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

Prof Laiyuan Wang | Materials Characterization Techniques | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Laiyuan Wang is a leading researcher in nanoelectronics, optoelectronic materials, and device physics 🎓. He is an Associate Professor at Sun Yat-Sen University, specializing in van der Waals materials, memristors, and neuromorphic computing ⚛️🧠. He completed his Ph.D. in Optoelectronic Materials and Devices in 2017 and conducted postdoctoral research at UCLA. His groundbreaking studies on phase transition mechanisms, molecular intercalation, and high-resolution nanodevice characterization have been published in Nature, Science, Advanced Materials, and more 📚. With global collaborations, prestigious awards, and pioneering contributions to energy-efficient computing and flexible electronics, he is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🏆🔬.

Prof Laiyuan Wang, Sun Yat-Sen University, China

Academic and professional Background 🎓

Prof. Laiyuan Wang is an Associate Professor at Sun Yat-Sen University (since 2023), specializing in nanoelectronics and optoelectronic materials . He completed his postdoctoral research at UCLA with Prof. Xiangfeng Duan, focusing on nanodevices and in-situ characterization. He earned his Ph.D. in Optoelectronic Materials and Devices in 2017 under Academician Wei Huang . His research on phase transitions, atomic-scale TEM, and molecular intercalation has been published in Nature, Science, Nano Letters, and Advanced Materials . He has received prestigious awards, including the RSC Stephanie L. Kwolek Prize and China’s National Overseas High-Level Young Talent Award .

Research & Innovations 🚀

Prof. Laiyuan Wang is a distinguished researcher specializing in nanoelectronic devices, memristors, and two-dimensional atomic crystals. His ongoing project, “Ideal Interface Integration and Performance of Nano Electronic Devices”, under the National Overseas High-Level Young Talent Program in China, focuses on optimizing nanoelectronics for next-generation computing. His completed project, “High-Performance Memristors Based on Metalloporphyrin-Regulated Ionic Migration” (National Natural Science Youth Foundation, 61904150), has revolutionized neuromorphic computing. Additionally, his “Molecular Intercalation Approach to Superlattices and Bulk Monolayer Materials“ (U.S. DOE-BES Grant DE-SC0018828) has advanced 2D material engineering. His research bridges nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. 🚀💡

Research Focus 🔬

Prof. Laiyuan Wang is a leading researcher in micro-nano optoelectronic devices, in-situ characterization techniques, and novel semiconductor materials. His work explores high-performance transistors, neuromorphic devices, and spintronic systems for next-generation computing. He specializes in microscopic in-situ device characterization using Cs-STEM, 4D-STEM, STM, and Raman spectroscopy, enabling precise analysis of nanoscale materials. Additionally, his research advances semiconductor fabrication, processing, and modification for improved optoelectronic performance. His expertise bridges quantum computing, AI-driven materials, and advanced semiconductor technologies, contributing to the future of high-speed, energy-efficient electronics. 🚀📡💡

Publications 📚

📖 “Highly Stretchable van der Waals Thin Films for Adaptable and Breathable Electronic Membranes”
👥 Z. Yan, D. Xu, Z. Lin, P. Wang, B. Cao, H. Ren, F. Song, C. Wan, L. Wang, et al.
📜 Published in: Science (2022) 🌍

📖 “Signal Filtering Enabled by Spike Voltage-Dependent Plasticity in Metalloporphyrin-Based Memristors”
👥 Z. Wang, L. Wang, Y. Wu, L. Bian, M. Nagai, R. Jv, L. Xie, H. Ling, Q. Li, et al.
📜 Published in: Advanced Materials (2021) 🧠💡

📖 “Two-Dimensional Conjugated Microporous Polymer Films: Fabrication Strategies and Potential Applications”
👥 Z. Liu, Y. Yin, M. Eginligil, L. Wang, J. Liu, W. Huang
📜 Published in: Polymer Chemistry (2021) 🏗️⚛️

📖 “Interlayer Reconstruction Phase Transition in van der Waals Materials”
👥 J. Zhang, L. Wang, J. Lü, Z. Wang, H. Wu, G. Zhu, N. Wang, F. Xue, X. Zeng, et al.
📜 Published in: Nature Materials (2020) 🔬🌱

📖 “Programmable Devices Based on Reversible Solid-State Doping of Two-Dimensional Semiconductors with Superionic Silver Iodide”
👥 S.J. Lee, Z. Lin, J. Huang, C.S. Choi, P. Chen, Y. Liu, J. Guo, C. Jia, Y. Wang, et al.
📜 Published in: Nature Electronics (2020) 💾⚡

His research revolutionizes 2D materials, memristors, and nanoelectronics, contributing to neuromorphic computing, stretchable electronics, and phase transition studies 🚀💡.