Dr. Meri Algarni | Condensed Matter Physics | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Al-Baha University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Meri Algarni is an accomplished researcher in Condensed Matter Physics, recognized for her innovative work on magnetic and topological phenomena in low-dimensional materials. Her contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of electronic and magnetic properties in van der Waals heterostructures, bridging theoretical insights with experimental discoveries in Condensed Matter Physics. With a strong research background in Condensed Matter Physics, she has explored carrier-mediated ferromagnetism, gate-controlled phase transitions, and quantum effects that underpin next-generation spintronic and energy-efficient devices. Dr. Algarni’s expertise in Condensed Matter Physics encompasses nanoscale characterization techniques such as SEM, AFM, and PPMS, enabling her to investigate magnetic and structural behaviors at the atomic scale. Her research in Condensed Matter Physics has been published in high-impact journals, including Physical Review Letters, Nature Communications, and ACS Nano Letters, reflecting global recognition of her scientific contributions. Through her work on tunable artificial topological Hall effects and gate-tuned magnetic transitions, she continues to make influential contributions to Condensed Matter Physics, advancing the development of future quantum materials and low-energy electronic technologies. In addition to her research achievements, Dr. Algarni has actively participated in international conferences and collaborations, strengthening global scientific networks within Condensed Matter Physics. Her dedication to advancing Condensed Matter Physics extends to mentoring and teaching, inspiring emerging scientists to engage in experimental and theoretical studies within the field. Her scholarly impact in Condensed Matter Physics demonstrates a rare combination of technical mastery, analytical rigor, and interdisciplinary insight that drives innovation in material science and nanotechnology. Her Google Scholar profile records 530 citations, an h-index of 11, and an i10-index of 12, underscoring her substantial and growing influence in Condensed Matter Physics worldwide.

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Featured Publications

1. Zheng, G., Xie, W. Q., Albarakati, S., Algarni, M., Tan, C., Wang, Y., Peng, J., … (2020). Gate-tuned interlayer coupling in van der Waals ferromagnet nanoflakes. Physical Review Letters, 125(4), 047202.

2. Tan, C., Xie, W. Q., Zheng, G., Aloufi, N., Albarakati, S., Algarni, M., Li, J., … (2021). Gate-controlled magnetic phase transition in a van der Waals magnet Fe₅GeTe₂. Nano Letters, 21(13), 5599–5605.

3. Albarakati, S., Xie, W. Q., Tan, C., Zheng, G., Algarni, M., Li, J., Partridge, J., … (2022). Electric control of exchange bias effect in FePS₃–Fe₅GeTe₂ van der Waals heterostructures. Nano Letters, 22(15), 6166–6172.

4. Zheng, G., Wang, M., Zhu, X., Tan, C., Wang, J., Albarakati, S., Aloufi, N., … (2021). Tailoring Dzyaloshinskii–Moriya interaction in a transition metal dichalcogenide by dual-intercalation. Nature Communications, 12(1), 3639.

5. Zheng, G., Tan, C., Chen, Z., Wang, M., Zhu, X., Albarakati, S., Algarni, M., … (2023). Electrically controlled superconductor-to-failed insulator transition and giant anomalous Hall effect in kagome metal CsV₃Sb₅ nanoflakes. Nature Communications, 14(1), 678.