Ms. Wafaa Mhaira | Synthesis Application | Best Researcher Award
University Cadi Ayyad, Faculté des Sciences Semlalia Marrakech, Morocco
Wafaa Mhaira, is a Moroccan national residing in Marrakech. She is currently unmarried and pursuing a PhD in Chemistry at Cadi Ayyad University, specializing in materials chemistry and process optimization.
Professional Profile
Education
Wafaa is currently a 4th-year PhD student in Chemistry at Cadi Ayyad University (2021–present), focusing on materials chemistry and process optimization. She holds a Master’s degree in Inorganic Materials Chemistry (2020–2021), graduating at the top of her class. Wafaa completed her Bachelor’s in Chemistry in 2020 and a Scientific Baccalaureate in Physical Sciences in 2017, both from the Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Marrakech.
Experience
Wafaa has gained valuable experience through various scientific internships, including roles in Thermal Analysis, SEM, and FTIR at the Analysis and Characterization Center (CAC) between 2021 and 2023. She also teaches practical sessions on solid-state chemistry, sintering, and chemical kinetics at her university.
Awards & Honors
Wafaa has earned several accolades for her academic and research achievements, including the Best Oral Presentation Award at the Eighth International Symposium on Dielectric Materials and Applications (2024). She also won second prize at the 3rd International School on Advanced Materials (InSAM’3, 2023).
Research Focus
Wafaa’s research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of semiconductor oxide materials for photocatalytic applications, particularly in the degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants like sulfamethoxazole. She investigates the structural, electrical, optical, and microstructural properties of doped BiMeVOx compounds for enhanced photocatalysis.
Conclusion
Wafaa Mhaira’s dedication to advancing material science, along with her innovative contributions to the study of photocatalytic materials, makes her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her academic excellence, technical expertise, and recognition at international forums reflect her exceptional potential for future contributions to the field. With further interdisciplinary collaborations and broader applications of her research, Mhaira is poised to make significant strides in materials chemistry and related industries.
Publications Top Noted
- Structure, thermal stability and microstructural properties of Bi4V2-x(Cu-Li)xO11-7x/4 solid solution (0.1 ≤ x ≤ 0.3)
Materialia | 2025-03 | DOI: 10.1016/j.mtla.2024.102333
- Investigation of the structural and microstructural properties of copper and tantalum substituted BiMeVOx compounds with enhanced oxygen ion conductivity: Bi4V2-xCux/2Tax/2O11-3x/4 (0.1 ≤ x ≤ 0.5)
Ceramics International | 2024-11 | DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.08.111
- Structural study and photocatalytic activity of BiMeVOx materials Bi4V2-xCux/2Tax/2O11-3x/4
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry | 2024-08 | DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.115629
- Structural and Optical Properties of Bi4Six/2Gex/2V2-xO11-x/2 Compounds: Effect of Double Substitution and Phase Transitions
Silicon | 2024-07 | DOI: 10.1007/s12633-024-03035-3
- Electrical conductivity characterization of Bi4V2O11 doped with sulfur prepared by hydrothermal process
Journal of the European Ceramic Society | 2024-03 | DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2023.11.003
- Influence of Si4+ and Ga3+ Doped in the BiSiGaVOx System on the Structure and Ionic Conductivity
Silicon | 2024-02 | DOI: 10.1007/s12633-023-02759-y
