Mamoona Khalid | Photonics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mamoona Khalid | Photonics | Best Researcher Award

Dr Mamoona Khalid, UET Taxila, Pakistan

Dr. mamoona khalid is a lecturer in Electrical Engineering at UET Taxila, specializing in photonics and optical engineering. With over 15 years of experience in academia and research, she has made significant contributions to laser systems and optical communication. Dr. khalid’s work has been published in high-impact journals, and she holds multiple administrative and advisory roles at UET, fostering innovation and guidance in photonics. Her global experience includes roles at the University of South Australia and as an AI trainer for OpenAI, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in her field.

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Educational Details

Dr. mamoona khalid earned her Ph.D. in Electrical and Information Engineering from the University of South Australia in 2021. Her research focused on germanate waveguide lasers for shortwave to mid-infrared laser applications, under the supervision of Prof. David G. Lancaster. She completed her Ph.D. through the “Thesis by Publications” stream, publishing four journal articles and two conference papers. Dr. khalid holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering from UET Taxila, where she researched the mathematical modeling and simulation of light propagation through photonic crystal fibers, graduating with distinction in 2012. Her BSc in Electrical Engineering from UET Taxila (2008) earned her a gold medal for outstanding academic performance.

Professional Experience

Dr. khalid has served as a lecturer at UET Taxila since December 2008, where she teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervises final-year projects and research theses, and has been endorsed as a Ph.D. research supervisor by the Pakistan Engineering Council and Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. She also contributed to the AI field as a trainer for OpenAI in 2024, where she worked on enhancing large language model training methodologies. From 2017 to 2021, she was a researcher at the University of South Australia, specializing in optical waveguide fabrication and femtosecond laser-based micromachining. Her administrative roles include serving as Director of the Photonics and Communications Lab at UET, advising multiple student branches and committees, and mentoring students.

Research Interest

Dr. khalidā€™s research interests lie in photonics, fiber optics, and laser fabrication, with a focus on ytterbium and holmium-doped miniature laser systems, fiber laser fabrication, and optical communication link design. Her work encompasses advanced techniques such as femtosecond laser micromachining, fluorescence spectroscopy, and optical grade polishing for optical systems.

Top Notable Publications

Xu, L., Zhuang, T., Liu, B., Chen, G.Y., & Wang, Y. (2024). Light-sheet skew rays sensing platform based on microstructuring of coreless multimode fiber. Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research, 44, 100656. (0 citations)

Khalid, M., Chen, G.Y., Ebendorff-Heidepreim, H., & Lancaster, D.G. (2023). Author Correction: Femtosecond laser induced low propagation loss waveguides in a lead-germanate glass for efficient lasing in near to mid-IR. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 10649. (0 citations)

Chen, G.Y., Liu, K., Rao, X., He, J., & Wang, Y. (2023). Long-range distributed vibration sensing using phase-sensitive forward optical transmission: publisher’s note. Optics Letters, 48(22), 5967. (2 citations)

Chen, G.Y., Liu, K., Rao, X., He, J., & Wang, Y. (2023). Long-range distributed vibration sensing using phase-sensitive forward optical transmission. Optics Letters, 48(18), 4825ā€“4828. (2 citations)

Khalid, M., Usman, M., Nasir, M.A., & Arshad, I. (2023). Recent advancements in femtosecond laser inscribed waveguides in germanate glass for āˆ¼ 2.1 Āµm laser applications. Optik, 273, 170462. (3 citations)

Khalid, M., Usman, M., & Arshad, I. (2023). Germanate glass for laser applications in āˆ¼ 2.1 Ī¼m spectral region: A review. Heliyon, 9(1), e13031. (8 citations)

Khalid, M., Chen, G.Y., Ebendorff-Heidepreim, H., & Lancaster, D.G. (2021). Femtosecond laser induced low propagation loss waveguides in a lead-germanate glass for efficient lasing in near to mid-IR. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 10742. (10 citations)

Khalid, M. (2021). Broadband fluorescence emission and laser demonstration in large mode waveguide structure in Yb3+ doped germanate glass. Optica Applicata, 51(1), 75ā€“85. (1 citation)

Khalid, M., Ebendorff-Heidepriem, H., & Lancaster, D.G. (2020). 2 Ī¼m Laser Characteristics and Spectroscopic Properties of Yb3+/Ho3+ co-doped GPGN. CLEO-PR 2020 – Proceedings, 9256085. (0 citations)

Khalid, M., Lancaster, D.G., & Heidepriem, H.E. (2020). Spectroscopic analysis and laser simulations of Yb3+/Ho3+ co-doped lead-germanate glass. Optical Materials Express, 10(11), 2819ā€“2833. (15 citations).

Conclusion

Dr. Mamoona Khalid is a strong candidate for the “Research for Best Researcher Award” due to her proven record in photonics research, her extensive teaching and mentoring experience, and her impactful contributions to both academia and industry. Her diverse expertise in laser systems, optical communication, AI training, and her consistent scholarly output make her a competitive and deserving candidate for this award.