Yasemin Demirhan | Physics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Yasemin Demirhan | Physics | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Yasemin Demirhan is a materials science and physics researcher specializing in metamaterials, terahertz technologies, superconducting devices, and nanofabrication. Her research focuses on designing and fabricating advanced thin films, plasmonic structures, and quantum-scale sensors for applications in photonics and optoelectronics. She has contributed extensively to multidisciplinary projects involving terahertz wave manipulation, metamaterial filters, and photovoltaic materials, demonstrating strong expertise in micro/nano fabrication and cleanroom techniques. With numerous peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, her work integrates experimental and simulation-based approaches, delivering impactful innovations in advanced materials, energy-efficient devices, and next-generation sensing technologies.

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Lei Shi | Cosmology | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Lei Shi | Cosmology | Young Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Universite Le Havre Normandie | France

Mr. Lei Shi is an accomplished theoretical chemist whose work centers on quantum dynamics, molecular simulations, and the development of advanced computational frameworks for understanding fundamental processes in molecular physics. His research spans high-dimensional quantum simulations, atom surface scattering, hydrogen-bond dynamics in water clusters, and electron cation interactions relevant to cold plasma environments. He has contributed significantly to pushing the limits of realistic quantum simulations, notably achieving a landmark full-dimensional quantum dynamics study using an ab initio neural-network potential energy surface, enabling direct comparison with cutting-edge experimental data. His work integrates time-dependent quantum mechanical methods, machine-learning potential energy surfaces, and tensor decomposition techniques to explore complex dynamical behavior with exceptional accuracy. He has collaborated widely with leading groups in quantum dynamics, contributing to the refinement of potential energy surfaces, the implementation of multilayer multiconfiguration approaches, and the interpretation of spectroscopic signatures in molecular clusters. His publications highlight advances in canonical polyadic finite-basis representation, quantum and classical scattering dynamics, and quantum mechanical transport properties, earning recognition such as editor selections and journal cover features. His professional experience includes conducting and guiding computational research, mentoring doctoral researchers, and contributing to the molecular simulation community through active collaboration networks. Through his combined expertise in quantum theory, numerical modeling, and interdisciplinary scientific exchange, he has established himself as a rising scientist contributing impactful insights into molecular motion, energy transfer, and the quantum nature of matter.

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Shi, L., Schröder, M., Meyer, H.-D., Pelåez, D., Wodtke, A. M., Golibrzuch, K., Schönemann, A.-M., Kandratsenka, A., & Gatti, F. (2025). Full quantum dynamics study for H atom scattering from graphene. The Journal of Physical Chemistry A.

Bindech, O., Gatti, F., Mandal, S., Marquardt, R., Shi, L., & Tremblay, J. C. (2024). The mean square displacement of a ballistic quantum particle. Molecular Physics.

Shi, L., Schröder, M., Meyer, H.-D., PelĂĄez, D., Wodtke, A. M., Golibrzuch, K., Schönemann, A.-M., Kandratsenka, A., & Gatti, F. (2024). Erratum: “Quantum and classical molecular dynamics for H atom scattering from graphene” [J. Chem. Phys. 159, 194102 (2023)]. The Journal of Chemical Physics.

Shi, L., Schröder, M., Meyer, H.-D., Pelåez, D., Wodtke, A. M., Golibrzuch, K., Schönemann, A.-M., Kandratsenka, A., & Gatti, F. (2023). Quantum and classical molecular dynamics for H atom scattering from graphene. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 159, 194102.

Nadoveza, N., Panadés-Barrueta, R. L., Shi, L., Gatti, F., & Pelåez, D. (2023). Analytical high-dimensional operators in canonical polyadic finite basis representation (CP-FBR). The Journal of Chemical Physics, 158, (publication date: 2023-03-21).

Congmian Zhen | Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Congmian Zhen | Physics | Best Researcher Award

College of Physics Hebei Normal University | China

Prof. Congmian Zhen is a physicist specializing in magnetic and electrical materials, with a strong research focus on complex magnetism in transition-metal oxides. Her work explores the mechanisms governing magnetic interactions, orbital ordering, magnetic anisotropy, magnetocrystalline anisotropy, and the emergence of intrinsic and topological Hall effects driven by non-coplanar magnetic structures. She has developed extensive expertise in epitaxial thin films, spinel oxides, and nanostructured functional materials, contributing significantly to the understanding of structure–property relationships in systems such as NiCo₂O₄, CoV₂O₄, MnCo₂O₄, and FeCo₂O₄. Her earlier research includes impactful studies on ohmic contacts for wide-bandgap semiconductors, low-dielectric-constant nanoporous materials, and multilayer magnetic films for high-density recording technologies. Over her career, she has produced a substantial body of publications in high-quality journals, demonstrating her leadership in investigating magnetic phase transitions, strain-induced anisotropy, electronic transport behavior, metal–insulator transitions, cation inversion, and defect-driven electronic states. Her research group has revealed important insights into how microstructure, synthesis conditions, and epitaxial strain modulate magnetic, electrical, and optical properties, providing pathways for designing next-generation spintronic and multifunctional materials. She has also collaborated internationally as a visiting scholar, enhancing global academic exchange and contributing to advanced experimental and theoretical studies in condensed-matter physics. Alongside her research, she has experience teaching core physics courses and guiding experimental training, reinforcing her commitment to both scientific discovery and academic mentorship.

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Zhen, C., Zhang, X., Wei, W., Guo, W., Pant, A., Xu, X., Shen, J., Ma, L., & Hou, D. (2018). Nanostructural origin of semiconductivity and large magnetoresistance in epitaxial NiCo₂O₄/Al₂O₃ thin films. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 51(14), 145308.

Zhen, C., Zhang, X., Wei, W., Guo, W., Pant, A., Xu, X., Shen, J., Ma, L., & Hou, D. (2017). Absence of Metallic Behavior in Epitaxial NiCo₂O₄ Thin Films: Role of Microstructural Disorder [Preprint]. arXiv.

Zhen, C., Liu, L., Lu, J., Feng, J., Hou, D., & others. (2025). Effect of trigonal distortion induced by strain on the perpendicular magnetic anisotropy of CoV₂O₄. Applied Physics Letters, 127(7), 072401.

Li, X., Zhen, C., Liu, X., 
 & Hou, D. (2025). Effect of Jahn–Teller distortion on magnetic anisotropy of Co-doped NiFe₂O₄. Journal, Volume(Issue), pages.

Zhao, M., Guo, W., Wu, X., Ma, L., Song, P., Li, G., Zhen, C., Zhao, D., & Hou, D. (2023). Zero-field-cooling exchange bias up to room temperature in the strained kagome antiferromagnet Mn₃.₁Sn₀.₉. Materials Horizons, 10, 4597–4608.

Shagun Kaushal | Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Shagun Kaushal | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Vellore Institute of Technology | India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Shagun Kaushal is an Assistant Professor of Physics at the School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, with expertise in theoretical high energy physics. His academic journey spans advanced training and research in quantum field theory, general relativity, cosmology, and black hole physics. His research focuses on quantum entanglement and correlations in curved spacetimes, particularly analyzing the dynamics of Unruh-DeWitt detectors in cosmological and black hole scenarios, along with the effects of gravitational waves, background geometry, and quantum fluctuations on information processes. He has contributed significantly to the study of decoherence mechanisms in the early universe, exploring the interaction between matter fluctuations during inflation, gravitational potentials, and cosmological perturbations. His work also includes probing finite-temperature conformal field theories through thermal correlators and studying gravitational lensing, black hole shadows, and extensions of general relativity, including Brans-Dicke theory. Dr. Kaushal has published extensively in leading international journals such as Physics Letters B, Physical Review D, European Physical Journal C, Communications in Theoretical Physics, and Annals of Physics, including notable single-authored contributions. He has 33 citations by 28 documents and 8 documents. His research has attracted recognition within the global high-energy physics community. He has delivered invited talks and presentations at prestigious conferences and institutions worldwide, including workshops, international schools, and research forums. His technical proficiency spans multiple programming languages and scientific computing tools, which he applies to analytical and numerical studies in high energy physics. Alongside his research, he has been actively engaged in teaching, mentoring, and outreach activities, contributing to both academic development and community initiatives. His scholarly achievements, collaborative projects, and international exposure reflect his dedication to advancing the understanding of the fundamental connections between quantum theory and gravity.

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Kaushal, S., & Bhattacharya, S. (2025). Entanglement generation between Unruh-DeWitt detectors in the de Sitter spacetime – Analysis with complex scalar fields. Annals of Physics.

Ali, M. S., Kaushal, S., & Liu, Y.-X. (2025). Strong gravitational lensing of a five-dimensional charged, equally rotating black hole with a cosmological constant. Communications in Theoretical Physics.

Kaushal, S. (2025). Fermionic entanglement in the presence of background electric and magnetic fields. European Physical Journal C.

Kaushal, S., & Singh, S. (2024). Backreaction inclusive Schwinger effect. arXiv.

Bhattacharya, S., & Kaushal, S. (2024). Entanglement generation between two comoving Unruh-DeWitt detectors in the cosmological de Sitter spacetime. arXiv.