Alexandre Esper | Physics | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Alexandre Esper | Physics | Young Scientist Award

PostDoctorat, Laboratoire Leprince Ringuet / Ecole Polytechnique, France

Alexandre Esper, based in Paris, France, is a distinguished physicist with a Ph.D. in Physics. He specializes in instrumentation, sensor optimization, and magnetic field measurement, boasting a strong portfolio of innovative inventions, including devices for magnetic field detection and beam profiling. With extensive experience in research, project management, and international collaborations, Alexandre excels in designing advanced detectors for medical physics and optimizing superconducting magnet systems. Passionate about science communication and mentoring, he bridges technical expertise and practical applications to push boundaries in physics and engineering.

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Education🎓

Ph.D. in Instrumentation and Sensor Physics (2016-2019) – ENSICAEN & UNICAEN, France. Specialized in optimizing GMI magnetometers for low-frequency magnetic field detection. Double Master’s Degree (2015-2016) – UBO, France, & USJ, Lebanon. Focus on sensor physics and instrumentation.  Bachelor & Master’s in General Physics (2011-2015) – Lebanese University, Lebanon. Comprehensive foundation in physics and applied sciences.

Experience💼

Postdoctoral Researcher (2024-Present) – LLR, CNRS, France. Developing ion beam detectors for medical applications. Postdoctoral Researcher (2020-2023) – GANIL, CNRS, France. Magnetic characterization of superconducting magnets and alignment protocols. Researcher (2016-2019) – GREYC, ENSICAEN, France. Noise reduction and stability improvement for GMI sensors. Lecturer – Efrei Paris and UNICAEN. Taught physics, electronics, and engineering courses.

Awards and Honors🏆

Invited Speaker (2023) – Symposium on Amorphous Alloy and Magnetic Sensors, China.Patents – Filed European patents for magnetic sensor architectures and beam detectors. Conference Presenter – Delivered talks at international physics and engineering conferences. Community Engagement – Promoted science among youth and participated in outreach programs.

Research Focus🔬

Magnetic Sensors – Noise reduction, stability, and optimization of GMI-based devices. Detector Development – Creating advanced tools for ion beam profiling and dosimetry. Magnetic Systems – Field mapping and alignment of superconducting multipole triplets.  Medical Physics – Innovation in detectors to improve precision in oncological therapies.

Conclusion

Alexandre Esper’s profile is highly suited for the Young Scientist Award, given his innovative contributions to physics and instrumentation, dedication to science outreach, and a robust record of patents and publications. Addressing areas like leadership and the broader impact of his work would further amplify his candidacy for this prestigious honor.

Publications:

  1. Superconducting Multipole Triplets for the Super Separator Spectrometer
    • Year: 2024
    • Author(s): Muhammad Aburas, Alexandre Esper, Pierre-Emmanuel Bernaudin, Antoine Drouart, Franck Esnault, Adnan Ghribi, Hervé Savajols, Marc-Hervé Stodel

 

  1. Superconducting Multipole Triplet field measurements
    • Year: 2024
    • Author(s): A Esper, M H Stodel, H Savajols, M Authier, M Aburas, F Carville, A Drouart, B Jacquot, A Lefevre, F Esnault

 

  1. Improving sensors’ performances
    • Year: 2023
    • Author(s): Alexandre Esper

 

  1. Superconducting Multipole Triplet field measurements
    • Year: 2023
    • Author(s): Alexandre Esper

 

  1. 3D field maps and alignment of the Superconducting Multipole Triplet (SMT)
    • Year: 2021
    • Author(s): Alexandre Esper

 

  1. Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Temperature-Compensated off-diagonal GMI Magnetometer and its long-term Stability
    • Year: 2020
    • Author(s): Alexandre Esper

 

  1. Expected limit of the temperature offset drift of GMI-based magnetic sensor
    • Year: 2019
    • Author(s): Alexandre Esper

 

  1. Étude et réduction des dérives en température aux basses fréquences des magnétomètres à haute sensibilité à base de Magneto-Impédance Géante (MIG)
    • Year: 2019
    • Author(s): Alexandre Esper

 

  1. Offset Reduction in GMI-Based Device by Using Double-Frequency Bias-Current Modulation
    • Year: 2019
    • Author(s): A. Esper, B. Dufay, S. Saez, C. Dolabdjian

Kholoud saad Almogren | Nuclear physics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.  Kholoud saad Almogren | Nuclear physics | Best Researcher Award 

Dr at Princess Nourah bint AbdulRahman University,  Saudi Arabia

Kholoud Saad Almugren is a prominent Professor of Nuclear and Radiation Physics at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a distinguished career in experimental physics, she has held significant roles in research and administration, including serving as Dean of Scientific Research and as a member of several academic and advisory councils. Almugren has achieved notable recognition in radiation safety and innovation, pioneering Saudi women’s representation in nuclear sciences. Her contributions span patents, international accolades, and active participation in scientific and women’s leadership forums. Almugren’s research and inventions focus on applications in nuclear physics, health, and technology innovation.

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🎓 Education

B.Sc. in Physics: Graduated top of her class from Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. M.Sc. in Experimental Physics (Nuclear Energy & Radiation): Obtained at PNU in collaboration with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics (Experimental Physics, Nuclear & Reactors): Awarded by PNU, collaborating with King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center. Diplomas in English & Leadership: Includes an Oxford Executive Leadership Program and professional certifications in Online Teaching & Radiation Safety.

💼 Professional Experience

Professor: Nuclear & Radiation Physics, PNU (2020-present). Dean of Scientific Research, PNU: (2019-2021) and active council member in research ethics and the College of Science. Advisor & Mentor: Women’s Leadership Center, PNU (2021-present). Visiting Academic: Swansea University’s Renewable Energy Unit (2022-2027) and previous visiting researcher at University of Surrey. President: Joint Consultative Committee for Deans of Scientific Research, Ministry of Education (2020-2022).

🏆 Awards & Honors

Saudi Pioneer in Radiation Safety: First Saudi woman licensed as an expert by K.A. CARE (2018). International Innovation Medals: Gold in Korean International Women Invention Exposition (2014) and Bronze in Moscow Salon “Archimedes” (2018). Patents in Technology & Health Innovation: Patents for the Portable Privacy Curtain and Automated Touchless Hand Sanitizer Dispenser. Leadership Excellence: LEWAS Academic Achievement Award (2022) and Arab Women Excellence Award in Technology & Innovation (2023). Recognitions in Scientific Leadership: Nourah Quality Contest (2020) and keynote speaker for “Women in Nuclear Science” forum in Kuala Lumpur (2021).

🔬 Research Focus

Almugren’s research is dedicated to experimental nuclear physics, particularly in radiation safety, reactor physics, and radiological emergency response. Her work includes developing nuclear applications for health, enhancing safety standards, and promoting energy innovation. She actively contributes to patents and publications on nuclear physics applications, and her academic contributions include books on fundamental physics and translations for advanced scientific resources. Almugren is a member of international energy and nuclear safety associations, where she collaborates on advancing knowledge and policy in nuclear technology and its societal impact.

📝 Conclusion

Dr. Kholoud Saad Almugren’s outstanding academic achievements, leadership roles, innovative contributions, and commitment to empowering women in science make her an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her proven track record in nuclear physics and her recognition on international platforms underline her significant impact in the field. By addressing some areas for improvement, she can further enhance her influence and continue to inspire future generations of scientists.

Publications Top Notes

  1. Antibacterial, antioxidant and physicochemical investigations of tin dioxide nanoparticles synthesized via microemulsion method
    Cited by: 44
    Year: 2021
    Source: Materials Research Express 8 (3), 035013

 

  1. Labyrinth double split open loop resonator based bandpass filter design for S, C and X-band application
    Cited by: 43
    Year: 2018
    Source: Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 51 (26), 265102

 

  1. Elevated concentrations of metal (loids) in seaweed and the concomitant exposure to humans
    Cited by: 42
    Year: 2021
    Source: Foods 10 (2), 381

 

  1. Successive Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue by ZnO, CuO and ZnO/CuO Synthesized from Coriandrum sativum Plant Extract via Green Synthesis
    Cited by: 41
    Year: 2023
    Source: Crystals 13 (2), 281

 

  1. Design of miniaturized double-negative material for specific absorption rate reduction in human head
    Cited by: 41
    Year: 2014
    Source: PloS one 9 (10), e109947

 

  1. Enhancement of mechanical and corrosion resistance properties of electrodeposited Ni–P–TiC composite coatings
    Cited by: 40
    Year: 2021
    Source: Scientific reports 11 (1), 5327

 

  1. Reduction of 5G cellular network radiation in wireless mobile phone using an asymmetric square shaped passive metamaterial design
    Cited by: 40
    Year: 2021
    Source: Scientific Reports 11 (1), 2619

 

  1. Compact left-handed meta-atom for S-, C-and Ku-band application
    Cited by: 40
    Year: 2017
    Source: Applied Sciences 7 (10), 1071

 

  1. Comparative assessment of natural radionuclide content of cement brands used within Nigeria and some countries in the world
    Cited by: 40
    Year: 2014
    Source: Journal of Geochemical Exploration 142, 21-28

 

  1. Analysis of materials effects on radio frequency electromagnetic fields in human head
    Cited by: 40
    Year: 2012
    Source: Progress In Electromagnetics Research 128, 121-136

 

Alessia Annibale | Statistical Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Alessia Annibale | Statistical Physics | Best Researcher Award

Dr, King’s College London, United Kingdom

👩‍🔬Dr. Annibale, a Senior Lecturer at King’s College London, emerged from the esteemed group of Nobel laureate Giorgio Parisi at Sapienza University in Rome. Renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to spin-glasses, complex networks, and nonequilibrium statistical physics, she excels in both theoretical frameworks and practical algorithms. Her recent book, co-authored for Oxford University Press, delves into the intricacies of complex networks theory. With expertise in statistical mechanics, she investigates how network structures impact diverse processes like information processing and epidemic spreading. Dr. Annibale pioneers statistical physics methods in understanding the resilience of parallel information processing in machine learning. Exploring biological information processing systems, she utilizes spin-glasses and neural networks theory to decipher cellular thinking and gene-regulatory networks. Her work, published in esteemed journals and recognized in editor’s selections nine times, recently earned her a provisional selection for the Best Researcher Award at the International Young Scientist Awards. Her groundbreaking research on dynamically selected steady states in non-reciprocal networks expands the understanding of disordered systems, bridging equilibrium spin-glasses and dynamical systems theory.🌟

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Main Research Themes and Expertise 🧠🔬

  1. Equilibrium Analysis of Complex Systems
    • Investigates processes on networks such as spin models, Kuramoto oscillators, and epidemic spreading.
    • Explores disordered systems including Neural Networks and Spin-glasses, employing supersymmetric approaches.
  2. Non-equilibrium Analysis of Complex Systems
    • Develops methods like Dynamical cavity and Generating functional analysis.
    • Applies Markov models to stochastic trajectories, studying aggregation, fragmentation, and exchange processes.
    • Examines glassy dynamics, coarsening processes, and fluctuation-dissipation violations.
  3. Networks and Graphs
    • Utilizes null models for network characterization and studies network dynamics.
    • Investigates sampling and inference techniques in network analysis.

Education 📚

PhD in Applied Mathematics, King’s College London (UK), 2004-2007 Thesis on fluctuation-dissipation relations and heterogeneities in coarsening systems. MSci in Theoretical Physics, University of Rome (Italy), 1998-2003 Explored the complexity in the Sherrington-Kirkpatrick model using supersymmetric calculations.

Academic Employment 💼

Senior Lecturer at King’s College London, with extensive teaching and supervisory roles. Directed and coordinated various academic programs and doctoral training initiatives.

Key Duties

  1. Leadership roles in academic programs and doctoral training initiatives.
  2. Extensive teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  3. Involvement in research projects and committees.

Publications Top Notes 📝

  1. Title: Immune networks: multitasking capabilities near saturation
    • Authors: E Agliari, A Annibale, A Barra, ACC Coolen, D Tantari
    • Journal: Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume: 46
    • Issue: 41
    • Pages: 415003
    • Citations: 76

 

  1. Title: Constrained Markovian dynamics of random graphs
    • Authors: ACC Coolen, A De Martino, A Annibale
    • Journal: Journal of Statistical Physics
    • Year: 2009
    • Volume: 136
    • Pages: 1035-1067
    • Citations: 65

 

  1. Title: Tailored graph ensembles as proxies or null models for real networks I: tools for quantifying structure
    • Authors: A Annibale, ACC Coolen, LP Fernandes, F Fraternali, J Kleinjung
    • Journal: Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical
    • Year: 2009
    • Volume: 42
    • Issue: 48
    • Pages: 485001
    • Citations: 61

 

  1. Title: Extensive parallel processing on scale-free networks
    • Authors: P Sollich, D Tantari, A Annibale, A Barra
    • Journal: Physical review letters
    • Year: 2014
    • Volume: 113
    • Issue: 23
    • Pages: 238106
    • Citations: 60

 

  1. Title: Immune networks: multi-tasking capabilities at medium load
    • Authors: E Agliari, A Annibale, A Barra, ACC Coolen, D Tantari
    • Journal: Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical
    • Year: 2013
    • Volume: 46
    • Issue: 33
    • Pages: 335101
    • Citations: 38

 

  1. Title: Spin, bond and global fluctuation–dissipation relations in the non-equilibrium spherical ferromagnet
    • Authors: A Annibale, P Sollich
    • Journal: Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and General
    • Year: 2006
    • Volume: 39
    • Issue: 12
    • Pages: 2853
    • Citations: 36

 

  1. Title: Protein networks reveal detection bias and species consistency when analysed by information-theoretic methods
    • Authors: LP Fernandes, A Annibale, J Kleinjung, ACC Coolen, F Fraternali
    • Journal: PloS one
    • Year: 2010
    • Volume: 5
    • Issue: 8
    • Pages: e12083
    • Citations: 30