Assist. Prof. Dr. HudaF Khalil | Nanomaterials Awards | Excellence in Research

Huda F. Khalil is a researcher in the Electronic Materials Department, specializing in the field of physics. She earned her PhD in Physics from Tanat University in 2021 and her MSc in Physics from Alexandria University in 2013. With a background in Special Physics from Alexandria University (2007), Huda has significantly contributed to materials science, particularly in nanomaterials and their applications. Her research interests include superconductivity, thermoelectric properties, and nanotechnology. She has been recognized for her work with various awards and certifications, including the Generation Program Scholarship and multiple certifications in workshops and training programs. Huda is also an active member of the Egyptian Society for Basic Sciences and the Materials Science Society. Her notable publications span a range of topics from optical properties of materials to advanced sensor applications in viral diagnosis.

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Summary of Suitability for the “Excellence in Research” Award

Huda F. Khalil is an exceptionally qualified candidate for the “Excellence in Research” award due to her extensive contributions to the field of electronic materials and her impressive academic and professional background.

🎓Education:

Huda F. Khalil earned her PhD in Physics from Tanat University in 2021, where she conducted research within the Faculty of Science’s Physics Department. Prior to this, she completed her MSc in Physics at Alexandria University in 2013, also in the Faculty of Science’s Physics Department. Her academic journey began with a BSc in Special Physics, which she obtained from Alexandria University in 2007.

🏢Work Experience:

Huda F. Khalil currently works as a researcher in the Electronic Materials Department, where she focuses on advanced materials and their applications. She has previously served as a research assistant at the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, part of Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. Additionally, Huda has worked as an instructor at SRTA-CITY, where she has led various training programs, including those on Nanoscience Materials and Their Applications.

🏆Awards and Recognitions:

Huda F. Khalil has been recognized with several prestigious awards and honors throughout her career. She received the Generation Program Scholarship (SNG) and a Research Assistantship grant of 100,000 EGP from the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology. In 2022, she was honored with the Best Idea award at the Arab Youth Forum and also received an award from the Idea’s Competition at SRTA-CITY. Additionally, Huda was recognized with a Certification of Excellence in Reviewing by the Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International in 2020. She has also been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for her contributions as an instructor at SRTA-CITY and has attended numerous workshops and seminars related to entrepreneurship, nanoscience, and materials science.

Publication Top Notes:

“Phase Change and Optical Band Gap Behavior of Se0.8S0.2 Chalcogenide Glass Films”

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“Preparation and Characterization of ZnS Nanocrystalline Thin Films by Low Cost Dip Technique”

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“Epitaxial Growth and Optical Properties of Laser Deposited CdS Thin Films”

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“Role of Cr3+ and In3+ Ions Substitution on Magnetic and Dielectric Properties for Developing Soft Magnetic M-Type Sr Nanohexaferrite”

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“Structural, Morphological, and γ-ray Attenuation Properties of M-Type Hexaferrite BaFe12O19 Doped with V2O5, Ce2O3, and Bi2O3 for Radiation Shielding Applications”

Cited by: 4

Prof. Dr. Monica Baia , Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai Cluj Napoca , Romania

Dr. Monica Baia is a distinguished physicist and professor at Babes-Bolyai University, Faculty of Physics, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Born in Cluj-Napoca, she has a rich educational background, including a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences from Julius Maximilians University in Würzburg, Germany. Dr. Baia has a significant professional trajectory, currently serving as a Professor and Senior Researcher at Babes-Bolyai University, where she has been a faculty member since 2003. She has held various administrative roles, including Interim Dean and Vice-Dean, and is a member of the Doctoral School Council. Her research focuses on vibrational investigations of pharmaceuticals, photocatalysts, and nanomaterials for environmental and biomedical applications. Dr. Baia is a prolific scholar with numerous publications, patents, and awards, and she has managed several national and international research projects. Additionally, she is actively involved in teaching at undergraduate, master, and doctoral levels, and is a member of various editorial boards and scientific committees.

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Education:

Dr. Monica Baia holds a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) from Julius Maximilians University, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Würzburg, Germany, earned between October 1999 and February 2003. She further enhanced her expertise as a Post-Doctoral Senior Researcher at Friedrich-Schiller University, Institute of Physical Chemistry, Jena, Germany, from October 2005 to June 2006. Dr. Baia also completed two master’s degrees at Babes-Bolyai University, Faculty of Physics, Cluj-Napoca, Romania: one in Atomic Physics (October 1998 – June 1999) and another in Biophysics and Medical Physics (October 1997 – June 1998). Her foundational education culminated in a Degree in Physics from the same institution, attained between October 1993 and June 1997.

Work Experience:

Dr. Monica Baia has an extensive professional background, primarily based at Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. She currently serves as a Professor at the Faculty of Physics since February 2023, engaging in both educational and research activities. Prior to this, she was an Associate Professor at the same institution from March 2008 to February 2023. Dr. Baia also holds the position of Senior Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Research Institute in Bio-Nano-Sciences since August 2014, focusing on advanced research. Her academic journey at Babes-Bolyai University began as a Lecturer from October 2003 to February 2008.

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Ultrasensitive Electroanalytical Detection of Pb2+ and H2O2 Using Bi and Fe—Based Nanoparticles Embedded into Porous Carbon Xerogel—The Influence of Nanocomposite Pyrolysis Temperatures

Authors: Rusu, M.M., Fort, C.I., Vulpoi, A., Cotet, L.C., Baia, L.
Published Year: 2023
Journal: Gels, 9(11), 868
Citations: 1

Tungsten Oxide Morphology-Dependent Au/TiO2/WO3 Heterostructures with Applications in Heterogenous Photocatalysis and Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy

Authors: Székely, I., Kovács, Z., Rusu, M., Baia, M., Pap, Z.
Published Year: 2023
Journal: Catalysts, 13(6), 1015
Citations: 3

Anionic Polysaccharide Cryogels: Interaction and In Vitro Behavior of Alginate–Gum Arabic Composites

Authors: Feraru, A., Tóth, Z.-R., Mureșan-Pop, M., Magyari, K., Baia, L.
Published Year: 2023
Journal: Polymers, 15(8), 1844
Citations: 5

Structural and Flame Retardancy Properties of GO-DOPO-HAK Composite

Authors: Mihis, A.G., Cotet, L.C., Cadar, C., Danciu, V., Baia, L.
Published Year: 2023
Journal: Journal of Materials Science, 58(16), pp. 7025–7047

Insights into the Stability of Graphene Oxide Aqueous Dispersions

Authors: Costinas, C., Salagean, C.A., Cotet, L.C., Magyari, K., Baia, L.
Published Year: 2022
Journal: Nanomaterials, 12(24), 4489
Citations: 5