Excellence in Research Award

Beloufa Nabil
Affiliation	Hydrometeorological Institute for Training and Research
Country	Algeria
Scopus ID	57699668200
Documents	5
Citations	195
h-index	2
Subject Area	Physics
Event	International Material Scientist Awards
ORCID	0009-0004-8612-3948

Beloufa Nabil is a researcher affiliated with the Hydrometeorological Institute for Training and Research in Algeria whose indexed research record is associated with physics and computational materials investigations. The available bibliometric information records five Scopus-indexed documents, 195 citations, and an h-index of 2. His research activities include first-principles investigations of structural, electronic, optical, and related physical properties of advanced materials. [1]

Abstract

Beloufa Nabil is a physicist and materials researcher whose scholarly work includes computational investigations of the structural, and related physical properties of materials. His research record is represented in Scopus by five documents, 195 citations, and an h-index of 2. These bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative description of indexed research activity and citation uptake, while the scientific significance of individual contributions requires consideration of publication quality and methodological rigor. [1]

Keywords

Physics; computational materials science; density functional theory; electronic and optical properties; first-principles calculations; Scopus; research impact; Excellence in Research Award. His research focuses on computational materials physics, using theoretical methods to investigate advanced materials and their potential applications in optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and related technologies. [2]  

Introduction

Computational materials research provides a framework for examining material behavior at the atomic and electronic levels and can complement experimental approaches in the development and characterization of functional materials. First-principles and density functional theory approaches are widely used to investigate structural stability, electronic band structures, optical responses, and other physical characteristics of crystalline systems. [1]

Research Profile

The indexed research profile of Beloufa Nabil is centered on physics and computational materials investigations. The supplied Scopus record identifies five documents, 195 citations, and an h-index of 2. These indicators suggest that the indexed publications have received measurable scholarly attention, although citation counts can vary with database coverage and the timing of indexing. [4]

Research Contributions

Application of first-principles and density functional theory methods to investigate material structures and physical properties, computational analysis of electronic and optical characteristics relevant to semiconductor and functional-material research, investigation of materials with potential relevance to optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications.[3]

Publications

The supplied bibliometric record identifies five Scopus-indexed documents associated with Beloufa Nabil, covering computational materials physics and first-principles modeling. Selected publications address structural, electronic, optical, optoelectronic, and photovoltaic properties of advanced materials. These works demonstrate continued engagement with computational materials research and related emerging technologies.[1]

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus metrics report citations across five documents, with an h-index of 2. These figures provide evidence of citation activity within the indexed literature. A citation count, however, is not by itself a measure of scientific quality and should be interpreted alongside factors such as methodological rigor, originality, journal quality, collaboration, reproducibility, and the practical or theoretical significance of the research. [2] 

Award Suitability

The Excellence in Research Award is presented in the context of the International Material Scientist Awards. Based on the supplied research profile, Beloufa Nabil’s work in physics and computational materials research provides a relevant scholarly basis for consideration within an award category recognizing research achievement.The documented research record includes peer-reviewed and indexed work addressing structural .[3]

Conclusion

Beloufa Nabil’s research profile reflects activity in physics and computational materials science, with particular emphasis on first-principles investigations of structural, electronic, optical, and related material properties. The supplied Scopus record reports five documents, citations.  Selected publications demonstrate continuing engagement with theoretical materials research and applications involving semiconductor.[4]

External Links

• ORCID Profile
• Scopus Author Profile
• International Material Scientist Awards

References

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1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Beloufa Nabil, Author ID 57699668200. Scopus.
   https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57699668200
2. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record: Beloufa Nabil, ORCID iD 0009-0004-8612-3948. ORCID.
   https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8612-3948
3. International Material Scientist Awards. (n.d.).
   https://materialscientists.com
4. Bekheira, S., Beloufa, N., Otmane Cherif, A., Hachemaoui, A., Azzouz-Rached, A., & Kebaili, A. S. (2026). DFT insights on physical properties of Sc_xIn_1−xP alloys: A promising material for optoelectronic applications. Chemical Papers.
   https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-026-05151-3