Dr. Zaid Mohammadsalih | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zaid Mohammadsalih | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zaid Mohammadsalih, University of Technology, Iraq

Dr. Zaid Mohammadsalih distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

 

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👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Assistant Lecturer (Jun. 2008 — Oct. 2011)Physics and Materials Science, The University of Technology, Baghdad-IraqLab Demonstrator for Polymers, Composites, Materials Properties, and MetallurgyDirector of “The Philosophy of Science and the Logic of Scientific Research” CourseLecturer (Oct. 2011 — Jan. 2013)Continued responsibilities in the same university and departmentSpecialized in Polymers and Composite MaterialsPhD Student (Feb. 2013 — Jan. 2018)The University of Sheffield, Department of Materials Science and Eng.Research: Preparation, Characterization, and Properties of Polymer Graphene NanocompositesDemonstrator at The Diamond, The University of SheffieldAdviser of English language courses for undergraduates and postgraduates

📚 Educational History

BSc. Physics (Sep. 1997 — Jun. 2002)Department of Physics, The University of Baghdad, IraqMSc. Materials Science (Oct. 2003 — Aug. 2006)Department of Applied Sciences, The University of Technology, Baghdad, IraqPhD in Materials Science and Engineering (Jan. 2013 – Jan. 2018)The University of Sheffield, UK

👨‍💼 Professional Positions and Memberships

Member of Iraqi Lecturers Association (Jun. 2011 – Present)Officer of Scientific Affairs and Cultural Relations Unit in Applied Science Department (Nov. 2018 – Jun 2022)Staff member in ASRU in the Department of Applied Science (Sep. 2018 – Present)Member of the Scientific Committee for research unitMember of Examination Committee in Applied Science DepartmentAssociate Fellowship Higher Education Academy AFHEA, UK (Jul. 2016 – Present)Determinant of Teaching Validity Committee in Applied Science DepartmentLinguistic Supervisor for postgraduate studentsReviewer at the Journal of Applied Polymer Science / WileyMember of the scientific committee checking the sobriety of published articles by postgraduate students

📅 Services to Students and Home Organizations

Outreach activities for students regarding the importance of academic booksCo-author for the polymer composites’ lab experimental sheetAssessor for final year projects submitted by undergraduatesAdministrator of the cultural season organized by ASRU

🏆 Acknowledgments and Achievements

Top one Assistant Lecturer in the department of Applied Science (Nov. 2011)Acknowledgment letter from The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Iraq (MOHESR)Improved academic rank of the home institution

🌐 Outreaching Activities

Assessor for final year projects submitted by undergraduatesAdministrator of the cultural season organized by ASRU, involving seminars, presentations, and lectures by academic staff from different Iraqi universities. 🎓💼

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

Citations by: All – 63, Since 2018 – 57

h-index: All – 4, Since 2018 – 4

i10 index: All – 2, Since 2018 –2

 

Assist Prof Dr.Upendra Kumar | Functional Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr.Upendra Kumar | Functional Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr.Upendra Kumar , IIIT Allahabad, india

Assist Prof Dr.Upendra Kumar is distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

 

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Research Interests 🔬

Experimental Condensed Matter Physics Materials Science Energy Storage Devices (Dielectric Capacitor, Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, Supercapacitor, Solid State Battery, Solar Cell) Solid State Ionics, Electroceramics Optical Properties of Nano-Phosphor Materials Dilute Magnetic Semiconductor (DMS)

Educational Qualifications 📚

Ph.D. (2019) Physics (Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, Material Science)

Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India

Title of Thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of Undoped and Doped Layered Perovskite Oxides Sr2SnO4.

Advisor: Dr. (Mrs.) Shail Upadhyay

M.Sc. (2014), Physics (First Division)

Department of Physics, Institute of Science, BHU Varanasi, India

Project Title: Studies on TiF4, TiO2 Catalyzed Complex Hydride (NaAlH4) System.

Advisor: Dr. M. A. Shaz

B.Sc. (Hons.) (2012), Physics (First Division)

Department of Physics, Institute of Science, BHU Varanasi, India.

Intermediate (2009), (PCM) (First Division)

Uttar Pradesh Board, Allahabad

Experience 👨‍🏫

  • Assistant Professor

Department of Applied Science, Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad Jhalwa, Prayagraj-211015, Uttar Pradesh, India Course Handling: Both UG and PG level.

  • Assistant Professor

Department of Physics, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali-304022, Rajasthan

This profile outlines a robust background in both education and academia, reflecting a dedication to experimental condensed matter physics and materials science. The expertise extends to various applications, including energy storage devices and optical properties of nanomaterials.

Reviewer of Various Journals 📝

Reviewing for journals including: Materials Letters (Elsevier) Physica B: Condensed Matter (Elsevier)  Chemical Physics Letters (Elsevier) Journal of Energy Storage (Elsevier) Applied Electronic Materials (ACS) Emergent Materials (Springer Nature) Indian Journal of Physics (Springer Nature) International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier) Journal of Advances in Physics (Cire World) Materials Today Proceedings (Elsevier)  

Workshop/School 🎓

Intellectual Property Rights Awareness Programme at IIIT-Allahabad on 24 January 2022. One-day national webinar on NanoDCAL Software for Nanoelectronics materials & device simulation on 3 August 2022. One-week training program on “Advanced Training Program on Experimental and Simulation Techniques for Materials Science” from 21-27 June 2023.

Teaching and Learning 👨‍🏫

Energy band-gap calculation of Si-semiconductor using Wien2k dft simulation software.

Calculation of Dielectric constant BaTiO3 perovskite material.

Workshop/School 📄

Invited Talk and presentations on topics including L-C-R meter instrumentation, X-ray diffraction, layered perovskite oxide applications, and more.

Faculty Development Program 🌐

Participation in various programs, including IEEE-FDP-2022, Online FDP on CASEMA, and International Faculty Development Programs.

Awards & Fellowships 🏆

CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Qualified in Physical Sciences (2016).

Best Oral Presentation Award (First Position) in International Symposium Thermans-2016.

Best Paper Award (Second Position) in Institute Day held on 16-18 Feb 2018 at IIT (BHU) Varanasi.

Research Grants 💼

Secured research grants from DST-SERB, Government of India, and IIIT Allahabad SEED-Money Project.

This comprehensive overview showcases a rich professional journey, extensive expertise, and active participation in academic and research endeavors.

 

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

Citations by: All – 1013, Since 2018 – 997

h-index: All – 20, Since 2018 – 20

i10 index: All – 30, Since 2018 – 30