Prof. Sohrab Behnia | Genosensor Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Sohrab Behnia, Urmia University of Technology, Iran

Professor Sohrab Behnia is a distinguished physicist at Urmia University of Technology, Iran. With extensive teaching experience from 1995 to 2020, he has instructed courses in quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics, and computational physics across B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. levels. His research spans nonlinear dynamical systems, quantum chaos, Bose-Mesner algebra, and open quantum systems. He has contributed significantly to projects on solvable chaotic maps, cancer cell treatment with ultrasound waves, and national security systems. An expert in MATLAB and finite element analysis, he has held key academic and administrative positions, including Director of the Physics Department. His research has garnered over 2,400 citations, with an h-index of 22 on Google Scholar.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Professor Sohrab Behnia is a highly accomplished physicist with extensive research contributions in quantum chaos, nonlinear dynamics, and computational physics. With an H-index of 22 on Google Scholar and 18 on Scopus, along with over 2,400 citations, his impact on the scientific community is significant. His work spans theoretical and applied physics, including secure communication, image encryption, and medical physics applications. Given his strong publication record, leadership roles, and expertise in advanced physics topics, he is a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education:

Ph.D. in Physics (Specialization in Nonlinear Dynamics & Chaos)
M.Sc. in Physics
B.Sc. in Physics

💼 Work Experience:

🔹 Professor of Physics at Urmia University of Technology
🔹 Director of Physics Department (2014–2020)
🔹 Student Affairs Vice Chancellor (2010–2013)
🔹 Assistant Professor at Urmia University of Technology (2010–2014)
🔹 Associate Professor at IAU, Urmia (2008–2010)
🔹 Assistant Professor at IAU, Urmia (2001–2008)
🔹 Research Vice-Chancellor of IAU (2003–2010)

🏆 Achievements & Research Contributions:

✔ H-index (Google Scholar): 22 with 2,440 citations
✔ H-index (Scopus): 18 with 1,512 citations
✔ Supervised multiple Ph.D. & M.Sc. theses
✔ Expertise in Quantum Chaos, Open Quantum Systems, and Bose-Mesner Algebra
✔ Skilled in Maple & MATLAB programming, Finite Element Method Analysis

🔬 Major Research Projects:

📌 Solvable Chaotic Maps with Random Dynamical Parameters (1998–2001, IPM, Iran)
📌 Cancer Cell Healing Using Concentrated Ultrasound Waves (2001–2004, Sahand University of Technology)
📌 Reconstruction of Phase Space for Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (2004–2006, IAU, Urmia)
📌 Designing a National Security & Confidentiality Protection System (2020–2022, INSF, Iran)

🏅 Awards & Honors:

🏅 Recognized for outstanding research in Nonlinear Dynamics & Chaos
🏅 Multiple high-impact publications in Physics & Quantum Mechanics
🏅 Contributions to national security projects in Iran
🏅 Long-standing teaching excellence (1995–2020) in Physics

Publication Top Notes:

A novel algorithm for image encryption based on mixture of chaotic maps

CITED:560

A fast chaotic encryption scheme based on piecewise nonlinear chaotic maps

CITED:306

A novel scheme for image encryption based on 2D piecewise chaotic maps

CITED:169

Hierarchy of chaotic maps with an invariant measure

CITED:68

Nonlinear transitions of a spherical cavitation bubble

CITED:67

Assist. Prof. Dr. B. Shanmugapriya, Kalaimahal College of Arts and Science, India

Dr. B. Shanmugapriya is a dedicated physicist specializing in nanoscience, materials science, crystal growth, and gas sensors. She earned her Ph.D. in Physics from Annamalai University in 2017, focusing on the structural, morphological, optical, and photocatalytic properties of pure and metal-ion-doped In₂O₃ nanostructures synthesized by the hydrothermal method. Prior to that, she completed her M.Phil. in Physics at Bharathidasan University, where she studied the growth and characterization of pure potassium bromide crystals and their nonlinear optical properties. She also holds an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Physics from the same university.

Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Physics (2012–2017) – Annamalai University
Thesis: Structural, Morphological, Optical, and Photocatalytic Properties of Pure and Metal Ions (Zn²⁺, Ga³⁺, Ti³⁺) Doped In₂O₃ Nanostructures Synthesized by Hydrothermal Method
Advisor: Dr. M. Shanthi

M.Phil. in Physics (2006–2008) – Bharathidasan University
Thesis: Growth and Characterization of Pure Potassium Bromide Crystal at Room Temperature and Study of Their NLO Properties
Advisor: Mr. V. Sureshkumar

M.Sc. in Physics (2004–2006) – Bharathidasan University
Thesis: Growth and Characterization of Pure Ammonium Dihydrogen Orthophosphate at Various Temperatures
Advisor: Mr. V. Sureshkumar

B.Sc. in Physics (2001–2004) – Bharathidasan University

Work Experience 🏫

Demonstrator – B.Sc. & M.Sc. Laboratory Teaching

Research expertise in Nanoscience, Materials Science, Crystal Growth, and Gas Sensors

Skilled in handling advanced instruments such as:

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
UV Spectroscopy
Photoluminescence Spectroscopy (PL)
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TG-DTA)
Spray Pyrolysis and Spin Coating for Thin Film Deposition

Achievements & Recognitions 🏆

Extensive research in nanomaterials and photocatalysis

Conducted training programs on advanced spectroscopic and microscopy techniques

Published several research papers in high-impact journals

Strong expertise in instrumentation and materials characterization

Fluent in Tamil (Native) and English (Fluent in speaking & writing)

Publication Top Notes:

Enhancement of photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye using Ti3+ doped In2O3 nanocubes prepared by hydrothermal method