Dr. Lei Hou | Optical Sensing | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Lei Hou | Optical Sensing | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Lei Hou, Zhejiang Lab, China

Dr. Lei Hou is an Associate Researcher at the Frontier Basic Research Center of Zhejiang Laboratory, specializing in biomedical sensing systems and micro-nano fiber-based tactile technologies. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Brunel University London in 2019, following an MSc in Microelectronic System Design from the University of Southampton and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Sheffield. Dr. Hou has accumulated diverse research experience through his tenure at institutions such as Teesside University, the European Commission Horizon 2020 program, and Zhejiang Laboratory, where he currently leads innovative projects in optoelectronic fusion and intelligent perception microsystems. He has made significant contributions to sensor technologies for cochlear implants and healthcare monitoring systems for elderly care, evidenced by his sole first-author publications in high-impact journals and IEEE conferences. His research excellence is further recognized through multiple patents in micro-nano optical fiber sensing. Dr. Hou’s work exemplifies interdisciplinary innovation, blending electronics, optics, and AI to advance biomedical and tactile sensing technologies.

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Summary of Suitability for Innovative Research Award – Dr. Lei Hou

Dr. Lei Hou is a forward-thinking researcher whose work integrates biomedical engineering, micro-nano sensor systems, and AI-powered healthcare solutions. With an impressive academic trajectory and substantial contributions to sensor-based prosthetic systems, robotic cochlear implants, and micro-nano optoelectronic tactile sensing, Dr. Hou embodies the spirit of innovation and translational research excellence.

🎓 Education

  1. 📍 Brunel University London
     🗓 Jul 2014 – Oct 2019
     🎓 PhD in Biomedical Engineering

  2. 📍 University of Southampton
     🗓 Sep 2011 – Nov 2012
     🎓 MSc in Microelectronic System Design

  3. 📍 The University of Sheffield
     🗓 Sep 2008 – Jun 2011
     🎓 BEng in Electronic Engineering

  4. 📍 Wuhan British Chinese University (WHBC)
     🗓 Jun 2007 – Jun 2008
     📘 Foundation in Engineering

💼 Work Experience

👨‍🔬 Research & Academic Roles

  • 📍 Zhejiang Laboratory, Frontier Basic Research Center
     🗓 Jan 2022 – Present
     💼 Associate Researcher (On-site)

  • 📍 Teesside University, UK
     🗓 Dec 2018 – Jan 2022
     💼 Researcher

🧪 Industry R&D

  • 📍 Communications Consultants Worldwide
     🗓 Dec 2012 – Jun 2014
     💼 R&D Engineer

🏆 Research Projects (Past 5 Years)

  1. 🔬 Optoelectronic Fusion Tactile Sensing & Intelligent Perception Microsystem
     📍 Zhejiang Provincial Dept. of Science & Tech (2021–2023)
     💰 RMB 23 million — ✅ Completed

  2. 🦿 SocketSense (Horizon 2020, EU)
     📍 2019–2021
     💰 RMB 26.86 million — ✅ Completed

  3. 👟 QuickFit (UKRI)
     📍 2018–2021
     💰 RMB 8.3 million — ✅ Completed

  4. 🪑 iChair (UKRI)
     📍 2018–2020
     💰 RMB 2.95 million — ✅ Completed

📚 Representative Publications (Sole First Author 🥇)

  1. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research (2021)
     🧠 A Capacitive Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Sensing System to Discriminate Fold-Over Pattern

  2. Otology & Neurotology (2021)
     🦻 A Novel Capacitive Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Sensing System to Discriminate Failure Patterns

  3. IEEE ICCCS 2021
     🦽 IoT-Based Smart Wheelchair for Elderly Healthcare Monitoring

  4. IEEE BioRob 2018
     🤖 Robotic Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Placement

  5. ICBBT 2018
     🧪 Capacitance Measures During Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Positioning

🧬 Patents

  1. 🇨🇳 CN202310834041.X (Oct 2023)
     🔍 Predicting Size and Position of Micro-Nano Optical Fiber Load (Deep Learning)

  2. 🇨🇳 CN202311736669.2 (Dec 2023)
     📏 Force Position Detection in Micro-Nano Optical Fiber Based on Spectral Change

🏅 Honors & Achievements

  • 🥇 Sole first author in multiple high-impact journals and international conferences

  • 🧠 Inventor of two cutting-edge patents in micro-nano optical sensing

  • 🌍 Active contributor to major EU and UK-funded research programs

  • 🤝 Collaborator across academia and industry in biomedical and sensing technology

Publication Top Notes:

A Capacitive Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Sensing System to Discriminate Fold-Over Pattern

Capacitance Measures During Cochlear Implants Electrode Array Positioning

A Novel Sensing System for Cochlear Implants Electrode Array Placement

 

 

Prof. Dr. Makram Fakhri | Photodetectors Awards | Best Faculty Award

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Prof. Dr. Makram Fakhri | Photodetectors Awards | Best Faculty Award 

Prof. Dr. Makram Fakhri, University of Technology-Iraq, Iraq

Dr. Makram A. Fakhri is a distinguished professor and researcher in the field of Nano Photonic Crystal Lasers with a strong background in Optoelectronic Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Nano Photonic Crystal Laser Engineering from INEE, UniMAP, Malaysia, in 2016, following an M.Sc. in Optoelectronic Engineering (2007) and a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2001) from the University of Technology (UOT), Baghdad, Iraq. Dr. Fakhri has held various academic and administrative positions at the University of Technology, Baghdad, including serving as a Lecturer (1994-2017) and currently as a Professor and Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs (since 2020). His research expertise spans nano-photonics, waveguide structures, optical materials, and alternative energy sources, with a significant impact in materials science and laser applications.

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Suitability of Dr. Makram A. Fakhri for the Best Faculty Award

Dr. Makram A. Fakhri is a highly distinguished academic and researcher in Nano Photonic Crystal Lasers, Optoelectronics, and Materials Science, making him an outstanding candidate for the Best Faculty Award.

🎓 Education & Work Experience

  • Education:

    • 🎓 Ph.D. in Nano Photonic Crystal Laser Engineering – INEE, UniMAP, Malaysia (2016).
    • 🎓 M.Sc. in Optoelectronic Engineering – Laser & Optoelectronic Eng. Dept, UOT, Baghdad (2007).
    • 🎓 B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering – UOT, Baghdad, Iraq (2001).

  • Academic Experience:

    • 🏛️ Lecturer (Ph.D.) – University of Technology (1994-2017) | Full-Time.
    • 👨‍🏫 Professor & Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs – University of Technology (Since 2020).

🔬 Research & Achievements

  • 📊 H-index: Google Scholar (37) | Scopus (35) | Publons (28).
  • 📜 Editorial Board Member – International Journal of Nanoelectronics and Materials (Scopus & WoS Indexed).
  • 🌍 Professional Memberships:
    • IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).
    • Optical Society of America (OSA).
    • Iraqi Engineers Syndicate.
    • Association of Alternative Energy Sources.
    • Association of Laser & Optical Electronics.
    • Association of University Lecturers.

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🥇 Gold Medal – Iraqi Sovereign Festival (2009) 🏅 (Design & fabrication of PLD system powered by solar cells).
  • 🥈 Silver Medal – Iraqi Sovereign Festival (2010, 2011).
  • 🥈 Multiple Silver Medals (2014-2016) – UniMAP Research & Innovation Exhibitions.
  • 🏆 Second Winner – Iraqi Science Day Award (2016) 🏅 (Best research publication in engineering specialties).
  • 📖 4th Highest Publishing Researcher – UOT (2019).
  • 🌍 Top 2% Scientist in the World – Stanford University Rankings (2019-2022).
  • 🏅 University of Technology Medal – (2021).

Publication Top Notes:

High-performance n-V2O5/p-Si heterojunction photodetector prepared by pulsed laser deposition: role of laser fluence

Selective detection of alpha synuclein amyloid fibrils by faradaic and non-faradaic electrochemical impedance spectroscopic approaches

Synthesized aluminum gallium nitride/porous-Si thin films at different compositions by pulsed laser deposition method

Correction to: Substrate selection and characterization in infrared detector design for sorting systems (Journal of Optics, (2024), 10.1007/s12596-024-02413-9)

Effect of different laser wavelengths on the optical properties of GaN/PSi and Al2O3/PSi thin films using the pulse laser deposition method

Ag@WO3 core–shell nanocomposite for wide range photo detection

 

 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Patima Nizamidin | Waveguide Sensor Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Patima Nizamidin | Waveguide Sensor Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Patima Nizamidin, Xinjiang University, China

Patima Nizamidin is a researcher in analytical chemistry specializing in optical waveguide gas sensors, metal-organic framework (MOF) thin films, and the adsorption and transformation of environmental pollutants. She earned her Ph.D. from Xinjiang University, where she has been working in the College of Chemistry since September 2013. Her research focuses on developing advanced gas sensing materials and investigating adsorption kinetics. She has led multiple research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Patima has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing significant advancements in optical gas sensing technologies.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Patima Nizamidin

Patima Nizamidin is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on her strong academic background, extensive research contributions, and impact in analytical chemistry and optical gas sensing.

🎓 Education & Work Experience

  • Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Xinjiang University, China.
  • 👩‍🏫 Work Experience:
    • 2013.09 – Present: Working in the College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, China.

🏆 Achievements & Research Contributions

  • 🔬 Research Interests:

    • Optical waveguide gas sensors.
    • Metal-organic framework (MOF) thin films and gas adsorption mechanisms/kinetics.
    • Adsorption and transformation of environmental pollutants.

  • 📑 Scientific Research Projects:

    • National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Grants:
      • (Grant No. 22464018) (2025/01-2028/12).
      • (Grant No. 22164019) (2022/01-2025/12).
    • 🏅 Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (2021/06-2024/06).
    • 🎓 Youth Foundation of the Education Department of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (2019/09-2021/07).

  • 📚 Notable Publications:

    • Published multiple high-impact journal papers in Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical, Advanced Optical Materials, Optical & Laser Technology, Journal of Chemical Physics, and more.
    • Research focuses on MOF-based optical gas sensors, optical waveguides, and gas adsorption studies.

🏅 Awards & Honors

  • 🔬 Recognized for outstanding research contributions in the field of analytical chemistry and gas sensing technology.
  • 🏆 Recipient of prestigious NSFC grants for cutting-edge research in optical gas sensing.
  • 🎖 Multiple high-impact publications, contributing significantly to the advancement of MOF-based sensors.

Publication Top Notes:

A Nanoporous Covalent Organic Framework Film-Based Optical Waveguide Sensor for H2S Gas Detection

Rapid development of Nb-BIPA-TC-MOF film based optical wave- guides for the ‘turn-on-off’ detection of acidic-basic gases

Fast fabrication, gas sense characteristics and kinetics of cubic Ti-BIPA-TC-MOF film composite optical waveguides

Gas sensing properties of a maghemite-coupled porphyrin thin film–based optical waveguide sensor