Senior Lecturer, National Advanced School of Engineering/University of Yaoundé , Cameroon.
Lucien Mandeng Mandeng is a distinguished Cameroonian physicist and Senior Lecturer at the National Advanced School of Engineering, University of Yaoundé I. Born on January 8, 1986, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Lucien has made significant contributions to the field of nonlinear optics. His research focuses on highly dispersive and nonlinear media, particularly investigating linear and nonlinear effects in optical systems. Lucien’s work has been recognized globally, and he has presented at various international conferences. He is an active member of the OSA/OPTICA Foundation and has organized scientific activities, including training sessions on computer-assisted scientific calculation software MAPLE for undergraduate students ¹ ².
Professional Profile
Education
Ph.D. in Physics: University of Yaoundé I, Faculty of Sciences (2009-2015) – Master Pro. I.S.M.C (E-learning): University of Amiens/Picardie/Jules Verne (France) (2010-2012) – Advanced Studies in Physics (Master’s Science with thesis in Physics): University of Yaoundé I, Faculty of Sciences (2007-2008) – Master in Physics: University of Yaoundé I, Faculty of Sciences (2005-2006) – Bachelor’s degree in Physics: University of Yaoundé I, Faculty of Sciences (2004-2005) – Baccalaureate diploma in Mathematics and Physical Sciences: Government High School of Ngambè (2001-2002)
Experience
Senior Lecturer: University of Yaoundé I/National Advanced School of Engineering (2022-present) – Permanent Assistant Lecturer: University of Yaoundé I/National Advanced School of Engineering (2020-2021) – Temporary Assistant Lecturer: University of Yaoundé I/National Advanced School of Engineering (2010-2019) and National Advanced School of Posts and Telecommunications of Yaoundé (2013-2015) – Teacher of Physics, Chemistry, and Technologies: Bilingual Government High School of Etoug-Ebe (2013-2019) and Government High School of Massok/Song Loulou (2008-2012)
Research Focus
Lucien’s research focuses on nonlinear optics, particularly in highly dispersive and nonlinear media. He investigates linear and nonlinear effects in optical systems, including ² ³: – Airy Pulse Dynamics: studying the behavior of Airy pulses in optical systems – Supercontinuum Generation: exploring the generation of supercontinuum in various optical waveguides – Modulational Instability: analyzing the instability of optical pulses in nonlinear media
Awards and Honors
Oral Presentation Award: sponsored by OSA Foundation during the “Winter College on Optics 2018” – OSA/OPTICA Travel Grant: Subsea OFC Summer School (2019) – OSA/OPTICA Foundation Student Travel Grant: Frontiers in Optics (2014) and Student Travel Grant-FiO Adopted Chapter (2012)
Publication Top Notes
1. “Using the time-transformation approach to generate free ballistic acceleration and inversion of the Airy pulse in dynamic optical media”
2. “Asymmetric Airy pulse inversion in a semiconductor optical amplifier under third-order dispersion”
3. “Third-order and quartic dispersions inducing Airy pulse regeneration in optical fiber links”
4. “Heat transfer software for local materials in Cameroon (HTSLM 1.0): simplified building energy software based on local realities”
5. “Supercontinuum generation of Airy pulses in a silicon-on-insulator optical waveguide including third-harmonic generation and negative-frequency Kerr terms”