Igor Karnaukhov | Condensed matter physics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Igor Karnaukhov | Condensed matter physics | Best Researcher Award 

PHD at the Kiev Institute of Metal Physics, Ukraine

Igor N. Karnaukhov, born on July 3, 1952, in Kus’ya, Russia, is a Ukrainian physicist renowned for his contributions to theoretical condensed matter physics. Holding a Ph.D. in Solid State Physics from the Kiev Institute of Metal Physics, he has excelled as a Leading Research Fellow at the same institute since 2006. Karnaukhov’s work focuses on integrable quantum models, topological insulators, and superconductors, with over 90 publications to his credit. His research illuminates fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics and condensed matter physics, earning him recognition as a Young Researcher of Ukraine awardee in 1979.

Professional Profiles:

Education

Ph.D. in Solid State Physics, Kiev Institute of Metal Physics, June 2004 Ph.D. Thesis: “Exactly Solvable Low-Dimensional Models of Strongly Correlated Electron Systems” M.Sc. in Solid State Physics, Kiev Institute of Metal Physics, 1979-1981 B.Sc. in Physics (with Honors), Kiev State University, 1969-1974:

Professional Experience

Leading Research Fellow, Kiev Institute of Metal Physics (2006 – Present) Associate Member, Condensed Matter Group, ICTP, Trieste, Italy (1995 – 2000) Research Fellow, Kiev Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry (1984 – 1994) Research Probationer, Kiev Institute of Metal Physics (1974 – 1975)

Research Interests

Integrable quantum models of strongly correlated electrons Topological insulators and superconductors Mott phase transition Low-dimensional quantum systems Algebraic Bethe ansatz Luttinger liquid

Research Focus:

Igor N. Karnaukhov’s research primarily focuses on theoretical condensed matter physics, particularly in the realm of integrable quantum models and topological phases of matter. He has made significant contributions to understanding strongly correlated electron systems, including the study of fermions with correlated hopping, Luttinger liquids, and Kondo lattice models. Karnaukhov’s work also delves into the spontaneous breaking of time-reversal symmetry in topological superconductors and insulators, as well as the exploration of edge modes in lattice models of interacting electrons. His exact solvable models shed light on fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics and condensed matter phenomena.

Publications

  1. Composite Hofstadter bands with Dirac fermion spectrum of fractional quantum Hall states, Publication date: 2024.
  2. Exact solution of one-dimensional Kondo and Anderson lattice models, Publication date: 2023.
  3. High-temperature superconductivity on Anderson lattice and moreover, Publication date: 2023.
  4. Mean field approach plus the Bethe ansatz solution of one dimensional models of Kondo insulator, Publication date: 2023.
  5. The ground state of the Kondo lattice, Publication date: 2023.
  6. Topological states in the Hofstadter model on a honeycomb lattice, Publication date: 2019.
  7. Mott transition in two-band fermion model with on-site Coulomb repulsion, Publication date: 2020.
  8. Gapped electron liquid state in the symmetric Anderson lattice, Kondo insulator state, Publication date: 2022.
  9. Electron liquid state in the symmetric Anderson lattice, Publication date: 2021.
  10. Electron liquid state in the spin- anisotropic Kondo lattice, Publication date: 2022.
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Thanh Phong Pham | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Thanh Phong Pham | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Adjunct Prof at Vellore Institute of Technology, India

Thanh Phong Pham, an accomplished Assoc. Prof. and Dr., boasts a distinguished academic journey spanning prestigious institutions in Vietnam and abroad. With expertise in Materials Science, his pioneering research has advanced magnetic materials’ applications in technology and biomedicine. As Director of Science and Technology Advanced Institute at Van Lang University, Vietnam, and through adjunct positions at esteemed institutions globally, he fosters research excellence and mentors the next generation of scientists. With numerous accolades and over 85 coauthored papers, Pham’s impactful contributions and leadership in the field continue to shape the scientific landscape.

Professional Profiles:

Positions and Employment

Present: Adjunct Prof., Vellore Institute of Technology, India Present: Assoc. Prof., Director of Science and Technology Advanced Institute, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam 2016 – 2021: Assoc. Prof., Director of Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam 2008 – 2016: Lecturer (Assoc. Prof. since 2016), Khanh Hoa University, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam 2012 – 2014: Assistant Professor, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Korea

Other Experience and Professional Memberships

Member of Vietnamese Physics Society and Solid State Physics and Materials Science Society Associate Editor of International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology (ISI, Q2, IF 2022 = 2.1) of The American Ceramic Society

Honors

Odon Vallet Scholarship, Vietnam 2010 Postdoctoral fellowship, Dongguk University, Korea, 2012-2014 Visiting Professor, 2014-present, Dongguk University, Korea:

Research Achievements

Contributions to CMR materials for hard disk drive data density increase Discovery of giant magnetocaloric materials for magnetic refrigeration Advancements in magnetic nanoparticles, ferrofluids, and nanocomposites Exploration of magnetism and magneto-transport phenomena in complex oxides

Research Focus:

Thanh Phong Pham’s research focuses on the development and application of advanced control and estimation techniques for automotive suspension systems, particularly those employing electro-rheological (ER) dampers. Through a series of publications, Pham has contributed significantly to the field, addressing challenges such as real-time damper force estimation, fault-tolerant control design, and comfort-adaptive cruise control. His work includes the design and validation of nonlinear parameter varying (LPV) observers and controllers, aiming to enhance vehicle dynamics, ride comfort, and overall safety. With expertise in both theoretical modeling and experimental validation, Pham’s research bridges the gap between theory and practical implementation in automotive engineering.

Publications

  1. Fault Estimation Observers for the Vehicle Suspension with a Varying Chassis Mass, Publication date: 2024.
  2. Design of an LMI-based Polytopic LQR Cruise Controller for an Autonomous Vehicle towards Riding Comfort, Publication date: 2023.
  3. Multi-objective Grid-based Lipschitz NLPV PI Observer for Damper Fault Estimation, Publication date: 2022.
  4. Real-time Damper Force Estimation for Automotive Suspension: A Generalized H2/LPV Approach, Publication date: 2022.
  5. Unified Generalized H2 Nonlinear Parameter Varying Observer: Application to Automotive Suspensions, Publication date: 2022.
  6. Non Linear Parameter Varying Observer based on Descriptor Modeling for Damper Fault Estimation, Publication date: 2022.
  7. Bộ quan sát trạng thái bền vững H∞ cho hệ thống phi tuyến lipschitz với thông số thay đổi: Phương pháp chia lưới, Publication date: 2022.
  8. PLC-based PID control system design for an air levitation system, Publication date: 2022.
  9. LPV observer for leakage detection of the pipeline system, Publication date: 2022.
  10. H in∞ an Observer Automotive for Road Semi-active Profile Suspension Estimation System Using Two Accelerometers, Publication date: 2022.
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