Jonas Muheki | Physics | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Jonas Muheki | Physics | Research Excellence Award

Kyambogo University | Uganda

Mr. Jonas Muheki is a physicist specializing in biological and medical physics with a strong research focus on developing innovative cancer therapy modalities using light, electric, and magnetic fields through opto-electromagnetic approaches. His work integrates theoretical, computational, and experimental physics to advance biomedical applications, particularly in biophysics, bioelectromagnetism, optoelectronics, and novel therapeutic and diagnostic platforms. He has made substantial contributions to photonics, plasmonic metasurfaces, terahertz biosensors, optical and solar absorbers, and machine learning–assisted material design, with a well-established publication record that has achieved significant international citation impact. His research outputs demonstrate interdisciplinary strength, combining nanomaterials, graphene-based structures, metamaterials, and artificial intelligence for sensing, biosensing, biomedical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and energy-related applications. Professionally, he has extensive academic and laboratory experience as a graduate research assistant, contributing to imaging innovations, cancer-oriented biophysical research, computational modeling, and experimental design while also mentoring junior researchers and supporting laboratory training. His teaching experience spans undergraduate and diploma-level physics, including classical mechanics, electromagnetism, relativity, solar and energy physics, laboratory instruction, and applied physics courses, supported by a strong commitment to pedagogy, curriculum support, and student mentoring. He has also contributed as a peer reviewer for international journals, demonstrating scholarly service to the scientific community. His skill set includes advanced simulation tools, data analysis, programming, and machine learning techniques, complemented by strong communication and collaborative abilities. Overall, his profile reflects a forward-looking researcher and educator with impactful contributions across medical physics, photonics, and applied interdisciplinary science.

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Featured Publications

Muheki, J., Wekalao, J., Albargi, H. B., Jalalah, M., Almawgani, A. H. M., & Patel, S. K. (2025). A graphene–gold metasurface inspired surface plasmon resonance sensor designed for terahertz applications in sensing and detection of heavy metals in water. Plasmonics, 20(1), 289–303.

Wekalao, J., Mandela, N., Muheki, J., & Zaid, A. (2025). Design and analysis of a terahertz metasurface-based refractive index sensor for hemoglobin detection with behaviour prediction using polynomial regression. Plasmonics, 20(4), 2123–2152.

Wekalao, J., Muheki, J., Mandela, N., Kabarokole, P., & Makoye, P. (2025). Machine learning-optimized titanium-based broadband absorber with high-efficiency performance across visible and infrared wavelengths. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 57(2), Article 129.

Armghan, A., Jonas, M., Surve, J., Patel, S. K., Aliqab, K., & Alsharari, M. (2023). Refractory material inspired ultra-wideband solar absorber for thermoelectric photovoltaic performance enhancement with ML inspired prediction. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 73, 461–472.

Alsharari, M., Muheki, J., Armghan, A., Aliqab, K., Surve, J., & Patel, S. K. (2023). Thermal management mechanism employing transparent nanostructures for winter and summer seasons for indoor environments. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 193, Article 108533.

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. 🌟

Publication Profile : 

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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.