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Prof. Smail Bougouffa 🎓 is a distinguished Professor of Theoretical Physics at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦. Born in 1959 in Khenchela, Algeria 🇩🇿, he is renowned for his expertise in Quantum Optics, Quantum Information, and the Angular Momentum of Light ⚛️. With over 40 years of academic and research experience across Algeria, Libya, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia 🌍, he has significantly advanced the field of quantum science in the MENA region. He is also an avid user of Maple, Mathematica, MATLAB, and LaTeX 💻.
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Suitability For Best Researcher Award – Prof. Smail Bougouffa
Prof. Bougouffa exemplifies the ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award through:
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Pioneering contributions in Quantum Optics, Quantum Information, and Theoretical Physics ⚛️.
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Over 40 years of international academic and research experience across four countries 🌍.
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A sustained publication record, supervision of postgraduate research, and leadership in nationally funded projects.
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A key role in the development of physics research in the MENA region.
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Active participation in international scientific dialogue through 40+ conferences 🌐.
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Technical mastery of modern scientific software (Maple, MATLAB, Mathematica, LaTeX) 💻.
🔸 Education & Experience
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🎓 Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics, University of Constantine, Algeria
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👨🏫 Over 40 years of teaching & research in Algeria 🇩🇿, Libya 🇱🇾, Yemen 🇾🇪, and Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
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🧠 Taught undergraduate & postgraduate physics courses including Quantum Mechanics and Optomechanics
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📚 Supervised numerous Master’s theses in Quantum Science
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🧪 Led nationally funded research projects on entanglement, quantum synchronization, and cavity optomechanics
🔹 Professional Development
Prof. Bougouffa has actively participated in the professional development of physics education and research in the Arab world 🌍. He has presented his research at over 40 international conferences 🌐 in the US 🇺🇸, Europe 🇪🇺, and the Middle East 🏛️. He served on editorial boards for scientific journals at Taibah University and IMSIU 📖. His technical proficiency in Maple, Mathematica, MATLAB, and LaTeX 💻 has enabled him to engage in high-level computational and theoretical physics. Prof. Bougouffa continues to mentor young researchers while contributing to academic excellence and the global physics community 🧑🔬.
🔸 Research Focus
Prof. Bougouffa’s research focuses on the rapidly evolving fields of Quantum Optics, Quantum Information, and Theoretical Physics ⚛️. He specializes in the Angular Momentum of Light, entanglement dynamics, quantum synchronization, and cavity optomechanics 🔬. His work contributes to foundational and applied quantum mechanics, with implications for quantum computing, communication, and precision measurement technologies 💡. By modeling quantum interactions and exploring coherence and decoherence phenomena, his studies bridge classical and quantum realms 🌐. His commitment to research excellence places him among the pioneers in quantum science in the Middle East and North Africa region 🧠.
🔹 Awards & Honors
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🏅 Recognized for contributions to quantum science education in the MENA region
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🗣️ Invited speaker at over 40 international conferences
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📜 Editorial board member at journals in Taibah University and IMSIU
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👨🏫 Honored by various institutions for his academic service and mentorship
Publication Top Notes
1. Energy gaps and optical phonon frequencies in InP₁−ₓSbₓ
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Authors: N. Bouarissa, S. Bougouffa, A. Kamli
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Journal: Semiconductor Science and Technology
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Volume: 20
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Issue: 3
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Pages: 265
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Citations: 80
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Year: 2005
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Summary: This study explores the energy band gaps and optical phonon behavior in InP₁−ₓSbₓ alloys using theoretical modeling. The results aid in understanding the electronic and vibrational properties critical for semiconductor applications.
2. Adomian method for solving some coupled systems of two equations
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Authors: L. Bougoffa, S. Bougouffa
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Journal: Applied Mathematics and Computation
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Volume: 177
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Issue: 2
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Pages: 553–560
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Citations: 36
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Year: 2006
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Summary: The paper applies the Adomian decomposition method to solve coupled nonlinear differential systems. It demonstrates the method’s accuracy and efficiency through several examples.
3. Optical manipulation at planar dielectric surfaces using evanescent Hermite–Gaussian light
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Authors: S. Al-Awfi, S. Bougouffa, M. Babiker
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Journal: Optics Communications
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Volume: 283
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Issue: 6
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Pages: 1022–1025
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Citations: 34
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Year: 2010
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Summary: This work examines the manipulation of particles using evanescent Hermite–Gaussian beams at dielectric interfaces, relevant for optical trapping and nano-manipulation technologies.
4. Entanglement dynamics of two-bipartite system under the influence of dissipative environments
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Author: S. Bougouffa
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Journal: Optics Communications
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Volume: 283
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Issue: 14
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Pages: 2989–2996
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Citations: 29
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Year: 2010
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Summary: Investigates how entanglement between bipartite quantum systems evolves under dissipation. The study provides insights into decoherence and quantum information preservation.
5. Entanglement dynamics of high-dimensional bipartite field states inside the cavities in dissipative environments
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Authors: R. Tahira, M. Ikram, S. Bougouffa, M. S. Zubairy
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Journal: Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
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Volume: 43
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Issue: 3
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Article Number: 035502
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Citations: 26
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Year: 2010
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Summary: Analyzes the entanglement behavior of high-dimensional field states in cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED) settings, considering the effects of environmental dissipation.
6. Entanglement generation between two mechanical resonators in two optomechanical cavities
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Authors: A. A. L. Rehaily, S. Bougouffa
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Journal: International Journal of Theoretical Physics
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Volume: 56
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Issue: 5
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Pages: 1399–1409
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Citations: 23
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Year: 2017
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Summary: Proposes a model for generating entanglement between distant mechanical resonators through optomechanical interaction, contributing to quantum communication and sensing research.
🏁 Conclusion
Prof. Smail Bougouffa stands out as a visionary and transformative figure in the field of theoretical and quantum physics. His lifelong commitment to research, international collaboration, and academic mentorship not only advances scientific knowledge but also empowers future generations of physicists. These remarkable achievements strongly justify his nomination for the Best Researcher Award.