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 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)