Mr. Muddasir Naeem | Optics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Muddasir Naeem | Optics | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant at Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan

Muddasir naeem is a dedicated optics researcher from Lahore, Pakistan, with over six years of experience in developing cutting-edge optical instruments. His expertise spans designing, fabricating, and characterizing optical systems, contributing to high-impact publications. Currently pursuing a PhD in magnonics at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), he specializes in spin wave excitation and imaging. His work in optical spectroscopy, ultrafast laser diagnostics, and magneto-optical techniques demonstrates his strong analytical and problem-solving skills. With a passion for innovation, he has also contributed to international research projects in optical engineering and Raman photometry.

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Education & Experience 🎓🔬

Education 📚

  • PhD in Magnonics – LUMS, Lahore, Pakistan (2021-Present) 🏅
    Thesis: Excitation and imaging of spin waves
  • MS in Optics and Laser – COMSATS University Islamabad (2018-2021) 🎯
    Thesis: Design, Construction, and Characterization of a Sealed Tube CO₂ Laser System
  • BS in Physics – University of Wah (2014-2018) 🥇

Experience 🛠️

  • Research Assistant – LUMS, Pakistan (2021-Present) 🏗️
    Brillouin spectrometer fabrication, ultrafast laser diagnostics, MOKE microscopy, magnetron sputtering
  • Optical Engineer – Applied Analytics [AAI], USA (2023) 🌍
    Hollow-core non-dispersive Raman photometer, ZEMAX design simulations
  • Teaching Assistant – COMSATS University Islamabad (2019-2021) 📖
    Courses: Physics of Lasers, Ultrashort Lasers, Photonics Lab

Professional Development 🚀📈

Muddasir naeem is actively engaged in professional growth through research collaborations, workshops, and conferences. He has participated in prestigious events like the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Germany) and the 8th International Symposium on Light-Matter Interaction. His hands-on experience with cutting-edge optical instrumentation—such as Raman spectrometers, magneto-optical Kerr effect (MOKE) systems, and femtosecond laser diagnostics—positions him as a skilled experimentalist. Additionally, his contributions to ZEMAX-based optical system simulations and laser development have led to peer-reviewed publications and books. His passion for optics drives him to explore new frontiers in photonics and spectroscopy.

Research Focus 🔬⚡

Muddasir naeem’s research revolves around optics, laser physics, and magneto-optics. His expertise includes:

  • Magnonics & Spin Waves 🧲📡 – Studying spin wave excitation and imaging in ferromagnetic materials.
  • Laser Development & Ultrafast Optics ⚡🔦 – Designing CO₂ and nitrogen lasers, ultrashort pulse diagnostics.
  • Optical Spectroscopy 🌈📊 – Raman, Brillouin, and interferometric spectrometers for material analysis.
  • Optical Instrumentation & Simulation 🏗️📡 – Using ZEMAX for spectrometer and interferometer design.
  • Magneto-Optical Techniques 🔍🧲 – Ferromagnetic resonance (FMR), MOKE, and magnetic force microscopy (MFM).
    Through his work, he aims to advance high-precision optical systems for fundamental and applied research.

Awards & Honors 🏅🎖️

  • Gold Medal – BS (Hons) Physics, University of Wah (2018) 🥇
  • National Endowment Scholarship for Talent – MS Physics, COMSATS University Islamabad (2018) 🎓
  • Merit Scholarship – BS Physics, University of Wah (2017-18) 🏆
  • Merit Scholarship – BS Physics, University of Wah (2016-17) 🏅

Publication Top Notes

  1. ZEMAX Simulations and Experimental Validation of Laser Interferometers

    • Authors: Muddasir Naeem, et al.
    • Journal: Photonics
    • Year: 2025
    • DOI: 10.3390/photonics12030206
    • Citation: Naeem, M., et al. (2025). ZEMAX Simulations and Experimental Validation of Laser Interferometers. Photonics, 12(3), 206. https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics12030206

  2. Aberration Analysis of Reflective and Transmissive Type Optical Spectrometer Using Zemax

    • Authors: Muddasir Naeem, et al.
    • Journal: Optics Continuum
    • Year: 2025
    • DOI: 10.1364/OPTCON.547445
    • Citation: Naeem, M., et al. (2025). Aberration Analysis of Reflective and Transmissive Type Optical Spectrometer Using Zemax. Optics Continuum, 4(1), 547445. https://doi.org/10.1364/OPTCON.547445

  3. An Experimental Study of Intensity-Phase Characterization of Femtosecond Laser Pulses Propagated Through a Polymethyl Methacrylate

    • Authors: Muddasir Naeem, et al.
    • Journal: Microwave and Optical Technology Letters
    • Year: 2024
    • DOI: 10.1002/mop.34217
    • Citation: Naeem, M., et al. (2024). An Experimental Study of Intensity-Phase Characterization of Femtosecond Laser Pulses Propagated Through a Polymethyl Methacrylate. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 66(1), 217-224. https://doi.org/10.1002/mop.34217

  4. Microcontroller-Based Thermoelectrically Stabilized Laser Diode System

    • Authors: Muddasir Naeem, et al.
    • Journal: Archives of Advanced Engineering Science
    • Year: 2023
    • DOI: 10.47852/bonviewaaes32021023
    • Citation: Naeem, M., et al. (2023). Microcontroller-Based Thermoelectrically Stabilized Laser Diode System. Archives of Advanced Engineering Science, 3(2), 1023. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewaaes32021023

  5. Design Simulation and Data Analysis of an Optical Spectrometer

Srinivasa Rao Konda | Optics Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Srinivasa Rao Konda | Optics Physics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Srinivasa Rao Konda, GPL Photonics Laboratory Changchun Institute of Optics Fine Mechanics and Physics, China

Dr. Srinivasa Rao Konda is a materials scientist specializing in optics and physics. He is currently affiliated with the GPL Photonics Laboratory at the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics in China. Dr. Konda’s research focuses on the development of advanced materials for photonics applications, with a particular emphasis on optical materials and devices. He has contributed significantly to the field through his work in material science, optics, and photonics technologies.

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Educational Details

Dr. Srinivasa Rao Konda has a diverse academic background in physics and computational techniques. He completed his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Hyderabad, India, from August 2010 to July 2016. Prior to this, he earned a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Computational Techniques from the same university between August 2008 and June 2010, achieving a CGPA of 8.04/10. He also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc) in Computational Physics from Osmania University, India, completed from June 2006 to May 2008 with a score of 68.4%. Dr. Konda began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (M.P.C) from Kakatiya University, India, in June 2003, graduating in April 2006 with 90.3%. He completed his Intermediate education in M.P.C from the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, India, in May 2003, securing 86.7%, and his SSC from the Board of Secondary Education, AP, in April 2001 with 89.3%.

Teaching Experience

Dr. Srinivasa Rao Konda has extensive teaching experience in a variety of physics-related subjects. His expertise includes Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, and Heat and Thermodynamics, where he teaches fundamental concepts essential to understanding the physical world. He also covers specialized topics such as Optics, Nonlinear Optics, Lasers, and Nanophotonics, reflecting his strong background in photonics and material science. Dr. Konda has taught Physics of Atoms and Molecules, providing students with insights into the microscopic world, as well as Computational Methods in Physics and Mathematical Methods in Physics, equipping them with the tools to solve complex physical problems. Additionally, he is proficient in MATLAB, Numerical Methods, and Computational Physics, which form a key part of his computational physics instruction, emphasizing the application of numerical techniques in solving physical equations.

Research  Interest

Dr. Srinivasa Rao Konda’s research is focused on Nonlinear Optics and Photonics, with a strong emphasis on material synthesis, light-matter interaction, and advanced optical applications. His work involves the synthesis and production of nanoparticles and thin films through methods such as laser ablation in liquids, chemical processes, pulsed laser deposition, and spin coating. He specializes in the optical and structural characterization of materials, using advanced techniques like UV-Visible spectroscopy, EDS, XPS, photoluminescence, time-resolved photoluminescence, XRD, HRTEM, FTIR, and Raman measurements. In the realm of nonlinear optics, Dr. Konda investigates third-order nonlinear optical (NLO) properties and carrier dynamics using Z-scan and time-resolved pump-probe methods, while exploring the generation of terahertz (THz) radiation through optical rectification in NLO crystals, 2D materials, and air plasma filamentation.

Dr. Konda’s work also delves into the applications of terahertz radiation, particularly through terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDs) and time-resolved THz spectroscopy to examine quantum materials. Additionally, he is involved in the development of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light sources and attosecond pulses, generated via higher-order harmonics using laser-induced plasmas from quantum materials. His expertise in light-matter interaction includes the fabrication of micro/nanostructures for optical and photonics applications, the creation of superhydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces for anticorrosion uses, and the study of pulsed laser-material interaction. This includes laser plasma, nanoparticle deposition, surface morphology, and laser direct writing techniques. Furthermore, Dr. Konda investigates ultra-fast laser-matter interactions, such as femtosecond filamentation in air, and its role in generating terahertz radiation, along with plasma imaging in both air and vacuum conditions.

Top Notable Publications

Outstanding nonlinear optical properties of all-inorganic perovskite CsPbX3 (X=Cl, Br, I) precursor solutions and polycrystalline films

Authors: Fu, Y., Konda, S.R., Ganeev, R.A., Yu, W., Li, W.

Journal: iScience, 2023, 26(12), 108514

Citations: 0

Enhanced Higher Harmonic Generation in Modified MAPbBr3-xClx Single Crystal by Additive Engineering

Authors: Khanam, S.J., Konda, S.R., Ketavath, R., Li, W., Murali, B.

Journal: Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 2023, 14(41), pp. 9222–9229

Citations: 0

Aromatic Additives Boost the Terahertz Properties of Mixed Halide Perovskite Single Crystals

Authors: Khanam, S.J., Konda, S.R., Li, W., Murali, B.

Journal: Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 2023, 14(24), pp. 5624–5632

Citations: 1

Additive engineering in CH3NH3PbBr3 single crystals for terahertz devices and tunable high-order harmonics

Authors: Khanam, S.J., Konda, S.R., Premalatha, A., Li, W., Murali, B.

Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2023, 11(29), pp. 9937–9951

Citations: 2

High-Order Harmonics Generation in MoS2 Transition Metal Dichalcogenides: Effect of Nickel and Carbon Nanotube Dopants

Authors: Venkatesh, M., Kim, V.V., Boltaev, G.S., Li, W., Ganeev, R.A., Konda, S.R.

Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023, 24(7), 6540

Citations: 4

Influence of embedded NiO-nanoparticles on the nonlinear absorption of tungsten disulfide nanolayers

Authors: Konda, S.R., Rajan, R.A., Singh, S., Guo, C., Li, W.

Journal: Optical Materials, 2023, 138, 113657

Citations: 4

High-order harmonics generation in nanosecond-pulses-induced plasma containing Ni-doped CsPbBr3 perovskite nanocrystals using chirp-free and chirped femtosecond pulses

Authors: Konda, S.R., Ganeev, R.A., Kim, V.V., Yu, J., Li, W.

Journal: Nanotechnology, 2023, 34(5), 055705

Citations: 4

Measurement of Optical Properties of CH3NH3PbX3 (X = Br, I) Single Crystals Using Terahertz Time-Domain Spectroscopy

Authors: Konda, S.R., Lin, Y., Rajan, R.A., Yu, W., Li, W.

Journal: Materials, 2023, 16(2), 610

Citations: 5

Harmonics Generation in the Laser-Induced Plasmas of Metal and Semiconductor Carbide Nanoparticles

Authors: Kim, V.V., Konda, S.R., Yu, W., Li, W., Ganeev, R.A.

Journal: Nanomaterials, 2022, 12(23), 4228

Citations: 5

High-order harmonics generation in the laser-induced lead-free perovskites-containing plasmas

Authors: Kim, V.V., Ganeev, R.A., Konda, S.R., Yu, W., Li, W.

Journal: Scientific Reports, 2022, 12(1), 9128

Citations: 5