PHD at University of Abomey Calavi, Benin
Christian Kenfack Sadem, an Associate Professor born on July 26, 1983, in Buea, Cameroon, holds Ph.D.s in Physical Oceanography and Condensed Matter Physics. With a diverse teaching background, including roles as a lecturer and visiting lecturer across Cameroon, he currently serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Dschang. Kenfack’s expertise spans research, teaching, and supervision of junior researchers, focusing on condensed matter physics and exciton-polaron dynamics. Recognized for his teaching excellence, he inspires students to pursue research careers. Kenfack is also skilled in data management and scientific software, contributing significantly to climate modeling.
Professional Profiles:
Education
Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography and Applications, University of Abomey Calavi, Benin, May 2021 Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics, University of Dschang, Cameroon, November 2011 Masters in Physical Oceanography and Applications, University of Abomey Calavi, Benin, November 2010 M.Sc. in Condensed Matter Physics, University of Dschang, Cameroon, June 2008 B.Sc. in General Physics, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon, September 2005
Employment History
Associate Professor: University of Dschang, Cameroon (2019 – Present) Lecturer and Visiting Lecturer: Various institutions in Cameroon (2012 – 2019) Visiting Lecturer: National Polytechnic Bambui, Cameroon (2008 – 2009) Visiting Lecturer: Intitut Privé Polyvalent la Reforme, Cameroon (2007 – 2008)
Teaching Activities
Taught a range of courses including Statistical Physics, Group Theory, General Physics, Electromagnetism, and more
Prizes, Awards, Fellowships
Received various scholarships and fellowships including the Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship and the DAAD fellowship. Conducted groundbreaking research in the field of condensed matter physics, particularly in the areas of exciton-polaron dynamics and optical properties of transition metal dichalcogenides
Research Focus:
Christian Kenfack Sadem has contributed significantly to various scientific publications, including “Mobility and Decoherence of Bipolaron in Transition Metal Dichalcogenides Pseudodot Quantum Qubit” published in the Iranian Journal of Science. Additionally, he has co-authored articles such as “Enhancement of the group delay in quadratic coupling optomechanical systems subjected to an external force” in Chinese Physics B and “First principle investigation of electronic and optical properties of graphene/h-BN bilayers using Tran-Blaha-modified Becke-Johnson potential” in Optical and Quantum Electronics. His research covers a wide range of topics, including exciton-polaron dynamics, optical properties of graphene, and magnetic barrier effects on transition metal dichalcogenides.
Publications
- Deformation and size effects on electronic properties of toroidal quantum dot in the presence of an off-center donor atom, cited by: 5, Publication date: 2022.
- The intensity and direction of the electric field effects on off-center shallow-donor impurity binding energy in wedge-shaped cylindrical quantum dots, cited by: 18, Publication date: 2022.
- Magnetic barrier and temperature effects on optical and dynamic properties of exciton-polaron in monolayers transition metal dichalcogenides, cited by: 1, Publication date: 2022.
- Impacts of an initial axial force and surface effects on the dynamic characteristics of a bioliquid-filled microtubule in cytosol, Publication date: 2022.
- A Ginzburg-Landau approach to field theories for single, isolated zero-dimensional superconductors, Publication date: 2022.
- Magnetic barrier and electric field effects on exciton-polaron relaxation and transport properties in transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers, Publication date: 2023.
- First principle investigation of electronic and optical properties of graphene/h-BN bilayers using Tran-Blaha-modified Becke-Johnson potential, Publication date: 2023.
- Enhancement of the group delay in quadratic coupling optomechanical systems subjected to an external force, Publication date: 2023.
- Mobility and Decoherence of Bipolaron in Transition Metal Dichalcogenides Pseudodot Quantum Qubit, Publication date: 2024.
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