Biography
Dr Maaza, a native of Algeria/North Africa holds an undergraduate degrees in Solid State Physics & Photonics from University of Oran-Algeria & Paris VI-France University under the supervision of Prof. Marie MAY. He holds a PhD in Neutron Optics, from the University of Paris VI-France under the guidance of Prof. Florin ABELES. He has about 17 years of experience in nano-sciences with a focus on nano-photonics applications. Previous interests include investigation of surface-interface phenomena, low dimensional systems and nano-materials using optical based spectroscopies & large facilities such as synchrotrons and neutron research reactors while in France, Austria, Russia & Germany mainly. Dr Maaza has produced numerous formal scientific publications & scientific reports. Dr Maaza has co-initiated the South African National Laser Centre & was instrumental in initiating & implementing the African Laser Centre, a continental scheme supported by the International Commission of Optics (ICO) and the Abdus Salam ICTP. Likewise, Dr. M. Maaza has initiated the South African Nanotechnology Initiative (SANi) as well as the Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET) supported by ICTP & IPPSSweden and for which he is the chairman elect. Currently, he leads the nanosciences laboratories of the Materials Research Group at iThemba LABS- National Research Foundation of South Africa. He is a representative of the Lasers, Atoms & Molecules African network (LAMNETWORK) in South Africa. Dr Maaza is involved in numerous international co-operation programs in nanosciences with an obvious focus on nano-photonics & novel optical materials. Being involved in numerous international & national committees and advisory boards, he is a regular associate of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics-Trieste (ICTP). Moreover, he is currently the Vice-President of the National Council of Scientists & Engineers of France: Section South-Africa. Dr. M. Maaza has and is involved in co-supervision of numerous postgraduate students from the developing countries. His main interests are related to both fundamental investigations & technological applications in the field of neutron optics, X-rays optics & UV-VIS-NIR optics with a particular focus on nano-scaled photonics.
Research Interest
Nano-Sciences & Nano -Technology, - Laser based technologies for nano -materials’ synthesis, - Optics and photonics, - Nano-materials for UV-VIS & IR modulation, - Optical spectroscopy & optical characterization, - Neutron Optics, - X-ray Optics, - Synchrotron radiation based techniques, - Vacuum deposition techniques, - Modeling of surface & interface nano -phenomena
Biography
Zhypargul Abdullaeva is Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Kumamoto University in Japan. She has graduated her PhD degree from the Kumamoto University in Japan. Her research is focused on syntheses of carbon, graphene nanomaterials and their characterizations, and study of their properties, including biomedical, cancer treatment, photocatalytical, optical, applications, etc. Professor Zhypargul Abdullaeva has authored number of scientific publications and has received the Gold, Silver and Bronze diploma Awards in the Chemistry Olympiads. She is also a member of the Japanese Ceramics Society, American Vacuum Society, and Materials Research Society, European Society of Biomaterials.
Research Interest
Synthesis of carbon (graphene) and metall based Nanoparticles by using the solvothermal method. Characterization of structure and morphologies of as-synthesized nanoparticles. Stufdy of their properties and applications.
Biography
Hans Fecht is Chaired Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Ulm, Germany, and Director of the “Institute of Micro and Nano-materials". He received his PhD at the University of Saarbrücken in 1984 and became professor at the University of Augsburg after postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the California Institute of Technology, USA. In 1993 he was appointed Full Professor at the Technical University Berlin and in 1997 at University of Ulm. He directs a group of about 30 academics, students, technicians and visitors. He has published more than 450 scientific papers, coordinated numerous national, European and international research projects and (co)organized a number of international workshops, symposia and conferences. Hans Fecht was awarded with the Leibniz Prize of the German Research Foundation (DFG), "Pioneer of Nanotechnology" (Deutsche Bank), the Innovation Award of the Association of German Engineers (VDI) and is member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. In addition, he is the office director of the EUREKA Cluster Metallurgy Europe.
Research Interest
Prof. Fecht directs a group of about 30 graduate students, PhD students and Post-Docs in the field. He has (co )authored more than 450 technical papers, (co-) organized several international conferences (micromaterials) and workshops (EPS, ESA, nanoDanube). He is a member of several international advisory boards and has a long standing history of managing national and international projects in the field of materials science and nanotechnology