Assist. Prof. Dr. Tamer Elkhatib | Electrical Properties of Materials | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tamer Elkhatib | Electrical Properties of Materials | Research Excellence Award

Faculty of Engineering | Cairo University | Egypt

Assist. Prof. Dr. Tamer Elkhatib is a distinguished researcher and academic specializing in the electrical properties of materials, with a strong focus on semiconductor devices, optoelectronics, and advanced sensor technologies. He serves as an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Physics Department at the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, where he is actively engaged in teaching, research supervision, and curriculum development in solid-state physics and semiconductor engineering. Dr. Elkhatib’s expertise lies in the design, modeling, and characterization of electronic and optoelectronic materials and devices, particularly CMOS image sensors, time-of-flight (ToF) sensors, terahertz and sub-terahertz detectors, and mixed-signal circuits. His research bridges fundamental electrical material behavior with device-level innovation, enabling high-performance sensing and imaging systems used in applications such as 3D vision, smart biosensing, digital microscopy, and augmented and virtual reality technologies. He has held senior scientific and leadership roles in global industrial research environments, contributing to the development of state-of-the-art ToF pixel technologies and semiconductor device architectures that combine high quantum efficiency, modulation contrast, and scalable fabrication. Dr. Elkhatib is also highly skilled in semiconductor device simulation, leveraging TCAD tools, circuit design platforms, and multiphysics modeling to optimize material–device interactions and electrical performance. In addition to his industrial impact, he remains deeply committed to academic research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and graduate mentorship, fostering innovation at the intersection of materials science, physics, and electrical engineering. His work is further reflected in a strong portfolio of patented technologies and scholarly contributions that demonstrate both originality and practical relevance. Through his sustained contributions to understanding and exploiting the electrical properties of materials for advanced electronic and sensing systems, Assist. Prof. Dr. Tamer Elkhatib exemplifies scientific excellence and is a highly deserving recipient of the Research Excellence Award.

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Dr. Hongcheng Zhou | Electrical Properties of Materials | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Hongcheng Zhou | Electrical Properties of Materials | Research Excellence Award

Southwest Jiaotong University | China

Dr. Hongcheng Zhou is a dedicated materials scientist whose research expertise lies in the electrical properties of materials, advanced electromagnetics, and antenna engineering, making her a strong candidate for the Research Excellence Award. She serves as a Lecturer in the School of Electrical Engineering at Southwest Jiaotong University, where she actively contributes to both teaching and high-impact scientific research. Dr. Zhou’s work focuses on understanding and engineering the interaction between electromagnetic fields and functional materials, with particular emphasis on material-enabled antenna systems, time-reversal electromagnetism, and innovative wireless communication technologies. She has played a leading role in the development of broadband, radiation-enhanced piezoelectric mechanical antennas, introducing novel structural and electromechanical design concepts that significantly improve signal efficiency, bandwidth utilization, and directional performance. Her research demonstrates a strong balance between theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and practical device implementation, highlighting her ability to translate fundamental material properties into advanced engineering solutions. Dr. Zhou has led and participated in numerous competitive research projects and has authored a substantial body of peer-reviewed journal publications, reflecting consistent productivity and scientific rigor. She also holds multiple patents related to electromagnetic devices and material-enabled antenna technologies, underscoring her commitment to innovation and technology transfer. Through active collaboration with academic and industrial partners, she continues to advance intelligent, portable, and high-performance wireless communication systems. Dr. Zhou’s contributions strengthen the link between materials science and applied electromagnetics, positioning her as an influential researcher in electrical materials research and a deserving recipient of the Research Excellence Award.

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Dr. Xiangxiang Gao | Electrical Properties of Materials | Industry Impact Award

Dr. Xiangxiang Gao | Electrical Properties of Materials | Industry Impact Award

Xidian University | China

Dr. Xiangxiang Gao is a dedicated researcher in the field of materials science and engineering, with special expertise in energy materials, photocatalysis, and novel functional nanomaterials. He has built a strong scholarly record, having authored over 45 documents (journal articles, conference papers, reviews, and book chapters) indexed in Scopus. His work has earned him approximately 900 citations, reflecting the impact his publications have had in the scientific community. His h-index is 14, indicating that at least 14 of his works have each been cited 14 or more times, which underscores both the quality and sustained relevance of his research output. His research focuses on designing and synthesizing materials with tailored properties for photocatalytic degradation of pollutants, hydrogen production, and solar energy conversion. Dr. Gao often collaborates across disciplines combining experimental methods (material fabrication, structural characterization using XRD, TEM, SEM) with performance measurement in photocatalytic or electrochemical settings to develop materials with enhanced efficiency, stability, and real-world applicability. Besides his core materials work, Dr. Gao contributes to atmospheric and environmental chemistry through studies of pollutant removal, often investigating the mechanisms behind catalysis, surface interactions, and charge transfer processes. He is also engaged in mentoring graduate students and early-career researchers, guiding them through both the technical and scientific reasoning required in their experiments and publications. His papers have been published in respected, peer-reviewed international journals, and multiple articles serve as reference points in their fields, often cited for their innovative synthesis methods, durable photocatalytic activity, or insights into how nano-morphology influences performance. Dr. Gao’s citations continue to grow as newer works build on his findings signaling that his research is not only advancing knowledge now, but setting foundations future studies build upon. His consistent output and cross-disciplinary collaborations portray a researcher with strong momentum and a trajectory toward becoming a leading figure in sustainable energy materials. The combination of his document count, citation profile, and h-index provides concrete evidence of productivity, influence, and scholarly merit. His work contributes meaningfully to solving pressing global challenges in clean energy and environmental protection, making him a strong candidate for recognition and award consideration.

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Versatile optoelectronic memristor based on wide-bandgap Ga2O3 for artificial synapses and neuromorphic computing

Artificial Synapses and Logic Gates Based on Tellurium Oxide Memristors for Artificial Vision Applications

Emerging materials and applications from thermally evaporated electronic films

Self-Assembled Multilayer Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Thin Film Transistors and Doping Regulation

Coexistence of Unipolar and Bipolar Resistive Switching in Optical Synaptic Memristors and Neuromorphic Computing