Professor at University Sultan Moulay Slimane, Morocco
Dr. Omar BAJJOU is a researcher and academic specialized in materials science for energy and the environment, with a strong background in nanocomposites, porphyrins, and carbon nanostructures for applications in organic photovoltaics. He is currently a Maître de Conférences Habilité (MCH) at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Morocco. Dr. Bajjou is also an active peer reviewer for international scientific journals and conferences and has authored over 76 scientific publications.
Publication Profile
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Educational Background 🎓
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2011–2016: Doctorate in Physics, Faculty of Sciences, Specialization: Materials Science for Energy and Environment
Thesis: Optical and electronic properties of porphyrin/carbon nanostructure-based nanocomposites for organic photovoltaic applications
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2009–2011: Master’s in Physics of Materials and Nanostructures, Faculty of Sciences, Fès
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2009: Bachelor’s Degree (Licence) in SMP, Faculty of Sciences, Fès
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2005: Baccalaureate in Experimental Sciences
Professional Experience 💼
Current Position:
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Since 2019: Maître de Conférences Habilité (MCH), Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal
Previous Teaching Roles:
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2018–2019: Part-time Professor
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ENSAM Meknès (Courses & Practical Work: Non-destructive Testing Techniques, Thermodynamics, XRF, Heat Transfer)
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EST Meknès and Faculty of Sciences Meknès
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2017–2018:
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Lecturer in Spectroscopy (Master level), Faculty of Sciences, Fès
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Teaching in Thermodynamics & Mechanics (TDs)
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2015–2017: Final year project supervisor, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz Fès
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2015–2016: TP Instructor, Faculty of Sciences, Fès
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2014–2016: Physics Tutor, Faculty of Sciences, Fès
Training & Internships:
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Soldering and NDT Training, Institut de Soudure
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PV Systems Training, Rabat (2016–2017)
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International Research Internships:
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UNISA Laboratory, Johannesburg, South Africa (3 months)
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Institut des Matériaux Jean Rouxel, Nantes, France (1 month)
Research Interests 🔬
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Optical and vibrational properties of porphyrins and nanocomposites
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Organic photovoltaics and optoelectronics
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Graphene and carbon nanotube-based nanostructures
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Energy and charge transfer mechanisms in hybrid materials
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Spectroscopy techniques (Raman, IR, UV-Vis, PL) and advanced material characterization
Awards and Honors🏆✨
Skills💻
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Software: OriginLab, C Programming, Adobe Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Audition), Mendeley, EndNote
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Characterization Techniques:
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Raman, IR, XPS, UV-Vis, PL, XRF, XRD
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SEM, TEM, Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing
Languages🌍
Conclusion🌟
Dr. Omar Bajjou stands out as a committed and dynamic researcher in the domain of nanomaterials for energy applications, with strong academic involvement and an impressive research publication record. His expertise in spectroscopy and material characterization, coupled with international research exposure and teaching excellence, make him a valuable contributor to the scientific and academic community.
Publications 📚
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📄 DFT study on K₂AgSbI₆: Exploring the electronic, optical, and elastic properties of a double perovskite
🏢 Solid State Communications
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssc.2025.115947
👥 Authors: Abdelmounaim Laassouli, Mohamed Karouchi, Abdelkebir Ejjabli, Youssef Lachtioui, Omar Bajjou
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📄 Theoretical study of the Sb-substitution effect on the optoelectronic properties of Cs₂AgBiBr₆ double perovskite
🏢 Results in Chemistry
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102025
👥 Authors: Lhouceine Moulaoui, Abdelhafid Najim, Marouane Archi, Mohamed Al-Hattab, Omar Bajjou, Anass Bakour, Youssef Lachtioui, Khalid Rahmani, Bouzid Manaut
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📄 Investigation of lead-free halide K₂AgSbBr₆ double perovskite’s structural, electronic, and optical properties using DFT functionals
🏢 Chemical Physics Impact
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100656
👥 Authors: Abdelkebir Ejjabli, Mohamed Karouchi, Mohamed Al-Hattab, Omar Bajjou, Khalid Rahmani, Youssef Lachtioui
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📄 Impact of Calcium Doping on the Electronic and Optical Characteristics of Strontium Hydride (SrH₂): A DFT Study
🏢 Atoms
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/atoms12110055
👥 Authors: Hamza Errahoui, Mohamed Karouchi, Abdelkebir Ejjabli, Aymane El Haji, Abdelmounaim Laassouli, Omar Ait El Alia, Salah Chaji, Youssef Lachtioui, Omar Bajjou
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📄 High-efficiency numerical modeling of rGO/P3HT solar cells using SCAPS-1D
🏢 Journal of Optics
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s12596-024-02112-5
👥 Authors: Abdelhafid Najim, Lhouceine Moulaoui, Anass Bakour, Omar Bajjou, Khalid Rahmani
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📄 A fundamental study on the electronic and optical properties of graphene oxide under an external electric field
🏢 Modern Physics Letters B
🔗 DOI: 10.1142/S0217984924500325
👥 Authors: Abdelhafid Najim, Omar Bajjou, Anass Bakour, Mustapha Boulghallat, Khalid Rahmani
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📄 Numerical computing of CdTe-based solar cells with graphene oxide buffer layers using SCAPS-1D software
🏢 Indian Journal of Physics
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s12648-023-02774-0
👥 Authors: A. Najim, O. Bajjou, A. Bakour, L. Moulaoui, K. Rahmani
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📄 Electronic and optical properties of SWCNTs and spin-orbit coupling effect on their electronic structures: First-principle computing
🏢 Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.elspec.2023.147321
👥 Authors: Abdelhafid Najim, Omar Bajjou, Anass Bakour, Khalid Rahmani
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📄 Improvement of intersubband absorption in asymmetric quantum wells based on GaN/AlInN
🏢 Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.physe.2022.115168
👥 Authors: Lhoucine Moudou, Mohamed Al-Hattab, Omar Bajjou, Mustafa Boulghallat, Mohammed Khenfouch, Khalid Rahmani
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📄 First-principles study on electronic and optical properties of single-walled carbon nanotube under an external electric field
🏢 Journal of Molecular Modeling
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-022-05090-2
👥 Authors: Omar Bajjou, Abdelhafid Najim, Khalid Rahmani, Mohammed Khenfouch