Mamoona Khalid | Photonics | Best Researcher Award

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. khalid’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), 4825–4828. (2 citations)

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

Khalid, M., Usman, M., & Arshad, I. (2023). Germanate glass for laser applications in ∼ 2.1 μm 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), 75–85. (1 citation)

Khalid, M., Ebendorff-Heidepriem, H., & Lancaster, D.G. (2020). 2 μm 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), 2819–2833. (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.

 

 

 

Srinivasa Rao Konda | Optics Physics | Best Researcher Award

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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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