Student at Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Wang Ran is a dedicated master’s student in Materials Science and Engineering at Beijing Institute of Technology. She completed her undergraduate studies at Shandong University. With a keen interest in absorbing materials, she is committed to advancing research in this field. Though at an early stage in her academic journey, she is eager to contribute to scientific advancements. Wang Ran aspires to explore innovative materials with potential applications in energy absorption and electromagnetic shielding. Her passion for scientific discovery drives her ambition to make significant contributions to materials engineering. She is applying for the Women Research Award or Young Scientist Award. 🌟

Professional Development 📖🔬

Wang Ran is in the early stages of her academic career, focusing on developing expertise in absorbing materials. She actively engages in coursework, laboratory experiments, and independent research projects to build a strong foundation in material science. Passionate about innovation, she continuously explores the latest advancements in materials engineering. Though she has not yet published any journals or patents, she is eager to collaborate with experts in her field. Her long-term goal is to contribute groundbreaking research that enhances the performance of absorbing materials in practical applications such as stealth technology and electromagnetic interference shielding. 🚀

Research Focus🏗️🔬

Wang Ran’s research interests lie in the field of absorbing materials, a crucial area in materials science that plays a significant role in energy dissipation, stealth technology, and electromagnetic shielding. She is particularly interested in developing new materials that can efficiently absorb electromagnetic waves and reduce interference in electronic devices. By studying the structural and compositional properties of these materials, she aims to optimize their absorption efficiency and enhance their performance in real-world applications. Her research has potential implications in defense, aerospace, and communication industries, where advanced absorbing materials are essential for improving stealth and signal integrity. 📡🛡️

Publication Top Notes

“Resonantly pumped acousto-optic Q-switched Er:YAG lasers at 1617 and 1645 nm”

Authors: R. Wang, Q. Ye, C. Gao
Journal: Applied Optics, 2014
Citations: 5
Summary:
- Discusses the development of acousto-optic Q-switched Er:YAG lasers emitting at 1617 nm and 1645 nm.
- The lasers are resonantly pumped, enhancing efficiency.
- These wavelengths are valuable for medical, LIDAR, and optical communication applications.

“Single-frequency operation of a resonantly pumped 1.645μm Er:YAG Q-switched laser”

Authors: R. Wang, Q. Ye, Y. Zheng, M. Gao, C. Gao
Type: Conference Paper
Citations: 13
Summary:
- Focuses on achieving single-frequency operation of an Er:YAG laser at 1645 nm.
- Uses resonant pumping and a Q-switching technique for better performance.
- Suitable for high-precision applications such as spectroscopy and atmospheric sensing.

Conclusion

While Wang Ran shows potential in her research field, she currently lacks the extensive academic contributions and professional engagement necessary to compete for a “Best Researcher” or “Women Researcher” award. She would be a more suitable candidate for a “Young Scientist Award” in the future, provided she enhances her publication record, citations, collaborations, and industry engagement.

Assoc Prof Dr. Ashraf El Saftawy | Radiation Physics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Ashraf El Saftawy, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Egypt

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ashraf El Saftawy, with a Ph.D. in Physics from Zagazig University, specializes in beam performance parameters of accelerated particles. He has extensive experience in nuclear physics, material processing, and nanostructured surface development. Dr. El Saftawy has served in various academic and research roles, including Associate Professor at the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority and researcher at the Institute of Surface Engineering in Germany. His research interests encompass a wide range of analytical methods and the development of innovative materials for biomedical applications. Dr. El Saftawy has published numerous articles and supervised multiple graduate theses.

PROFILE

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Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ashraf El Saftawy earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Zagazig University in 2013, under the supervision of Prof. Ahmed Elfalaky, Prof. Magdy S. Ragheb, and Prof. Safwat G. Zakhary. His dissertation focused on “Regulating the beam performance parameters of accelerated particles.” In 2007, he completed his M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics at the same university, with a thesis titled “Factors enhancing the ion beam optics and beam transport in the low energy accelerator (50keV),” supervised by Prof. Zakaria Awaad, Prof. Mohamed M. Abdelbaki, and Prof. Safwat G. Zakhary. Additionally, Dr. El Saftawy obtained an M.Sc. Diploma in Radiation Physics from Zagazig University in 2000, working on a project on “Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and materials analysis” under the guidance of Prof. Nassef Mansour.

Professional Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ashraf El Saftawy has had a distinguished career in both academia and research. He served as an Associate Professor at the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority in Cairo from 2019 to 2022, following his tenure as a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) from 2013 to 2019, an Assistant Lecturer from 2007 to 2013, and a Demonstrator from 2001 to 2007 at the same institution. Additionally, Dr. El Saftawy expanded his international experience as a Researcher at the Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM) in Leipzig, Germany, from 2015 to 2016 and concurrently held a Lecturer position at the Faculty of Science, Leipzig University. During his time in Leipzig, he assisted Prof. Bernd Rauschenbach in lectures, created and revised course materials, coordinated instructor presentations, assigned due dates, graded student work, and instructed students in lab tutorials. He further contributed to academia as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University in Cairo from September 2020 to May 2022, where he provided weekly lecture notes for wave mechanics and material properties classes, supervised students’ weekly experimental labs, taught experimental methods, and developed and executed a two-year curriculum overhaul.

Research Experience

Throughout his career, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ashraf El Saftawy has held various roles as a Research Scientist, contributing significantly to the field of material engineering and processing. He has investigated and developed innovative approaches to materials processing, collaborating with multiple departments and universities to ensure the effectiveness of these methods. His work included developing nanostructured surfaces and studying the dewetting mechanism of ion beam-irradiated nanofilms of noble metals. Dr. El Saftawy is proficient in a wide range of analytical methods and laboratory instruments, such as contact angle, FTIR, Raman-FTIR, ATR-FTIR, SEM, AFM, OM, XRD, and NMR. He has been the primary author, researcher, and analyst for the majority of his published articles, with 9 out of 13 attributed to his extensive research. Additionally, he has supervised four M.Sc. theses and one Ph.D., assisting many scientists who have acknowledged his contributions through their articles. Earlier in his career, Dr. El Saftawy worked as a Research Assistant with Prof. Magdy S. Ragheb from 2007 to 2013, where he created a scanning system for an electron gun machine and developed micro- and nano-surface features for biomedical applications and biosensors. From 2001 to 2007, he assisted Prof. Safwat G. Zakhary in building an ion beam accelerator, optimizing the beam transport system, and characterizing the output beam.

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Ran Wang | Materials Science | Women Researcher Award

Ms. Ran Wang | Materials Science | Women Researcher Award

Student at Beijing Institute of Technology, China

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