Seyed Mohammad Ali Radmanesh | Interactions and fields | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Seyed Mohammad Ali Radmanesh | Interactions and fields | Best Researcher Award

Professor of Physics at University of New Orleans, United States

Dr. Seyed Mohammad Ali Radmanesh is a distinguished application scientist and experimental physicist with over 5 years of hands-on research experience in cryotronics, high-field magneto-transport measurements, and quantum materials. With a robust interdisciplinary background in materials science, applied physics, and engineering, Dr. Radmanesh has contributed to several high-impact studies, including publications in Nature-branded journals. He is recognized for his deep technical knowledge, data analysis capabilities, and experimental instrumentation expertise in low-temperature physics, making him a valuable contributor to cutting-edge material research.

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Radmanesh’s academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering from Chamran University of Ahvaz, where he explored mechanical properties and heat treatment of metals. He deepened his expertise through an M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Tehran, focusing on magnetic nanocomposites. His passion for condensed matter physics drove him to pursue an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Applied Physics and Engineering at the University of New Orleans, where he became proficient in quantum materials research, developing strong foundations in low-temperature instrumentation and magneto-transport techniques.

🧪 Professional Endeavors

Professionally, Dr. Radmanesh has served as a researcher, application scientist, and visiting scholar at institutions like the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). He led and collaborated on experiments investigating Dirac and Weyl semimetals, utilizing state-of-the-art systems such as Dilution Refrigerators, PPMS, SQUID, and VSM Cryostats. His role has involved device fabrication, data acquisition, and LabVIEW automation. He has also contributed to projects funded by NSF EPSCoR and has worked with various global experts on topics like topological superconductivity and London penetration depth, enhancing the experimental understanding of quantum electronic states.

📚 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Radmanesh’s research has focused extensively on quantum materials, particularly topological insulators, Dirac/Weyl semimetals, and unconventional superconductors. He has played a central role in uncovering nontrivial topological states, π Berry phases, and electron coherence mechanisms under extreme cryogenic and magnetic conditions. His Ph.D. work on correlated materials and collaborative studies on half-Heusler compounds have significantly advanced the understanding of exotic superconducting states. Through his expertise in low-temperature transport measurements, Dr. Radmanesh continues to shape the landscape of experimental condensed matter physics with highly cited contributions.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Dr. Radmanesh’s work has had a global scientific impact, with publications in prestigious journals such as Nature Materials, Nature Communications, and Nature Physics. His findings on Dirac fermions, zero Landau levels, and spin-orbit coupling have informed theoretical and applied research in quantum computing, magnetoelectronics, and next-gen materials development. He has collaborated with leading research labs and scientists in the U.S. and internationally. His work continues to influence experimental techniques in cryotronics and quantum device engineering, while mentoring younger scientists and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in academia and industry.

📖 Academic Citations

Dr. Radmanesh has authored or co-authored 11 peer-reviewed papers, with 5 published in Nature-branded journals and others in Physical Review B, Scientific Reports, and Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. His research has been cited in high-impact studies, reflecting the relevance and scientific rigor of his contributions. Particularly, papers on topological semimetals (SrMnSb₂, TaP) and superconductivity in half-Heuslers have received considerable academic attention. His 2020 article on nontrivial paired states remains an essential reference for researchers exploring novel quantum phases and low-dimensional superconductors.

🛠️ Research Skills

Dr. Radmanesh possesses cutting-edge technical skills in cryogenic and magnetic instrumentation, including operation and troubleshooting of Dilution Refrigerators, PPMS, VSM, EPR, and LabVIEW-controlled systems. He is experienced in TDO-based London penetration depth measurements, Hall and resistivity measurements, and device prototyping using LPKF circuit board plotters. His command over data analysis tools (Origin, Maple, MATLAB) and software for experiment control has made him a reliable lead for complex experimental setups. He also applies vacuum systems and magnetic resonance tools to evaluate electronic, magnetic, and topological features in novel materials.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience 

While his primary focus has been research, Dr. Radmanesh has supported academic environments through graduate-level mentoring, poster presentations, and technical workshops. He has helped undergraduate and master’s students with experimental setup, data interpretation, and instrument handling. During his time at the University of Tehran, he worked as a Computer Center expert, assisting peers with network systems and academic computing. Additionally, he has been an active presenter at APS and IEEE conferences, where he disseminated knowledge, discussed methodology, and contributed to collaborative learning, establishing himself as a knowledge facilitator in the scientific community.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Radmanesh has received multiple NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) Awards, recognizing his contribution to high-impact scientific projects. He has consistently earned top spots in poster competitions and has been inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. A member of the IEEE and a reviewer for Materials Letters, he actively contributes to the scientific peer review process. These honors reflect his academic excellence, leadership, and professional integrity, distinguishing him as a prominent early-career researcher with a well-rounded scholarly and service profile.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Radmanesh is poised to become a leading innovator in quantum materials research and experimental cryogenic science. His future goals include developing next-generation instrumentation for quantum state detection, mentoring new researchers, and contributing to quantum device engineering applicable in computing and energy. His legacy will be built on combining deep theoretical insight with technical precision, advancing both academic understanding and practical application of novel materials. With plans to continue collaborative research and lead high-impact projects, Dr. Radmanesh is set to make lasting contributions that will shape the future of materials science and applied physics.

Publications Top Notes

Superconductivity in Layered Dichalcogenide Pt₀.₀₂TaSe₂ Single Crystals

  • Authors: S.M.A. Radmanesh, R. Ghanbari, A. Diaconu
    Journal: Solid State Communications
    Year: 2025

The Synthesis and Characterization of Hard-Soft Mn₅₂Al₄₅.₇C₂.₃–α-Fe Nanocomposite Magnets

  • Authors: S.N. Attyabi, S.M.A. Radmanesh, S.A.S. Ebrahimi, H. Dehghan
    Journal: Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, Vol. 35 (5), pp. 1229–1240
    Year: 2022

Stress-Induced Grain Refinement in Hard Magnetic Mn₅₂Al₄₅.₇C₂.₃ Fabricated Using the Ball-Milling Method

  • Authors: S.N. Attyabi, S.M.A. Radmanesh, S.A. Seyyed Ebrahimi, H. Dehghan, …
    Journal: Materials, Vol. 15 (22), Article 7919
    Year: 2022

Effect of the Heat Treatment on the Electrical Resistivity and Magnetization Reversal Behavior of MnAl Alloys

  • Authors: M. Shakouri, S.M.A. Radmanesh, S.A.S. Ebrahimi, H. Dehghan
    Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: B, Vol. 274, Article 115486
    Year: 2021

Nontrivial Paired States in Novel Topological Superconductors

  • Authors: S.M.A. Radmanesh, S.A.S. Ebrahimi, A. Diaconu, J.Y. Liu
    Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 848, Article 156498
    Year: 2020

 

 

 

Xiangling Tian | High energy physics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiangling Tian | High energy physics | Best Researcher Award

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China | Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou) | China

Dr. Xiangling Tian is an accomplished Associate Researcher at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and the Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Quzhou). With a Ph.D. in Materials Science, his research focuses on optoelectronic devices, nanowire-based scintillators, and nonlinear optics. He has held research positions at prestigious institutions, including Zhejiang Laboratory and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. His expertise lies in advanced photonic materials, smart medical imaging technologies, and optical properties of low-dimensional semiconductors. A dynamic and emerging figure in material sciences, Dr. Tian has made substantial contributions through high-impact research, international collaborations, and innovative technologies.

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Tian’s academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Physics from Qufu Normal University, where he laid a solid foundation in theoretical and experimental physics. He earned his M.Sc. in Condensed Matter Physics at Zhejiang Normal University, focusing on mechanoluminescence. His academic ascent culminated in a Ph.D. in Materials Science from South China University of Technology (2015–2018), under Prof. Jianrong Qiu, with a dissertation on optical nonlinearity in transition metal chalcogenides and bismuth oxyselenide. These formative years shaped his deep interest in photonic materials and advanced optical phenomena.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Tian has undertaken several impactful research roles. At Nanyang Technological University, he explored multidimensional perovskites for high-performance light-emitting devices. As an Associate Researcher at Zhejiang Laboratory, he contributed to near-infrared materials and smart fibers. Since 2022, he has held a leading role at UESTC, where he conducts research, mentors young talent, and advances technology transfer initiatives. His professional work demonstrates a balance of scientific leadership, project execution, and collaborative innovation across interdisciplinary domains, particularly in optoelectronics, nanomaterials, and biomedical imaging.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Tian’s research centers on smart medical imaging devices, high-resolution scintillators, and nonlinear optical materials. He is the Principal Investigator (PI) of several key national and regional projects, including those on DBR lasers, nanowire waveguides, and perovskite quantum dots. His interdisciplinary work connects materials science, photonics, and device engineering, with applications ranging from X-ray imaging to NIR spectroscopy. He is also advancing flexible scintillators and artificial muscle fibers, reflecting his interest in next-generation wearable and biomedical technologies. His research not only expands scientific knowledge but also drives real-world innovations.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Dr. Tian’s work has made significant academic and societal impacts. His research outcomes have enhanced the performance of medical imaging systems, contributed to green optoelectronics, and led to highly cited publications in journals like Advanced Optical Materials and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. He actively contributes as a peer reviewer for top journals and has helped organize international conferences, demonstrating his influence in the global scientific community. His innovations in nonlinear optics and nanowire-based scintillators are gaining attention across photonics and materials science sectors, showcasing his growing influence as a thought leader.

📚 Academic Cites

Dr. Tian has published over 15 journal articles, including first-author and corresponding-author papers in SCI-indexed journals such as Nanoscale, Ceramics International, and Journal of Materials Chemistry C. His works are increasingly cited by peers in fields spanning photonics, optics, materials science, and biomedical engineering. He has also co-authored a Springer book and contributed to book chapters, further expanding his academic footprint. With multiple ongoing projects funded by NSFC, his publications continue to influence emerging research on scintillation, laser technologies, and nonlinear optical phenomena.

🛠️ Research Skills

Dr. Tian possesses strong interdisciplinary and technical proficiencies. His laboratory expertise includes TEM, SEM, AFM, XRD, and FTIR, while his computational toolkit covers MATLAB, Python, and data analysis for photonic simulations. He excels in nanomaterial synthesis, glass ceramics, and quantum dot engineering, particularly for light emission and imaging applications. His hands-on ability in fabrication and characterization supports the development of cutting-edge optical devices. With excellent project management and proposal writing experience, he is a complete researcher bridging lab-based innovation and practical device application.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

While primarily research-focused, Dr. Tian is actively involved in talent cultivation through mentorship and research supervision. At UESTC, he engages with graduate students and junior researchers, providing guidance on project design, experimentation, and publication. His academic mentoring is supported by his international exposure and practical lab skills. Though formal teaching roles are less emphasized in his profile, his impact on training future scientists through hands-on instruction and project leadership is evident, especially in high-tech fields like nanophotonics and bioimaging materials.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Tian’s excellence has been recognized through several prestigious awards. He won the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Award (Second Prize) for his work on low-dimensional semiconductors and photonic applications. He was a Finalist in the Yuanchuang Cup Innovation Competition for designing a bionic compound eye system. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation Award and was named an Outstanding Graduate Student in Guangdong. These honors underscore his scientific creativity, innovation, and leadership within the academic and applied research communities.

🚀 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Dr. Tian aims to drive advancements in high-performance biomedical imaging, flexible photonic devices, and quantum optoelectronics. His legacy will likely include bridging fundamental research with translational technologies, impacting healthcare, defense, and energy sectors. By mentoring young scientists and leading collaborative research efforts, he is shaping a sustainable and inclusive scientific culture. With his robust publication record, research funding success, and international outlook, Dr. Tian is poised to make lasting contributions as a visionary leader in materials science and photonics innovation.

Top Noted Publications

High-temperature X-ray Time-lapse Imaging Based on the Improved Scintillating Performance of Na₅Lu₉F₃₂:Tb³⁺ Glass Ceramics

  • Authors: Rongfei Wei*, Ying Chen, Li Wang, Junwei Pan, Xiangling Tian*, Fangfang Hu, and Hai Guo*

  • Journal: Advanced Optical Materials

  • Year: 2025

Improved broadband luminescence in Gd₂GaSb₁₋ₓTaₓO₇:Cr³⁺,Yb³⁺ pyrochlore phosphors: Near-infrared spectroscopic applications and dual-mode optical thermometry

  • Authors: Ligan Ma, Rongfei Wei*, Qingqing Yu, Peican Dai, Xiangling Tian⁎⁎, Fangfang Hu, Hai Guo***

  • Journal: Materials Today Chemistry

  • Year: 2024

Enhanced scintillating performance in Tb³⁺ doped oxyfluoride glass for high-resolution X-ray imaging

  • Authors: Lanjiao Li, Rongfei Wei*, Li Wang, Xiangling Tian⁎⁎, Xiaoman Li, Fangfang Hu, Hai Guo***

  • Journal: Ceramics International

  • Year: 2024

Achieving an Improved NIR Performance of Ca₄₋ₓSc₂ₓZr₁₋ₓGe₃O₁₂:Cr³⁺ via [Sc³⁺-Sc³⁺] → [Ca²⁺-Zr⁴⁺]

  • Authors: Ying Chen, Rongfei Wei*, Lanjiao Li, Xiangling Tian*, Fangfang Hu, and Hai Guo*

  • Journal: Inorganic Chemistry

  • Year: 2024

Enhanced thermal stability of broadband NIR phosphors Ca₃.₃Mg₀.₇ZrGe₃O₁₂:Cr³⁺ for pc-LEDs

  • Authors: Lanjiao Li, Ying Chen, Rongfei Wei*, Siyu Guo, Xiangling Tian*, Fangfang Hu, Hai Guo*

  • Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds

  • Year: 2025