Prof. Dr. Plamen Petkov | Nanoelectronics Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Plamen Petkov , UCTM , Bulgaria

Plamen Petkov, a Bulgarian national born on January 8, 1959, is a distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy in Sofia, Bulgaria. With a career spanning from 1985 to the present, he currently serves as the Head of the Thin Films Technology Laboratory and the Physics Department. Petkov holds a Dipl. Eng. (MSc in Semiconductors) from UCTM Sofia and a PhD in Solid State Physics. His extensive experience includes research stints at RWTH Aachen and the University of Odense, specializing in Thin Film Technology. A prolific author, Petkov has published six books and over 165 papers. He is a member of several scientific societies and has coordinated numerous research projects and academic programs. Additionally, he is the Editor in Chief of the journal “Advance in Natural Science: Theory and Applications.” His scientific interests focus on chalcogenide thin films, nanostructured materials, and energy and optical storage.

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📚Education:

Plamen Petkov holds an MSc in Semiconductors from the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy in Sofia, Bulgaria (1976-1981). He further specialized in Thin Film Technology at the Physics Department of RWTH Aachen in Germany (1993-1995) and earned a PhD in Solid State Physics from the same university in 1995. Additionally, he undertook specialization in Thin Film Technology at the University of Odense in Denmark (1998-1999) and Thin Films at the University of Aachen in Germany (2001-2002)

🏢🔬Work Experience:

Plamen Petkov has been an integral part of the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy in Sofia, Bulgaria since 1985. Initially starting as a Researcher and Professor in Physics, his expertise in the field has been instrumental in shaping the academic landscape. Since 2000, he has taken on the role of Head of Laboratory at the Thin Films Technology Lab, where his leadership has propelled research endeavors forward. Additionally, since 2009, he has assumed the responsibility of leading the Physics Department, overseeing its academic and administrative facets. In these roles, Plamen has been pivotal in supervising research initiatives, contributing to the faculty board and academic council, and spearheading numerous national and international research projects. His commitment to academic excellence is further demonstrated through his supervision of Ph.D. and M.S. theses, ensuring the growth and development of future scientists in the field.

Publication Top Notes:

Title: An interpretation of optical properties of oxides and oxide glasses in terms of the electronic ion polarizability and average single bond strength
- Published Year: 2010
- Journal: J. Univ. Chem. Technol. Metall
- Cited By: 523
Title: Measurement of the cross section and angular correlations for associated production of a Z boson with b hadrons in pp collisions at √s = 7 TeV
- Published Year: 2013
- Journal: Journal of High Energy Physics
- Cited By: 214*
Title: Electrode-limited currents in the thin-film MGeSeM system
- Published Year: 1989
- Journal: Materials Chemistry and Physics
- Cited By: 198
Title: Measurement of the associated production of a single top quark and a Z boson in pp collisions at √s= 13 TeV
- Published Year: 2018
- Journal: Physics Letters B
- Cited By: 132
Title: Suppression of γ and Z production in PbPb collisions at √s= 2.76 TeV
- Published Year: 2017
- Journal: Physics Letters B
- Cited By: 123

Prof. Cuicui Lu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Cuicui Lu is a distinguished researcher and educator in the field of nanophotonics, with a focus on topological photonics and nanoelectronics. She is currently serving as a Full Professor at the Beijing Institute of Technology, where she holds the prestigious position of Young Chang Jiang Scholar and Teli Young Fellow. With a Ph.D. from Peking University and extensive experience as an Assistant Professor at the Qian Xuesen Laboratory of Space Technology, China Academy of Space Technology, Cuicui Lu has made significant contributions to the development of integrated photonic platforms and topological photonic devices. Her research interests span a wide range of topics including photonic crystals, metamaterials, and integrated devices, with a particular emphasis on algorithm-based nanophotonic systems. Cuicui Lu’s work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the Optoelectronics Global Conference (OGC) Young Scientist Award and the Ministry of Education Young Chang Jiang Scholar award. She is also an active member of several editorial boards and professional committees, contributing to the advancement of nanophotonics through her leadership and expertise.

👩‍🎓 Education and Academic Journey:

Prof. Cuicui Lu, born on December 26th, 1986, in Jinan, Shandong Province, China, embarked on her academic journey at Shandong Normal University, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Electronics. She then pursued her passion for research at Peking University, earning her Ph.D. under the guidance of Prof. Xiaoyong Hu.

🔬 Research Focus:

Her research interests lie at the intersection of nanophotonics and topological photonics, with a focus on designing and modulating micro/nanoscale photonic devices. Prof. Lu’s work delves into areas such as topological photonic devices, photonic crystals, metamaterials, and nanophotonic integrated devices.

🏅 Professional Achievements:

Prof. Lu’s groundbreaking contributions have earned her prestigious recognition, including the Ministry of Education Young Chang Jiang Scholar award and the Optoelectronics Global Conference (OGC) Young Scientist Award. She has also been recognized as an emerging leader by the “Journal of Optics” and has received the PIERS Young Scientist Award.