Tikaram Neupane | Materials Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Tikaram Neupane | Materials Physics | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor of Physics at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, United States

Dr. Tikaram Neupane is an Assistant Professor of Physics at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He specializes in condensed matter and optical physics, with extensive research and teaching experience in nonlinear optics, nanomaterials, and ocean optics. His work spans academia and government-funded research initiatives, with active involvement in scientific leadership and community outreach, particularly in science education and student mentorship.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Condensed Matter and Optical Physics
    Hampton University, VA, USA (2016–2020)
    Dissertation: Third-order Optical Nonlinearity of Tungsten and Molybdenum Disulfide Atomic Layers

  • M.S. in Condensed Matter Physics
    University of Wyoming, WY, USA (2014–2015)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Earth System Physics
    International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy (2010–2011)
    Project: 2D modeling in mantle convection

Professional Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor of Physics
    University of North Carolina at Pembroke (2021–present)
    Coordinator of Applied Physics; Director of NC Region 4 Science and Engineering Fair

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate
    University of Southern Mississippi, NASA’s Stennis Space Center (2020–2021)
    Research in ocean optics, ocean color, and remote sensing

  • Graduate and Doctoral Researcher
    Hampton University and University of Wyoming (2014–2020)
    Research in optical properties of nanomaterials and simulation of solar materials

Research Interests 🔬

  • Nonlinear optical properties of nanomaterials (quantum dots, 2D materials)

  • All-optical switching and self-phase modulation

  • Ocean optics and remote sensing

  • Photoluminescence and spectroscopy techniques

  • Density Functional Theory (DFT) simulations for nanomaterials

  • Photonics and optical characterization techniques

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • 2021 – Dean’s Research and Scholarship Fund, UNCP

  • 2022 – NC Collaboratory Research Grant for Historically Minority-Serving Institutions

  • 2023–2025 – PURC (Pembroke Undergraduate Research and Creativity) Center Research Fund

  • Editorial Roles – Guest Editor, Journal of Crystal; Editorial Board Member, Compendium of Optics and Photonics (COP)

  • Leadership Roles – Secretary (2024–2026), ANPA; Chair, 8th ANPA Conference (2025)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Tikaram Neupane is a dedicated physicist and educator whose contributions span cutting-edge research, undergraduate teaching, and scientific outreach. His focus on nonlinear optics and nanomaterials is complemented by leadership roles in community science initiatives and editorial boards. He brings a dynamic blend of academic excellence, mentorship, and public engagement to the field of physics.

Publications 📚

  • 🧪 Size-dependent Fluorescence Properties of CdSe Quantum Dots
    Solid State Communications, 2025-05
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssc.2025.115993
    👥 Uma Poudyal, Chandra Mani Adhikari, Nisha H. Makani, Bhoj Raj Gautam, Tikaram Neupane

  • 🌀 Third-Order Optical Nonlinearity of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Atomic Layer (Preprint)
    2024-12-24
    🔗 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202412.2015.v1
    👥 Tikaram Neupane, Uma Poudyal, Bagher Tabibi, Felix Jaetae Seo

  • 💡 Cubic Nonlinearity of Graphene-Oxide Monolayer
    Materials, 2023-10-12
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/ma16206664
    👥 Tikaram Neupane, Uma Poudyal, Bagher Tabibi, Wan-Joong Kim, Felix Jaetae Seo

  • 🔍 Cubic Nonlinearity of Graphene-Oxide Monolayer (Preprint)
    2023-08-23
    🔗 DOI: 10.20944/preprints202308.1593.v1
    👥 Tikaram Neupane, Uma Poudyal, Bagher Tabibi, Wan-Joong Kim, Felix Jaetae Seo

  • 🧠 Dispersion in Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube Film: An Application of Bogoliubov–Valatin Transformation for Hamiltonian Diagonalization
    Condensed Matter, 2023-06-16
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/condmat8020053
    👥 Chandra M. Adhikari, Da’Shawn M. Morris, Thomas W. Noonan, Tikaram Neupane, Basu R. Lamichhane, Bhoj R. Gautam

  • 🔮 Spatial Self-Phase Modulation in Graphene-Oxide Monolayer
    Crystals, 2023-02-04
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/cryst13020271
    👥 Tikaram Neupane, Bagher Tabibi, Wan-Joong Kim, Felix Jaetae Seo

  • 🌈 Spin-Resolved Visible Optical Spectra and Electronic Characteristics of Defect-Mediated Hexagonal Boron Nitride Monolayer
    Crystals, 2022-06-25
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/cryst12070906
    👥 Sheng Yu, Tikaram Neupane, Bagher Tabibi, Qiliang Li, Felix Seo

 

 

 

 

Zuoye Liu | Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zuoye Liu | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Lanzhou University, China

Zuoye Liu is a distinguished professor at Lanzhou University specializing in ultrafast physics and nuclear detection. He leads research on the dynamics of microscopic particles, employing pulsed lasers for advances in nuclear physics and chemistry. Liu’s groundbreaking work on XUV pulse shaping and fast detection technologies has earned him recognition in scientific communities. He has published over 40 articles and has played a pivotal role in research funded by prominent Chinese scientific programs. His contributions continue to drive innovation in laser technologies and nuclear science. 🌟

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Educational Background 🎓

Zuoye Liu holds a position as a Professor at Lanzhou University, where his academic journey has led to impactful contributions in the fields of ultrafast physics and nuclear detection technologies.

Professional Experience 💼

Professor Liu has been a leading researcher in the area of micro-particle dynamics control and the application of pulsed laser technologies. His work spans the development of novel instruments, physical mechanism disclosures, and the design of cutting-edge application schemes. Over the years, he has contributed to numerous high-profile projects funded by national programs, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the National Key Research and Development Program. With more than 40 published articles in prestigious journals, his research continues to shape advancements in nuclear physics, nuclear chemistry, and ultrafast optics.

Research Interests 🔬

Professor Liu’s research primarily focuses on the reconstruction of microscopic particle dynamics and the application of ultrafast lasers in nuclear physics, detection, and chemistry. He has proposed innovative “light-light” modulation schemes to perfect XUV pulse shaping for enhanced light absorption in materials. Additionally, he is a pioneer in developing fast online detection methods for multiple nuclides and exploring the complex interplay of laser pulses in microscopic systems.

Publications 📚

  • Y He, Z Liu, C Ott, A N Pfeiffer, S Sun, M B Gaarde, T Pfeifer, Bitao Hu, Resonant Perfect Absorption Yielded by Zero-Area Pulses, Phys. Rev. Lett, 2022, 129, 273201.
  • Z Liu, S M Cavaletto, C Ott, K Meyer, Y Mi, Z Harman, C H Keitel, T Pfeifer, Phase reconstruction of coherently excited systems by transient-absorption spectroscopy, Phys. Rev. Lett, 2015, 115, 033003.
  • Zhang Y, Gao Y, Lei H, et al., Free-space competition between gain-swept superradiance and spontaneous emission from N2+ in a femtosecond filament, Physical Review A, 2024, 109(1), 013105.
  • Shi Y, Xiang Y, Su R, et al., A method to obtain radioactivity of non-γ nuclides by 60Co based on Monte Carlo simulations, Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 2024, 56(10), 4134-4140.
  • Zhang Y, Yang R, Zhu Z, et al., Complete suppression of N2 lasing by the nonadiabatic molecular alignment effect in femtosecond filaments, Physical Review A, 2024, 110(2), 023106.
  • Shi H, Gao J, He Y, et al., Coherent modulation of intense XUV pulses by ground-state coupling, Physics Letters A, 2024, 516, 129650.
  • Zhao T, Ding P, Wang Y, et al., Deep learning assisted pressure measurements using femtosecond laser-induced grating scattering technique, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2024, 57(15), 155201.
  • Wang L, Ding P, Yan S, et al., Soot volume fraction measurements in aero-engine model combustor outlet using two-color laser-induced incandescence, Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 2024.
  • Wang J, Yue J, Zhang Y, et al., Hot Electron- and Spin-Flip-Assisted Upconversion Excitation in the La0.7Sr0.3MnO3/BiFeO3 Heterojunction, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2024, 128(34), 14337-14346.
  • Li Y, Song S, Han Y, et al., Coulomb-induced emission time shifts in high-order harmonic generation from H2, Opt Express, 2024, 32(11), 18984-18996.
  • Yang J, Liu Z, Yang C, et al., Determination of La in rare earth ores using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy combined with bidirectional long short-term memory, Applied Physics B, 2024, 130(5), 81.
  • Wu S, Yang C, Yue J, et al., Analysis of Cs solution by nano-silica particles-enhanced laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, Applied Physics B, 2024, 130(10), 170.