systems

Development of a TLD-100 based setup for in vivo dosimetry in Intraoperative Electron Beam Radiation Therapy (IOERT): An experimental and clinical evaluation
✍️ Authors: C. Iliaskou, M. Gainey, B. Thomann, M. Kollefrath, R. Saum, E. Gkika, …
📚 Journal: Zeitschrift für Medizinische Physik, 2025
📏 Theme: In vivo dosimetry, TLD-100, intraoperative radiation

PS02.29 Clinical Evaluation of a TLD-Based In-Vivo Dosimetry Workflow in Pancreatic Intraoperative Electron Beam Radiation Therapy (IOERT): One Case Report Study
✍️ Authors: C. Iliaskou, M. Gainey, M. Kollefrath, E. Gkika, U. Wittel, D. Ruess, A.L. Grosu, …
📚 Conference/Journal: Case study presentation, clinical physics context
🩺 Theme: Clinical evaluation, pancreatic cancer, IOERT workflow

Mrs Rosemary Qummouh | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Mrs Rosemary Qummouh | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh 🎓 is a lecturer at Western Sydney University 🇦🇺 and a practicing mental health social worker 🧠. With over a decade of experience in academia and practice, she focuses on trauma, mental health, and refugee well-being 🌍. Currently pursuing her PhD, she has completed 5 research projects and is engaged in 4 ongoing studies 📊. Her work includes 6 journal publications 📚, 6 patents 🧪, and multiple cross-institutional collaborations 🤝. Passionate about social justice and culturally responsive care, she bridges research and real-world impact to uplift marginalized communities 💬🌱.

Mrs Rosemary Qummouh, Western Sydney University, Australia

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Education 🎓

Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh holds a strong academic foundation in social sciences and mental health. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of New England (1991–1994) 🏛️, followed by a Bachelor of Social Work from Western Sydney University – Bankstown Campus 📚. To deepen her expertise in mental health care, she further pursued a Master’s in Counselling at the same university 🧠💬. Her diverse educational background equips her with a multidisciplinary approach, essential for addressing complex societal issues, especially in areas like trauma, refugee support, and cross-cultural mental health care. 🌍💡👩‍🎓

Experience 💼

Since February 2011, Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh has been serving as an Academic at the School of Social Sciences, Western Sydney University – Parramatta Campus 📍. With over a decade of experience in higher education, she has contributed significantly to teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development in social sciences and counselling 🧠📖. Her academic role is rooted in practical social work, and she actively integrates real-world issues into her teaching, particularly focusing on trauma, refugee mental health, and culturally responsive practices 🌐💬. Her long-term commitment demonstrates a passion for education, equity, and community empowerment. 🎓🤝💼

Research Contributions 📘

Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh has made impactful contributions to the fields of social work, mental health, and refugee support. Her research explores critical issues such as the effects of COVID-19 on social work practices 🦠📚 and the development of culturally tailored support for Syrian and other refugees in Australia 🏠🕊️. She has led studies on self-care among social work students and the link between trauma and chronic illness in refugee women 💔🧬. Her work fosters collaborative care models, strengthens professional identity, and enhances the well-being and community integration of vulnerable populations 🤝🌱💡.

Research Focus🌱

Mrs. Rosemary Qummouh’s research centers on enhancing social work practices in the fields of mental health and refugee support 🤝🧠. She investigates the impact of COVID-19 on social work methodologies 🦠📖, develops tailored support systems for refugees in Australia 🏠🕊️, and leads innovative projects on self-care for social work students 🌿🎓. Her work also delves into the relationship between trauma and chronic illness in refugee women 💔🩺. Through these efforts, she aims to improve service delivery, strengthen professional identity, and foster collaborative practices that uplift vulnerable communities and support their well-being and integration 🌈🏘️.

Publications 📚

Psychosocial Interprofessional Perinatal Education: Design and Evaluation of an Interprofessional Learning Experience to Improve Students’ Collaboration Skills in Perinatal Care
Authors: H. Keedle, V. Stulz, J. Conti, R. Bentley, T. Meade, R. Qummouh, P. Hay, et al.
Journal: Women and Birth, Vol. 36(4), e379–e387, 2023

Discourses and Practices in Social Work and Trauma-Focused Work with Syrian and Other Refugees
Authors: R. Qummouh, S. Linnell
Book: Handbook of Critical Whiteness: Deconstructing Dominant Discourses Across Professions, 2024

COVID-19 in the UAE: Social Work, Human Rights, and Mental Health
Authors: A. Albrithen, L. Briskman, R. Qummouh
Journal: Journal of Human Rights and Social Work, Vol. 9(2), 304–316, 2024

Social Work Students’ Reflections on Self-Care While Completing Field Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: S. Harris, R. Qummouh, M.V. Dalziel
Journal: Australian Social Work, Vol. 78(1), 71–82, 2025

My Pillow Is Filled with Tears… Syrian Refugees’ Journey to Australia: Narratives of Human Courage and Resilience
Authors: R. Qummouh, S. Linnell, S. Slewa-Younan, S. Harris
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol. 22(5), 691, 2025

A Practical Guide to Therapeutic Work with Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Review by: R. Qummouh
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers