Omar Bajjou | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Omar Bajjou | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

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 Maรฎtre de Confรฉrences Habilitรฉ (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 Profileย 

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Educational Background ๐ŸŽ“

  • 2011โ€“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

  • 2009โ€“2011: Masterโ€™s in Physics of Materials and Nanostructures, Faculty of Sciences, Fรจs

  • 2009: Bachelorโ€™s Degree (Licence) in SMP, Faculty of Sciences, Fรจs

  • 2005: Baccalaureate in Experimental Sciences

Professional Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

Current Position:

  • Since 2019: Maรฎtre de Confรฉrences Habilitรฉ (MCH), Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal

Previous Teaching Roles:

  • 2018โ€“2019: Part-time Professor

    • ENSAM Meknรจs (Courses & Practical Work: Non-destructive Testing Techniques, Thermodynamics, XRF, Heat Transfer)

    • EST Meknรจs and Faculty of Sciences Meknรจs

  • 2017โ€“2018:

    • Lecturer in Spectroscopy (Master level), Faculty of Sciences, Fรจs

    • Teaching in Thermodynamics & Mechanics (TDs)

  • 2015โ€“2017: Final year project supervisor, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz Fรจs

  • 2015โ€“2016: TP Instructor, Faculty of Sciences, Fรจs

  • 2014โ€“2016: Physics Tutor, Faculty of Sciences, Fรจs

Training & Internships:

  • Soldering and NDT Training, Institut de Soudure

  • PV Systems Training, Rabat (2016โ€“2017)

  • International Research Internships:

    • UNISA Laboratory, Johannesburg, South Africa (3 months)

    • Institut des Matรฉriaux Jean Rouxel, Nantes, France (1 month)

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • Optical and vibrational properties of porphyrins and nanocomposites

  • Organic photovoltaics and optoelectronics

  • Graphene and carbon nanotube-based nanostructures

  • Energy and charge transfer mechanisms in hybrid materials

  • Spectroscopy techniques (Raman, IR, UV-Vis, PL) and advanced material characterization

Awards and Honors๐Ÿ†โœจ

  • Active Reviewer for:

    • N@NOโ€™2017 & N@NOโ€™2018 (International Online Conferences on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

    • Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines

    • Heliyon Journal

Skills๐Ÿ’ป

  • Software: OriginLab, C Programming, Adobe Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Audition), Mendeley, EndNote

  • Characterization Techniques:

    • Raman, IR, XPS, UV-Vis, PL, XRF, XRD

    • SEM, TEM, Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing

Languages๐ŸŒ

  • Arabic: Native

  • French: Fluent

  • English: Good proficiency

Conclusion๐ŸŒŸ

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 ๐Ÿ“š

  • ๐Ÿ“„ DFT study on Kโ‚‚AgSbIโ‚†: Exploring the electronic, optical, and elastic properties of a double perovskite
    ๐Ÿข Solid State Communications
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.ssc.2025.115947
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Authors: Abdelmounaim Laassouli, Mohamed Karouchi, Abdelkebir Ejjabli, Youssef Lachtioui, Omar Bajjou


  • ๐Ÿ“„ Theoretical study of the Sb-substitution effect on the optoelectronic properties of Csโ‚‚AgBiBrโ‚† double perovskite
    ๐Ÿข Results in Chemistry
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102025
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Authors: Lhouceine Moulaoui, Abdelhafid Najim, Marouane Archi, Mohamed Al-Hattab, Omar Bajjou, Anass Bakour, Youssef Lachtioui, Khalid Rahmani, Bouzid Manaut


  • ๐Ÿ“„ Investigation of lead-free halide Kโ‚‚AgSbBrโ‚† double perovskite’s structural, electronic, and optical properties using DFT functionals
    ๐Ÿข Chemical Physics Impact
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100656
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Authors: Abdelkebir Ejjabli, Mohamed Karouchi, Mohamed Al-Hattab, Omar Bajjou, Khalid Rahmani, Youssef Lachtioui


  • ๐Ÿ“„ Impact of Calcium Doping on the Electronic and Optical Characteristics of Strontium Hydride (SrHโ‚‚): A DFT Study
    ๐Ÿข Atoms
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.3390/atoms12110055
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Authors: Hamza Errahoui, Mohamed Karouchi, Abdelkebir Ejjabli, Aymane El Haji, Abdelmounaim Laassouli, Omar Ait El Alia, Salah Chaji, Youssef Lachtioui, Omar Bajjou


  • ๐Ÿ“„ High-efficiency numerical modeling of rGO/P3HT solar cells using SCAPS-1D
    ๐Ÿข Journal of Optics
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1007/s12596-024-02112-5
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Authors: Abdelhafid Najim, Lhouceine Moulaoui, Anass Bakour, Omar Bajjou, Khalid Rahmani


  • ๐Ÿ“„ A fundamental study on the electronic and optical properties of graphene oxide under an external electric field
    ๐Ÿข Modern Physics Letters B
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1142/S0217984924500325
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Authors: Abdelhafid Najim, Omar Bajjou, Anass Bakour, Mustapha Boulghallat, Khalid Rahmani


  • ๐Ÿ“„ Numerical computing of CdTe-based solar cells with graphene oxide buffer layers using SCAPS-1D software
    ๐Ÿข Indian Journal of Physics
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1007/s12648-023-02774-0
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Authors: A. Najim, O. Bajjou, A. Bakour, L. Moulaoui, K. Rahmani


  • ๐Ÿ“„ Electronic and optical properties of SWCNTs and spin-orbit coupling effect on their electronic structures: First-principle computing
    ๐Ÿข Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.elspec.2023.147321
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Authors: Abdelhafid Najim, Omar Bajjou, Anass Bakour, Khalid Rahmani


  • ๐Ÿ“„ Improvement of intersubband absorption in asymmetric quantum wells based on GaN/AlInN
    ๐Ÿข Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.physe.2022.115168
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Authors: Lhoucine Moudou, Mohamed Al-Hattab, Omar Bajjou, Mustafa Boulghallat, Mohammed Khenfouch, Khalid Rahmani


  • ๐Ÿ“„ First-principles study on electronic and optical properties of single-walled carbon nanotube under an external electric field
    ๐Ÿข Journal of Molecular Modeling
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1007/s00894-022-05090-2
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Authors: Omar Bajjou, Abdelhafid Najim, Khalid Rahmani, Mohammed Khenfouch


 

 

 

 

Rabin Paul | Solar Cells Development | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Rabin Paul | Solar Cells Development | Young Scientist Award

Research scholar at National Institute of Technology, India

Rabin Paul is a dedicated researcher in optoelectronics, nanoelectronics, and photovoltaics, currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar, India. His research focuses on the design and simulation of high-efficiency solar cells, including CZTS, CZTSe, and perovskite-based technologies. With a strong background in device modeling, VLSI design, and nanotechnology, he has contributed significantly to his field through multiple publications, international collaborations, and conference presentations.

Publication Profileย 

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Educational Background ๐ŸŽ“

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) โ€“ National Institute of Technology, Silchar (2020-2024)
    • Research: Design and Simulation Modelling of High-Efficiency CZTS, CZTSe, and Perovskite Solar Cells (CGPI 9.0)
  • M.Tech in Electronics Design and Technology โ€“ Tezpur University (2018-2020)
    • Research: Driverโ€™s Drowsiness Detection System Using Two-Electrode ECG (CGPI 8.0)
  • B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering โ€“ Assam Engineering College, Guwahati (2013-2017)
    • Research: Automatic Food Delivery System for Fisheries Using Arduino and Bluetooth Control (63.33%)

Professional Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

  • Student Vice-Chair, IEEE Electron Devices Society (EDS), NIT Silchar (2021-Present)
  • Conference Organizer
    • Student Organizing Vice-Chair, 4th Springer International Conference on Micro/Nanoelectronics Devices, Circuits, and Systems (MNDCS-2024)
    • Student Organizing Co-Chair, MNDCS-2023
    • Volunteer & Organizer, MNDCS-2022, MNDCS-2021
  • Workshop Participation & Training
    • Solar Cell Fabrication Workshop โ€“ IIEST Shibpur (2019)
    • IEEE EDS Summer Schools (2021, 2022)
    • IEEE Distinguished Lectures and Mini-Colloquiums on Nanoelectronics, GaN Technology, and Semiconductor Devices for 5G

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • Photovoltaics and Solar Cell Technology
    • Second and third-generation solar cells (CZTS, CZTSe, Perovskite)
    • Nano-wire (co-axial) solar cells for micro/nanoelectronics
  • Nanoelectronics & Optoelectronics
    • Modeling & Simulation of Wide Bandgap (WBG) and Ultra-Wide Bandgap (UWBG) Materials
    • Development of AlGaN/GaN & InGaN/GaN LEDs for High-Efficiency Applications
  • VLSI Design & Technology

Awards and Honors๐Ÿ†โœจ

  • Student Vice-Chair, IEEE EDS, NIT Silchar (Since 2021)
  • Recognized Research Collaborator
    • Prof. Hieu Pham Trung Nguyen (Texas Tech University, USA)
    • Nour El Islam Boukortt (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain)
    • P. Susthitha Menon (Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics, Malaysia)

Conclusion๐ŸŒŸ

Rabin Paul is an emerging researcher in the field of optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and nanoelectronics, with a strong academic background, international collaborations, and multiple publications in reputable journals. His expertise in solar cell modeling, VLSI design, and semiconductor device engineering positions him as a promising contributor to the advancement of next-generation energy-efficient technologies. With active participation in IEEE EDS leadership roles and international conferences, he is committed to fostering innovation and collaboration in his field.

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

1๏ธโƒฃ Rabin Paul, Shweta Shukla, T. R. Lenka, F. A. Talukdar, Hieu P. T. Nguyen
๐Ÿ“ “Design and Performance Analysis of Novel Perovskite/CZTSe Hybrid Solar Cell for High Efficiency”
๐Ÿ“– Solar Energy (Elsevier), ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 26th Nov 2024, ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2024.113146
๐Ÿ“ˆ Impact Factor: 6.0 (2024) | ๐Ÿ† Q1 | ๐Ÿ”ฌ SCI


2๏ธโƒฃ R. Paul
๐Ÿ“ “Investigation of Novel n-Doped a-Si/CZTSe Ultrathin-Film Solar Cell for Enhanced Performance”
๐Ÿ“– IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, ๐Ÿ“… Vol. 70, No. 9, Sept. 2023, ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1109/TED.2023.3295339
๐Ÿ“ˆ Impact Factor: 2.917 | ๐Ÿ† Q1 | ๐Ÿ”ฌ SCI


3๏ธโƒฃ Nour El I Boukortt, Rabin Paul
๐Ÿ“ “Electrical and Optical Investigation of 2Tโ€“Perovskite/uCIGS Tandem Solar Cells with ~ 30% Efficiency”
๐Ÿ“– IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, ๐Ÿ“… Vol. 69, Issue 7, 17th May 2022, ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1109/TED.2022.3176591
๐Ÿ“ˆ Impact Factor: 2.917 | ๐Ÿ† Q1 | ๐Ÿ”ฌ SCI


4๏ธโƒฃ Rabin Paul
๐Ÿ“ “Recent Progress in CZTS (CuZnSn Sulfide) Thin-Film Solar Cells: A Review”
๐Ÿ“– Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer), ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 9th Jan 2024, ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1007/s10854-024-11983-0
๐Ÿ“ˆ Impact Factor: 2.8 | ๐Ÿ† Q2 | ๐Ÿ”ฌ SCI


5๏ธโƒฃ Rabin Paul
๐Ÿ“ “Modelling and Simulation of CZTS Thin-Film Solar Cell for Efficiency Enhancement”
๐Ÿ“– Journal of Electronic Materials (Springer), ๐Ÿ“… Vol. 51, Issue 5, 14th Jan 2022, ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1007/s11664-022-09449-2
๐Ÿ“ˆ Impact Factor: 2.2 | ๐Ÿ† Q2 | ๐Ÿ”ฌ SCI


6๏ธโƒฃ Shweta Shukla, Rabin Paul, T. R. Lenka
๐Ÿ“ “A Comparative Investigation of Lead-Based and Lead-Free MAXI3 Perovskite Solar Cells with Various ETLs by Using SCAPS-1D”
๐Ÿ“– Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Dec 2024
๐Ÿ“ˆ Impact Factor: 0.5 (2023) | ๐Ÿ† Q4 | ๐Ÿ”ฌ SCIE


1๏ธโƒฃ R. Paul
๐Ÿ“ “Design and Analysis of High-Efficiency Eco-Friendly Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cell with TiOโ‚‚ and Cโ‚†โ‚€ Electron Transport Layers”
๐Ÿ“… 5th IEEE International Conference on Devices for Integrated Circuits (DevIC 2023), ๐Ÿ“ Kalyani, India, 7-8 Apr 2023
๐Ÿ“ก Indexed in IEEE Xplore | Scopus


2๏ธโƒฃ N. E. I. Boukortt, R. Paul
๐Ÿ“ “Photo-Generation Losses from Interface Trap Density in Passivated Ultrathin CIGS Solar Cell”
๐Ÿ“… IECON 2022 โ€“ 48th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, ๐Ÿ“ Brussels, Belgium, 2022
๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1109/IECON49645.2022.9968670
๐Ÿ“ก Indexed in IEEE Xplore | Scopus


3๏ธโƒฃ Rabin Paul, T. R. Lenka, F. A. Talukdar
๐Ÿ“ “Performance Improvement of CZTSSe Solar Cell by Using Mg-Doped ZnO as Window Layer”
๐Ÿ“… 2021 IEEE 18th India Council International Conference (INDICON), ๐Ÿ“ 19-21 Dec 2021
๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1109/INDICON52576.2021.9691716
๐Ÿ“ก Indexed in IEEE Xplore | Scopus


1๏ธโƒฃ Rabin Paul, Samadrita Das, G. Purnachandra Rao, Trupti Ranjan Lenka, Fazal Ahmed Talukdar, Susanta Kumar Tripathy
๐Ÿ“ “An n-Doped a-Si/CZTSe Ultra-Thin-Film Solar Cell Device for Energy Harvesting”
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช German Innovation Patent, ๐Ÿ“… No. 202022102674.2, ๐Ÿ“† Filed: 16th May 2022, โœ… Granted: 2nd June 2022


2๏ธโƒฃ Samadrita Das, Rabin Paul, G. Purnachandra Rao, Trupti Ranjan Lenka, Fazal Ahmed Talukdar, Ravi Teja Velpula, Hieu Pham Trung Nguyen
๐Ÿ“ “A Device for Designing Hafnium (IV) Oxide (HfOโ‚‚)/Silicon Dioxide (SiOโ‚‚) Encapsulation-Based III-Nitride Multi-Quantum Well Nanowire White-LED”
๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South African Patent, ๐Ÿ“… App. No. 2022/12105, ๐Ÿ“† Filed: 7th Nov 2022, โœ… Registered: 31st May 2023


3๏ธโƒฃ Rabin Paul, Shweta Shukla, T. R. Lenka, F. A. Talukdar, Hieu P. T. Nguyen
๐Ÿ“ “Numerical 3D Modeling and Analysis of Novel CZTS/CdS/ZnO Co-Axial Nanowire Solar Cell for Enhanced Performance”
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Indian Patent, ๐Ÿ“† 2024 (Filed)