Prof. Shoou-Jinn Chang, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Prof. Shoou-Jinn Chang, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Professor at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

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🎓Educational Background

Dr. Chang holds a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, awarded in August 1989. His major was Solid State Electronics, with minors in Quantum Electronics and Circuit Design. His dissertation was titled “Studies of molecular beam epitaxially grown GexSi1-x/Si strained layer superlattice.” He also earned an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in August 1985 and a B.S. degree from National Cheng Kung University in June 1983.

🏢Professional Experience

Currently, Dr. Chang is a Chair Professor at NCKU (since August 2015) and serves as the Director of the Semiconductor Research Center at NCKU (since August 2008). He has held the position of Honorary Professor at Changchun University of Science and Technology in China since February 2002. Previously, he was a Professor at NCKU (1998-2015) and the Director of the Institute of Microelectronics (2008-2011). Dr. Chang has also been a Visiting Scholar at several prestigious institutions, including RWTH Aachen University in Germany, Waseda University in Japan, and the University of Tokyo.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Chang’s research focuses on Semiconductor Physics, Optoelectronic Devices, and Nanotechnology. His work in these fields has led to numerous publications and significant contributions to the scientific community.

🏆Awards and Honors

Dr. Chang has received several prestigious awards, including the Young Engineer’s Award from the Chinese Engineering Society in 1999, the Marubun Research Foundation Exchange Award in 2000, and the Outstanding Research Award from NSC/MOST, TAIWAN in 2004 and 2014. He was recognized with the Outstanding Professor Award by the Chinese Electrical Engineering Society in 2007 and the Technology Achievement Award from the IEEE Tainan Section in 2012. In addition, he received the Excellent Academic-Industry Collaboration Award from MOST in 2013 and has been honored as a SPIE Fellow (2013), OSA Fellow (2013), and IEEE Fellow (2014).

Publications Top Noted📑 

Synthesis and characterization of an oxygen-controlled CuO/SnO2 sensor for NO2 detection

Authors: Shi, Z.-H., Hsiao, Y.-J., Chang, S.-P., Chang, S.-J.

Journal: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical

Year: 2024

TiO2-based nitrogen dioxide gas sensor with transparent ordered micro-hollow bump structure prepared by 3D heterogeneous integration technology

Authors: Yeh, Y.-M., Chang, S.-J., Fang, S.-Y., Hsueh, T.-J.

Journal: Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing

Year: 2024

Thermal oxidation CuO nanowire gas sensor for ozone detection applications

Authors: Lai, L.-T., Hsueh, H.-T., Chiu, C.-H., Cheng, T.-C., Chang, S.-J.

Journal: Sensors and Actuators Reports

Year: 2024

Improved Production Rates of Hydrogen Generation and Carbon Dioxide Reduction Using Gallium Nitride with Nickel Oxide Nanofilm Capping Layer as Photoelectrodes for Photoelectrochemical Reaction

Authors: Sheu, C.-Y., Tu, S.-S., Chang, S.-J.

Journal: ACS Omega

Year: 2024

A co-planarized common cathode Micro-LED display that is produced using planarization and a copper process

Authors: Chen, Y., Chang, S., Hsueh, T.

Journal: IEEE Electron Device Letters

Year: 2024

Investigation of Microstructure and Photoluminescence of Ce3+/Eu3+ Codoped KZnPO4 Phosphors

Authors: Qi, G.-P., Lai, H.S., Chang, S.-J., Yang, R.-Y.

Journal: Sensors and Materials

Year: 2024

 

Prof. Fatma Taher, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Prof. Fatma Taher, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Professor at Faculty of Science, Egypt

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Summary

  • Prof. Fatma Abd El-Rahman Taher Salama is a distinguished scholar in Applied Physical Chemistry, currently serving as the Director of Al-Azhar Technology Incubator (ATI). She is renowned for her contributions to water desalination, energy storage, and material science. Prof. Fatma has been a pivotal figure in numerous research projects and has received several accolades, including the Egyptian State Encouragement Award for women in water, energy, and environmental sciences.

Education🎓

  • 🎓Ph.D. in Applied Physical Chemistry
    Al-Azhar University (Girls), Faculty of Science, 2010

Professional Experience💼

  • 👩‍🔬Professor of Applied Physical Chemistry
  •           Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Girls)
  • 👩‍🏫Founder and Director
  •           Al-Azhar Technology Incubator (ATI), since 2018
  • 📚 Trainer
  •           Quality Assurance and Training Center, Al-Azhar University, since Jan. 2014

Research Interests🔬

  • 🔬 Material Science
    Researching innovative materials for various applications
  • 💧Water Desalination
    Developing advanced membranes and methods for desalination
  • ⚡Energy Storage and Production
    Exploring efficient ways to store and produce energy

Achievements and Contributions🏅

  • 🏅Awards
    Recipient of the Egyptian State Encouragement Award (2022)
  • 📚 Publications
    Authored two books and over 45 scientific articles
  • 🔍Research Projects
    Principal investigator of more than 15 projects funded by STDF and ASRT, Egypt

Notable Publication 📚

  • Paper Title: Graphene oxide nanoribbons (GONRs) as pH-tolerant electrodes for supercapacitors: Effect of charge carriers and loading
  •           Authors: Vinoth Kumar Nagarajan, Jae-Ho Lee
  •           Journal: Electrochimica Acta
  •           Volume: 384
  •           Pages: 138231
  •           Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Characterization, electrical and optical properties of PVA/MnO2 nanocomposite materials
  •           Authors: S. Vignesh, S. Nithyapriya, S. Narayanan
  •           Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
  •           Volume: 26
  •           Pages: 3007-3012
  •           Year: 2020
  • Paper Title: Green extraction of silymarin from milk thistle seeds and its encapsulation using the spray drying
  •           Authors: Dhanraj Tambe, Prakash Patil
  •           Journal: Journal of King Saud University - Science
  •           Volume: 33
  •           Issue: 1
  •           Pages: 101215
  •           Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Effects of inorganic MnO2 and ZnO nanofillers on the structural investigations and dielectric behaviour of PVA polymeric materials
  •           Authors: R. Shiny Reegan, A. Rayappan
  •           Journal: Polymers for Advanced Technologies
  •           Volume: 32
  •           Issue: 11
  •           Pages: 4470-4478
  •           Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Synthesis and characterization of PES/PSF/PEG by immersion precipitation for Mediterranean seawater desalination by FO membrane
  •           Authors: Sara Sepideh, Wei Lun Ang, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
  •           Journal: Desalination
  •           Volume: 527
  •           Pages: 115272
  •           Year: 2021