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Sodky Hamed Mohamed Abo Laila

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Address: Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, 82524 Sohag, Egypt

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Special Informations: Sodky Hamed Mohamed Abo Laila
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Full Name Sodky Hamed Mohamed Abo Laila
Email s.h.mohamed@science.sohag.edu.eg
Gender Male
birth date 1973-01-31
Faculty Faculty of science
Degree Professor
Address Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, 82524 Sohag, Egypt
Current Position Professor
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General Specialization Physics
Specialization Materials science
Title of Master Thesis in Arabic Some of Physical Properties of Chalcogenide Ge-Sb-Se Alloy System
Title of Master's Thesis in English Some of Physical Properties of Chalcogenide Ge-Sb-Se Alloy System
Title of PhD thesis in Arabic Structural, Mechanical and Optical Properties of Some Transition Metal Oxides and Oxynitrides Thin Films
Title of PhD thesis in English Structural, Mechanical and Optical Properties of Some Transition Metal Oxides and Oxynitrides Thin Films
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A brief about me

About the researcher

o   Name:     Sodky Hamed Mohamed Abo Laila

o   Job:         Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, 82524 Sohag, Egypt

o   Birth date:                       31/01/1973

o   Nationality:         Egyptian

o   Languages:          Arabic, English and few German

o   Current address: Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, 82524 Sohag, Egypt

o   E-mail:    abo_95@yahoo.com

o   Marital status:     Married

o   Mobile: 002-01121391790

Academic qualifications

o   Ph. D. in Experimental Solid State Physics "Structural, Mechanical and Optical Properties of Some Transition Metal Oxides and Oxynitrides Thin Films" (December, 2003), Physics Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Sohag, Egypt.

o   M. Sc. in Experimental Solid State Physics, “Some of Physical Properties of Chalcogenide Ge-Sb-Se Alloy System” (January, 2000), Physics Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Sohag, Egypt.

o   B. Sc. in Physics, Very good with honors degree (May, 1995), Physics Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Sohag, Egypt.

Main Research Interests

*      Fabrication and development of new metal oxide nanowires

*      Fabrication and development of new optical functional coatings of oxides and oxynitrides

*      Fabrication and development of low secondary electron emission coatings

o   Characterization and optimization of the deposited films of these new materials

o   Studying of the physical properties of these new materials

Employment record

o   Professor: Full time (1 September, 2022 – until now) Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.

o   Professor: Full time (24 September, 2019- 30 August) Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Madinah, 42351 Medinah, Saudi Arabia

o   Professor: Full time (24 February, 2014 – 23 September, 2019) Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.

o   Associate professor: Full time (23 February, 2009 – 23 February, 2014) Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.

ý  Assistant/Associate professor: Full time (September, 2007 – June, 2013) Physics Department, College of Science, Qassim University, Buryadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

o   Lecturer: Full time (16 February, 2004 22 February, 2009) Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.

o   Assistant lecturer: Full time (January, 2000 January, 2004) Physics Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Sohag, Egypt.

o   Demonstrator: Full time (December, 1996 – January, 2000) Physics Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Sohag, Egypt.

 

Editorial Board

Editor at:

-       SCIREA Journal of Physics (March 2017-until now)

-       International Journal of New Horizons in Physics (January, 2014- until now)

-       World Journal of Nano Science and Engineering (January, 2011- October, 2014)

-       Journal of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (Jun, 2010- until October 2013)

 

Awards and honours

o   Honoring the scientific excellence from Sohag University in the first science day 2018.

o   Sohag University Award for Scientific Excellence 2014-2015

o   The Qassim University (K.S.A.) prize for the beast research paper in applied researches in honor of the paper entitled "Thickness and annealing effects on the optoelectronic properties of ZnS films, 1430/2009.

o   TWAS young affiliate 2007-2011.

Scholarships

v  DAAD Re-invitation Program  visiting professor (Jun 20, 2018-September 19, 2018), Institut für Physik Fachgebiet/Fachgebiet Angewante Nanophysik, Fakultät für Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften, Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany.

v  MEDASTAR visiting professor (October 1, 2014-October 31, 2014) Inst. for Sensor and Information Systems, Dept. Electrical and Information Engineering, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, German

v  TEMPUS training grant (July, 2006 – August, 2006) Departamento de Fisica e Ingenieria de Superficies, Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas Cantoblanco, Madrid, Spain.

v  Fulbright fellowship (November, 2005 – April, 2006) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, California, USA.

v  DAAD scholarship (Jun, 20001 – September, 2003) I. Physikalisches  Institut (1A) der RWTH Aachen, Germany. 

Research projects

¥  Research project (DSR-2021-03-0236) from the Deanship of Scientific Research at Jouf University, Saudi Arabia. Title: Structural, optical and electrical properties of Bi2-xMnxTe3 thin films, N. M. A. Hadia, S.H. Mohamed ,W.S. Mohamed, M. Alzaid, Mohd Taukeer Khan, M. A. Awad, Budget: 10,000 SR.

¥  Research project (G: 355-306-1442) from Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR) at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Title: Plasmonic performance, electrical and optical properties of titanium nitride nanostructured thin films for optoelectronic applications, A. M. Abd El-Rahman, S.H. Mohamed, Mohd Taukeer Khan, M. A. Awad. Budget: 32,000 SR.

¥  Research project (no. 191 of the 11th Takamul programs of the academic year 1441-1442 AH) from Deanship of Scientific research at Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Title: Synthesis and characterizations of mixed Zn:SnO2 nanowires for optoelectronic applications, S. H. Mohamed, Mohd Taukeer Khan. Budget: 23,000 SR.

¥  Research project (1869) from Deanship of Scientific research at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Title: Effect of preparation temperature on CdS nanowires for photovotic applications, S. H. Mohamed, I. B.I. Tomsah, M. El-Hagary. Budget: 26,000 SR.

¥  Research project (1620) from SABIC Company&Deanship of Scientific research at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Title: Studying of the physical and optical properties of (Tl2Te)0.33 (PbTe)0.67  thermoelectric compound, Z. H. Dughaish and S. H. Mohamed. Budget: 23,600 SR.

¥  Research project (1472) from Deanship of Scientific research at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Title: Copper-zinc mixed oxide nanowires by thermal oxidation reaction technique for optoelectronic applications. Researchers; S. H. Mohamed, M. El-Hagary, and M. Emam-Ismail. Budget: 38,000 SR. 

¥  Research project (SR-S-011-09) from SABIC Company&Deanship of Scientific research at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Title: Optical characterization of titanium nitride produced by nitrogen plasma immersion ion implantation. Researchers; S. H. Mohamed. Budget: 20,200 SR.

¥  Research project (SR-S-011-06) from SABIC Company&Deanship of Scientific research at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Title: Influence of thermal annealing on the structural and optical properties of vanadium pentoxide thin films. Researchers; H. Howari and S. H. Mohamed. Budget: 26,000 SR.

¥  Research project (627) from Deanship of Scientific research at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Title: Synthesis and studying properties of TiO2-CdS nanoparticles photocatalysis thin films for self-cleaning and antibacterial coatings. Researchers; S. H. Mohamed and Essam R. Shaaban. Budget: 32,000 SR.

¥  Research project (SR-S-010-10) from SABIC Company&Deanship of Scientific research at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Title: Studying of the physical and optical properties of barium titanate (BaTiO3) ceramics doped cerium oxide (CeO2). Researchers; Z. H. Dughaish and S. H. Mohamed. Budget: 25,600 SR.

¥  Research project (09-ENV791-09) from Deanship of Scientific research at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Title: Metal oxide nanowires: preparation, characterization and application in gas&photo sensing and Photocatalysts. Researchers; S. H. Mohamed, M. El-Hagary, S. Althoyaib, Stanislav V. Ryabtsev and M. Wuttig. Budget: 1,016,000  SR. 

¥   Research project (SR-S-009-06) from SABIC Company&Deanship of Scientific research at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Title: Characterization and optimization of polycrystalline and microcrystalline silicon thin film solar cells. Researchers; S. H. Mohamed and Essam R. Shaaban. Budget: 31,000 SR. 

¥  Participated in Research project (SR-S-009-07) from SABIC Company&Deanship of Scientific research at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Title: Study of transparent radiation shielding prepared in terms of development ceramic glass based on Bismuth Borate, Researchers; Essam R. Shaaban, A Altayeb and S. H. Mohamed and. Budget: 22,000 SR. 

¥  Research project (SR-D-008-61) from Deanship of Scientific research at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Title: Development of ZnO and metal doped ZnO transparent electrodes for solar cells applications. Researchers; S. H. Mohamed, M. El-Hagary, and M. Emam-Ismail. Budget: 40,000 SR. 

¥  Participated in Research project (SR-D-008-60) from Deanship of Scientific research at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Title: Study of physical properties of rare earth oxide thin films for application in advanced optoelectronic and nanoelectronic devices. Researchers; M. El-Hagary, M. Emam-Ismail, A. S. Abdulhamied, S. H. Mohamed, and S. Althoyaib. Budget: 39,000 SR. 

¥  Research grant (grant No. 050081) from Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Center for Special Studies and Programs (BA/CSSP). Included a visit (January, 2007 February, 2007) to I. Physikalisches Institut (1A) der RWTH Aachen, Germany. Title: Correlation between stoichiometry and film properties of transition metal oxynitrides. Budget 40,000 EGP.   

¥  Research grant (grant No. 05-040 RG/PHYS/AF/AC) from the academy of sciences for the developing world (TWAS); Budget 10,000 $.

 

 

a)      Research experience

            Prof. Dr. Sodky H. Mohamed has extensive experience in the design and characterization of coatings, excellent knowledge about vacuum deposition systems and about thin film compositional, structural, optical, electrical and thermal characterization techniques. He has large experience in studying materials, from bulk to nanoscale level. He has been working for several projects on thin films and nanostructured materials for the past twenty years. He has contributed significantly to the understanding and application of thin film technology and characterization. During his stay at RWTH-Aachen, Germany, he had the opportunity to work with the product research and development department of Interpane GMBH, Germany, a market leader in architectural glass, for the development of optical window coating materials by magnetron sputtering technique.

            In the last six years he achieved several projects on "Metal oxide nanowires: preparation, characterization and application in gas&photo sensing and Photocatalysts".   

Prof. Dr. Sodky H. Mohamed has worked at nine international laboratories for the past years and has been the recipient of various prestigious awards such as DAAD (Germany), Fulbright (USA) and TEMPUS (Spain).

Besides his research Prof. Dr. Sodky H. Mohamed is doing several activities such as (i) teaching some theoretical courses for undergraduate students, (ii) taking part in undergraduate students' laboratories and guiding the demonstrators to prepare and fix simple experiments for undergraduate students, (iii) leading the under graduate students in their projects in the last year (iv) supervising some postgraduate students in their research. Prof. Dr. Sodky H. Mohamed is supervising two M.Sc. students and one Ph. D. student.

The specific skills of the researcher include project management of multiple research and development (R&D) projects, surface coating manufacturing techniques such as sputtering, electron beam evaporation, ion implantation and RF plasma surface treatment techniques; and nanostructured materials preparation techniques such as vapor transport technique. The researcher is skillful in using structural characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM and X-ray reflectometry (XRR); chemical analytical techniques including XPS, EDX, SIMS and RBS; surface morphology techniques such as SEM, TEM and AFM; optical characterization techniques such as photospectrometers and variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometers; electrical measurements tools such as four-point probe and two terminal configurations; mechanical characterization techniques such as wafer curvature apparatus; and surface topography and roughness determination techniques such as AFM and XRR.

 

b) Research results

The research deliverables from the researcher's research activities include 95 refereed journal papers, 14 papers presented in refereed conferences, 1 presented in a work shop, 4 more publications under review or in the pipeline, 1 M. Sc. and 1 Ph. D theses. The researcher succeeded to get four funded projects from TWAS, BA/CSSP and STDF for developing transition metal oxynitrides as thin film decorative and as transparent conductive electrodes. Also, he succeeded to get twelve funded project from Deanship of Scientific research at Qassim University. Throughout the first four projects he has built “New materials Lab.” including a very vapor transport system, a very good circuit for electrical measurement, one high temperature controlled furnace for melting elements, one fully controlled furnace for heat treatment of the samples and UV source for UV illumination of the samples. In the near future a gas sensor test system, a solar simulator for solar cells characterizations will be purchased from the newly funded STDF projects.

 

  

- List of Publications

  • Articles in International Journals

 

1.      N. M. A. Hadia, M. Shaban, S. H. Mohamed, A. F. Al-Ghamdi, M. Alzaid, A. M. Elsayed, A. H. I. Mourad, M. A. Amin, R. Boukherroub, A. Adel A. Abdelazeez, M Rabia "Highly crystalline hexagonal PbI2 sheets on polyaniline/ATO surface as a novel and highly efficient photodetector in UV, Vis, and near IR regions" Polym. Adv. Technol. (2022) 1-11 .

2.      A. A Alhazime, S. H. Mohamed, M. T. Khan and M. A. Awad, Effect of CuS buffer layer on the structural and optical properties of TeO2 nanowires: a comparative study, Phys. Scr. 97(2022) 095807 (12pp).

3.      N. M. A. Hadia, S. EidM. ShabanS. H. MohamedA. M. Elsayed, A. M. Ahmed, M. Alzaid, A. Adel A. AbdelazeezW. El Malti, and M. Rabia, Poly-3-Methyl Aniline-Assisted Spherical PbS Quantum Dots through the Ionic Adsorption Deposition Method as a Novel and Highly Efficient Photodetector in UV, Vis, and NIR Regions, Adsorp. Sci. Technol. 2022 (2022) 7693472 (12 pp). 

4.      N. M. A. Hadia, A. Hajjiah, A. M. Elsayed, S. H. Mohamed, M. Alruqi, M. Shaban, F. M. Alzahrani, A. A. A. Abdelazeez  and M. Rabia, Bunch of grape-like shape PANI/Ag2O/Ag nanocomposite photocatalyst for hydrogen generation from wastewater, Adsorption Science & Technology 2022 (2022) 4282485 (11 pp).  

5.      S.H. Mohamed, Ali A. Alhazime, Suppressing photoluminescence and enhancing light absorption of TiO2 via using TiO2/TiN/TiO2 plasmonic multilayers for better solar harvesting, J. Int. Mater. Res. Technol. 18 (2022) 4470-4478.

6.      M. Rabia, N. M. A. Hadia, O. M. Farid, A. A. A. Abdelazeez, S. H. Mohamed, M. Shaban, Poly(m-toluidine)/rolled graphene oxide nanocomposite photocathode for hydrogen generation from wastewater, Int J Energy Res. 46 (2022) 11943–11956.

7.      S. H. Mohamed, M. A. Awad, Mohamed Shaban, Optical constants, photoluminescence and thermogravimetry of ZnS–ZnO hybrid nanowires synthesized via vapor transport, Appl. Phys. A 128 (2022) 274 (7 pp).

8.      N. M. A. Hadia, A. A. A. Abdelazeez, M. Alzaid, M. Shaban, S. H. Mohamed, B. Hoex, A. Hajjiah, M. Rabia, Converting Sewage Water into H2 Fuel Gas Using Cu/CuO Nanoporous Photocatalytic Electrodes, Materials 15 (2022) 1489 (14pp). 

9.      N. M. A. Hadia, S. H. Mohamed, W.S. Mohamed, M. Alzaid, M. T. Khan, M. A. Awad,  Structural, optical and electrical properties of Bi2-xMnxTe3 thin films, J. Mater. Sci.: Mater. Electron. 33 (2022) 158–166.

10.  N. M. A. Hadia, M. Aljudai, M. Alzaid, S. H. Mohamed, W. S. Mohamed, Synthesis and characterization of undoped and copper‑doped zinc oxide nanowires for optoelectronic and solar cells applications, Appl. Phys. A 128 (2022) 17 (11pp).

11.  A.M. Abd El-Rahman, S.H. Mohamed, M.T. Khan,  M. A. Awad, Plasmonic performance, electrical and optical properties of titanium nitride nanostructured thin films for optoelectronic applications, J. Mater. Sci.: Mater. Electron. 32 (2021) 28204–28213.  

12.  M. A. Awad, S. H. Mohamed, S. A. Mohamed, Electrical resistivity and magnetic susceptibility of substoichiometric CdO and In doped CdO films, Appl. Phys. A 127 (2021) 343 (8pp).

13.  S. H. Mohamed, M. A. Awad, M. I. Hafez, N. M. A. Hadia, Change in properties upon thermal treatment of copper sulfide powder and thin films, Bull. Mater. Sci. 44 (2021) 81 (11pp).

14.  F.M. El-Hossary, S. H. Mohamed, E.A. Noureldein, M. Abo EL-Kassem, ZnO thin films prepared by rf plasma chemical vapor transport for self-cleaning and transparent conducting coatings, Bull. Mater. Sci. 44 (2021) 82 (13pp).   

15.  S.H. Mohamed, M. T. Khan, A. Almohammedi, M. A. Awad, Synthesis, structural and photophysical properties of mixed Zn:SnO2 nanowires, Mater. Sci. Semicond. Proc. 123 (2021) 105573.  

16.  E.M.M. Ibrahim, G.A. Ahmed, V. Khavrus, N.M.A Hadia, S. H. Mohamed,
S. Hampel, A.M. Adam, Effect of surfactant concentration on the morphology and thermoelectric power factor of PbTe nanostructures prepared by a hydrothermal route,
Physica E 125 (2021) 114396 (6pp).

17.  E. M. M. Ibrahim, G. A. Ahmed, V. Khavrus, N. M. Hadia, S. H. Mohamed, S. Hampel, A.M. Adam, Tailoring the thermoelectric properties of Pb1-xSmxTe nanostructures via Sm doping, Intermetallics 125 (2020) 106923.

18.  F.M. El-Hossary, S. H. Mohamed, E.A. Noureldein, M. Abo EL-Kassem, Influence of rf power on growth, structural and optical properties of ZnO synthesized via vapor transport in inductively coupled plasma, Mater. Sci. Semicond. Proc. 120 (2020) 105284 (9pp).

19.  A.M. AbdEl‑Rahman, S.H. Mohamed, Properties of SnO2 and SnO2−xNx grown on the boat walls using vapor transport method, Applied Physics A 126 (2020) 457 (8pp).

20.  M. S. Alqahtani, S.H. Mohamed, Z.A. Alrowaili, N. M. A. Hadia, Ellipsometric evaluation and morphology of mixed zinc sulfide/zinc oxide and zinc oxide nanostructures synthesized at various temperatures, Can. J. Phys. 98 (2020) 689-694.

21.  A. M. Abd El-Rahman, S. H. Mohamed, Preparation and characterization of nanostructured titanium oxynitride films for the application in self-cleaning and photoelectrochemical water splitting, Thin Solid Films 698 (2020) 137864 (10pp).

22.  S. H. Mohamed, H. Zhao, H. Romanus, F.M. El-Hossary, M. Abo EL-Kassem, M.A. Awad, M. Rabia, Yong Lei, Optical, water splitting and wettability of titanium nitride/titanium oxynitride bilayer films for hydrogen generation and solar cells applications, Mater. Sci. Semicond. Proc. 105 (2020) 104704 (7pp).

23.  M. Rabia, S. H. Mohamed, H. Zhao, M. Shaban, Y. Lei, A. M. Ahmed, TiO2/TiOxNY hollow mushroomslike nanocomposite photoanode for hydrogen electrogeneration, J. Porous Mater.27 (2020) 329.

24.  M. S. Alqahtani, N. M. A. Hadia, S. H. Mohamed, Tuning the optical, electrical resistivity and structural properties of DC magnetron sputtered aluminum zinc oxide films by changing the oxygen flow rate, Appl. Phys. A 125 (2019) 776.

25.  S. H. Mohamed, N. M. A. Hadia, M. A. Awad, M. I. Hafez, Study of the effects of both film thickness and annealing time on CuxSyOz thin films for the possibility of usage as solar control coatings,  Applied Physics A 125 (2019) 587 (10pp).

26.  S. H. Mohamed, N. M. A. Hadia, M. A. Awad and Essam R. Shaaban, Effects of thickness and Ag layer addition on the properties of ZnS thin films, Acta Physica Polonica 135 (2019) 420-425.   

27.  A. H. Aly, A. A. Ameen, H. A. Elsayed, S. H. Mohamed, M. R. Singh, One-Dimensional Metallo-Superconductor Photonic Crystals as a Smart Window, J. Supercond. Nov. Magn. 32 (2019)  2313–2318.

28.  A. H. Aly, A. A. Ameen, H. A. ElSayed, S. H. Mohamed, Photonic crystal defective superconductor and black body radiations, Opt. Quant. Electron. 50 (2018) 361.

29.  M. S. Alqahtani, N.M.A. Hadia, S.H. Mohamed, Controlled synthesis, morphological, optical and electrical properties of copper-doped zinc oxysulfide nanostructures, Appl. Phys. A 124 (2018) 617 (8pp).

30.  M. S. Alqahtani, N.M.A. Hadia, S.H. Mohamed, Effect of oxidation time on structural, optical and electrical properties of mixed copper oxides nanocrystallites, Optik 173 (2018) 101–109.

31.  S. H. Mohamed, Kh. M. AlMokhtar, Characterization of Cu2O/CuO nanowire arrays synthesized by thermal method at various temperatures, Appl. Phys. A 124 (2018) 493 (8pp).

32.  N. M. A. Hadia, M.F. Hasaneen, Mohamed Asran Hassan, S. H. Mohamed, Effect of the carrier gas on morphological, optical and electrical properties of SnO2 nanostructures prepared by vapor transport, J. Mater. Sci. - Mater. Electron. 29 (2018) 4155–4162.

33.  S. H. Mohamed, N. M. A. Hadia, M.F. Hasaneen, M. A. Hassan, Morphologies and optical properties of mixed tin oxysulfide produced by evaporation condensation of SnS, Mater. Sci. Semicond. Proc. 72 (2017) 72 – 77.

34.  M. S. Alqahtani, N.M.A. Hadia, S.H. Mohamed, Effects of V doping on magnetic and optical properties of oxygen-deficient In2O3 thin films, Optik 145 (2017) 377–386.

35.  Arafa H. Aly, Hussein A. Elsayed, Ayman A. Ameeny and S. H. Mohamed, Tunable properties of one-dimensional photonic crystals that incorporate a defect layer of a magnetized plasma, Int. J. Mod. Phys. B 31 (2017) 1750239 (9 pages).

36.  M. Raaif and S. H. Mohamed, The effect of Cu on the properties of CdO/Cu/CdO multilayer films for transparent conductive electrodes applications, Appl. Phys. A 123 (2017) 441 (7pp).

37.  M. S. Alqahtani, N.M.A. Hadia, S. H. Mohamed, Synthesis, optical, structural, and electrical properties of single-crystalline CdS nanobelts, Appl. Phys. A 123 (2017) 298 (9 pp).

38.  N. M. A. Hadia,  M. A. Awad, S. H. Mohamed, E. M. M. Ibrahim, Optical and electrical properties of hydrothermally prepared CdTe nanowires, Appl. Phys. A 122 (2016) 889 (6pp).

39.  S. A. Saleh, A. A. Ibrahim, S. H. Mohamed, Structural and optical properties of nanostructured Fe-doped SnO2, Acta Phys. Pol. A 129 (2016) 1220-1225.

40.  D. Prakash, E.R. Shaaban, M. Shapaan, S.H. Mohamed, A.A. Othman, K.D. Verm, Thickness-dependent dispersion parameters, energy gap and nonlinear refractive index of ZnSe thin films, Mater. Res. Bull. 80 (2016) 120–126.   

41.  N.M.A. Hadia, Mohammed S. Alqahtani, S. H. Mohamed, WO3 nanowires for optoelectronic and gas sensing applications, Appl. Phys. A 119 (2015) 1261–1267.

42.  S. H. Mohamed, N. M. A. Hadia, H. M. Ali, Effect of annealing on properties of decorative zirconium oxynitride thin films, Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 69 (2015) 30301(6p).

43.  N.M.A. Hadia, Santiago García-Granda, José R. García, D. Martínez-Blanco, S.H. Mohamed, Morphological and magnetic properties of the hydrothermally prepared α-Fe2O3 nanorods, Mater. Chem. Phys. 147 (2014) 1037-1041.   

44.   S. H. Mohamed, N.M.A. Hadia, A.K. Diab and A.M. Abdel Hakeem, Synthesis, photoluminescence and optical constants evaluations of ultralong CdO nanowires prepared by vapor transport method, J. Alloys Compd. 609 ( 2014) 68-72.

45.  S. H. Mohamed and M. El-Hagary, Towards understanding the nanomaterials characteristics of vapor transported CdS in an open end tube, Mater. Chem. Phys. 143 (2013) 178-183.  

46.  S. H. Mohamed, M. El-Hagary, M. Emam-Ismail, Synthesis and ellipsometric investigations of copper doped zinc oxide, and copper oxide/zinc oxide nanowires, J. Adv. Microsc. Res. 8 (2013) 179-185.

47.  S. H. Mohamed, I. B.I. Tomsah, M. El-Hagary, Optical and structural properties of catalyst-free synthesized leaves like CdS films, Optoelectron. Adv. Mater. – Rapid Commun. 7 (2013) 485-489.

48.  Z. H. Dughaish and S. H. Mohamed, Evaluation of optical constants of Tl4PbTe3 thin films with different thicknesses, Indian J. Phys. 87 (2013) pp 741-746.

49.   S. H. Mohamed, Transparent Conductive Gallium-doped Indium Oxide Nanowires for Optoelectronic Applications, J. Korean Phys, Soc, 62 (2013) 902905.

50.  M. Raaif, S. H. Mohamed, A.M. Abed El-Rahman and A. Kolitsch, Structural, mechanical and optical properties of nitrogen-implanted titanium at different pulse frequency, Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 62 (2013) 10802 (9 pages).  

51.  H. Howari and S. H. Mohamed, Synthesis, structural and ellipsometric evaluation of V2O5 nanowires, J. Phys. Chem. Solids 74 (2013) 630–634.

52.  A. M. Ahmed, M. M. Wakkad, S. H. Mohamed, A. K. Diab, Effect of Composition on Transport Properties of Ge10AsxTe90-x Chalcogenide System, Indian J. Phys. 87 (2013) 317–323.

53.  S. H. Mohamed, M. El-Hagary, S. Althoyaib, Growth of undoped and Fe doped TiO2 nanostructures and their optical and photocatalytic properties, Appl. Phys. A 111 (2013) 1207–1212.

54.  S. H. Mohamed, M El-Hagary, A. S. Radwan, Preparation and characterization of mixed iron-titanium oxide nanostructure, Indian J. Phys. 87 (2013) 223-228.

55.  S. H. Mohamed, M. El-Hagary, S. Althoyaib, Growth of β-Ga2O3 nanowires and their photocatalytic and optical properties using Pt as a catalyst, J. Alloys Compd. 537 (2012) 291–296.

56.  S. H. Mohamed, M. El-Hagary, S. Althoyaib, Photocatalytic and optical properties of nanocomposite TiO2-ZnO thin films, Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 57 (2012) 20301 (6pp).

57.  S. H. Mohamed and Z. H. Dughaish, Microstructural and optical investigations of Ce-doped barium titanate thin films by FTIR and spectroscopic ellipsometry, Phil. Mag. 92 (2012) 1212-1222.

58.  S. H. Mohamed, M. Raaif and A. M. Abd El-Rahman, Physical properties of thermally evaporated silicon films nitrided at different rf plasma-processing time, J. Mater. Sci. 47 (2012) 2875–2881.

59.  A.M. Abed El-Rahman, M. Raaif, S. H. Mohamed, A. Kolitsch, Mechanical and ellipsometry measurements of thin TiN layer prepared by PIII, Mater. Chem. Phys. 132 (2012) 91– 95.

60.  S. H. Mohamed, SnO2 dendrites-nanowires for optoelectronic and gas sensing applications, J. Alloys Compd. 510 (2012) 119– 124.

61.  Essam R. Shaaban and S. H. Mohamed, Thermal stability and crystallization kinetics of Pb and Bi borate-based glasses, J. Therm. Anal. Calorim. 107 (2012) 617–624. 

62.  S. H. Mohamed and E. R. Shaaban, Microstructural, optical and photocatalytic properties of CdS doped TiO2 thin films, Physica B 406 (2011) 4327-4331.

63.  S. H. Mohamed, Synthesis, structural and ellipsometric evaluation of oxygen-deficient and nearly stoichiometric zinc oxide and indium oxide nanowires/nanoparticles, Phil. Mag. 91 (2011) 3598-3612.

64.  S. H. Mohamed, M. Raaif, A. M. Abd El-Rahman and Essam R. Shaaban, Properties of Rf Plasma Nitrided Silicon Thin Films at Different Rf Plasma Processing Powers, Acta Phys. Pol. A 120 (2011) 552-557.

65.  S. H. Mohamed, H. A. Mohamed and H. A. Abd El Ghani, Development of structural and optical properties of WOx films upon increasing oxygen partial pressure during reactive sputtering, Physica B 406 (2011) 831–835.

66.  S. H. Mohamed and H. M. Ali, "Structural, optical and photoluminescence characterization of electron beam evaporated ZnS/CdSe nanoparticles thin films", J. Appl. Phys. 109 (2011) 013108 (5pp).

67.  S. H Mohamed, FTIR and spectroscopic ellipsometry investigations of the electron beam evaporated silicon oxynitride thin films, Physica B 406 (2011) 211–215.

68.  S. H. Mohamed and M. Raaif, Effects of thickness and rf plasma oxidizing on structural and optical properties of SiOxNy thin films, Surf. Coat. Technol. 205 (2010) 525–532.

69.  M. El-Hagary, M. Emam-Ismail, S. H. Mohamed, A. S. Hamid, S. Althoyaib, Structural and optical analysis of nanocrystalline thin films of mixed rare earth oxides (Y1-xErx)2O3 Thin Solid Films 518 (2010) 4058–4065.

70.  S. H. Mohamed and E. R. Shaaban, Investigation of the refractive index and dispersion parameters of tungsten oxynitride thin films, Mater. Chem. Phys. 121 (2010) 249–253.

71.  S. H. Mohamed, M. El-Hagary, M. Emam-Ismail, Thickness and annealing effects on the opto-electronic properties of ZnS films, J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 43 (2010) 075401 (7pp).

72.  S. H. Mohamed, Photocatalytic, optical and electrical properties of copper-doped zinc sulphide thin films, J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 43 (2010) 035406 (8pp).

73.  S. H. Mohamed, F. M. El-Hossary, G. A.Gamal, M. M. Kahlid, Optical Properties of Plasma Deposited Amorphous Carbon Nitride Films on Polymer Substrates, Physica B 405 (2010) 254–257.

74.  S. H. Mohamed, M. El-Hagary, M. Emam-Ismail, Investigations of transparent conductive Y-doped ZnO thin films prepared by electron beam evaporation, 3 (2009) 97-106.

75.  E. R. Shaaban, I. Kansal, S. H. Mohamed and J.M.F. Ferreira, Microstructural parameters and optical constants of ZnTe thin films with various thicknesses, Physica B 404(2009) 3571–3576.

76.  S. A. Ahmed and S. H. Mohamed, Density of states effective mass of SnBi4Se7 deduced from the temperature dependence of electrical conductivity in the activation regime, J. Mater. Sci. 44 (2009) 3043–3048.

77.  A. M. Abd El-Rahman, S. H. Mohamed, M. R. Ahmed, E. Richter, F. Prokert, Nitrocarburizing of AISI-304 stainless steel using high voltage plasma immersion ion implantation, Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res., Sect. B 267 (2009) 1792-1796. 

78.  S. H. Mohamed, F. M. El-Hossary, G. A.Gamal, M. M. Kahlid, Properties of indium tin oxide thin films deposited on polymer substrates, Acta Phys. Pol. A 115 (2009) 704-708.

79.  S. H. Mohamed and S. A. Ahmed, Ellipsometrically determination of the optical constants of ZnO in ZnO/Ag/ZnO multilayer system, Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 44 (2008) 137-141.

80.  S. H. Mohamed “Effects of Ag layer and ZnO top layer thicknesses on the physical properties of ZnO/Ag/ZnO multilayer system” J. Phys. Chem. Solids 69 (2008) 2378–2384.

81.  S. H. Mohamed “Thermal stability of tungsten nitride films deposited by reactive magnetron sputtering” Surf. Coat. Technol. 202 (2008) 2169-2175. 

82.  S. H. Mohamed, A. M. Abd El-Rahman, Mahrous R. Ahmed “Investigation of zirconium oxynitride thin films deposited by reactive pulsed magnetron sputtering” J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 40 (2007) 7057-7062.

83.  S. H. Mohamed, A. Anders, I. Montero, L.GalánStructural and optical evaluation of WOxNy films deposited by reactive magnetron sputtering" J. Phys. Chem. Solids 68 (2007) 2227-2232.

84.  I. Montero, S. H. Mohamed, M. García, L.Galán and D. RabosoEffect of surface reactions of low-energy carbon ions on the secondary electron emission of TiN:O thin films” J. Appl. Phys. 101 (2007) 113306.

85.  S. H. Mohamed and A. Anders, “Physical properties of Er implanted tungsten oxide films deposited by reactive dual magnetron sputtering” Thin Solid Films 515 (2007) 5264-5269.

86.  S. H. Mohamed and S. Venkataraj “Thermal stability of amorphous molybdenum trioxide films prepared at different oxygen partial pressures by reactive DC magnetron sputtering” Vacuum 81 (2007) 636-643.

87.  S. H. Mohamed and A. Anders “Structural, optical and electrical properties of WOx(N)y films deposited by reactive dual magnetron sputtering” Surf. Coat. Technol. 201 (2006) 2977-2983.

88.  S. H. Mohamed, A. M. Abd El-Rahman, A. M. Salem, L. Pichon, F. M. El-Hossary “Effect of rf plasma nitriding time on electrical and opticalproperties of ZnO thin films” J. Phys. Chem. Solids 67 (2006) 2351-2357.

89.   S. H. Mohamed, M. M. Wakkad, A. M. Ahmed and A. K. DiabStructural and optical properties of Ge-As-Te thin films” Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 34 (2006) 165-171.

90.  H. A. Mohamed, H. M. Ali, S. H. Mohamed, and M. M. Abd El-Raheem “Transparent conducting ZnO-CdO thin films deposited by e-beam evaporation” Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 34 (2006) 7-12.

91.   S. H. Mohamed and R. Drese “Structural and optical properties of direct current sputtered zinc aluminum oxides with a high Al concentration” Thin Solid Films 513 (2006) 64-71.

92.  S. Venkataraj, D. Severin, S. H. Mohamed, J. Ngaruiya, O. Kappertz and M. Wuttig “Towards understanding the superior properties of transition metal oxynitrides prepared by reactive DC magnetron sputtering” Thin Solid Films 502 (2006) 228-234.  

93.  S. H. MohamedStructural and electro-optical characteristics of Ga-doped ZnO films prepared by thermal oxidation of metallic Zn100-xGax films” Phys. Stat. Sol. (a) 202 (2005) 1948-1958.

94.  S. H. Mohamed, H. M. Ali, H. A. Mohamed and A. M. Salem “Effect of annealing and In content on the properties of electron beam evaporated ZnO films” Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 31 (2005) 95-99.

95.  H. M. Ali, H.A. Mohamed and S. H. Mohamed “Enhancement of the optical and electrical properties of ITO thin films deposited by electron beam evaporation technique” Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 31 (2005) 87-93.

96.   S. H. Mohamed, O. Kappertz, T. Niemeier, R. Drese, M. M. Wakkad and M. Wuttig “Effect of heat treatment on properties of TiOxNy thin films” Thin Solid Films 468 (2004) 48-56.

97.   J. M. Ngaruiya, O. Kappertz, S. H. Mohamed and M. Wuttig “Structural formation upon reactive magnetron sputtering of transition metal oxides films” Appl. Phys. Lett. 85 (2004) 748-750. 

98.  S. H. Mohamed, O. Kappertz, J. M. Ngaruiya, T. Niemeier, R. Drese, R. Detemple, M. M. Wakkad and M. Wuttig “Influence of nitrogen content on properties of direct current sputtered TiOxNy films” Phys. Stat. Sol. (a) 201 (2004) 90-102.

99.  X. Liu, S. H. Mohamed, J. M. Ngaruiya, M. Wuttig and T. Michely “Modifying the growth of organic thin films by a self-assembled monolayer” J. Appl. Phys. 93 (2003) 4853-4855. Also, it was selected for the April 14, 2003 issue of the Virtual Journal of Nanscale Science & Technology. 

100.      S. H. Mohamed, O. Kappertz, T. P. Leervad Pedersen, R. Drese and M. Wuttig “Properties of TiOx coatings prepared by dc magnetron sputtering” Phys. Stat. Sol. (a) 198 (2003) 224-237.

101.      S. H. Mohamed, O. Kappertz, J. M. Ngaruiya, T. P. Leervad Pedersen, R. Drese and M. Wuttig “Correlation between structure, stress and optical properties in direct current sputtered molybdenum oxide films” Thin Solid Films 429 (2003) 135-143.

102.      M. M. Wakkad, E. Kh. Shokr and S. H. Mohamed “Crystallization kinetics and some physical properties of as-prepared and annealed Ge-Sb-Se chalcogenide glasses” Phys. Stat. Sol. (a) 183 (2001) 399-411.

103.       M. M. Wakkad, E. Kh. Shokr and S. H. Mohamed “Optical and calorimetric study of Ge-Sb-Se glasses” J. Non-Cryst. Solids 265 (2000) 157-166. 

 

  • Published Contributions to Academic Conferences

1-      S. H. Mohamed, M. A. Awad and N. M. A. Hadia, Optical and electrical properties of Fe doped Bi2Te3 thin films, 35th Eg-MRS conference, 3-4 July, 2021.

2-      S. H. Mohamed, M. A. Awad, M. I. Hafez, N. M. A. Hadia, Negative and positive temperature coefficient in resistivity phenomena of copper sulfide thin films, 34th Eg-MRS conference, 29-30 August 2020.

3-      G. A. Ahmed, N. M. A. Hadia, S. H. Mohamed, E.M.M. Ibrahim, Thermoelectric properties of PbMe0.06Te0.94 (Me = Sm and Sb) nanostructure, Scientific Conference of Young Researchers 4, 17-18/04/2018.

4-      S.H. Mohamed, Properties of composite Cu2O/CuO nanowire arrays prepared by thermal method at various temperaturas", The third annual Science Day-Faculty of Science-Sohag University, April 16, 2018, Sohag Egypt.   

5-      S. H. Mohamed, N. M. A. Hadia and M. El-Hagary, Some metal oxide nanowires: synthesis, characterization and applications, "The 2nd International Egy Nanophotonics and Nanophononics Conference" 13-16 September 2017, Sharm el-Sheeikh – Red Sea's Gulf of Suez, Egypt.   

6-      M. A. Hassan, S. H. Mohamed, N. M. A. Hadia, M. F. Hasaneen, Effect of the carrier gas on morphological, optical and electrical properties of SnO2 nanostructures, "The 2nd International Egy Nanophotonics and Nanophononics Conference" 13-16 September 2017, Sharm el-Sheeikh – Red Sea's Gulf of Suez, Egypt.

7-      S.H. Mohamed, "The 2nd annual Science Day-Faculty of Science-Sohag University, April 19, 2017, Sohag Egypt.   

8-      S.H. Mohamed, "The First annual Science Day-Faculty of Science-Sohag University, April 20, 2016, Sohag Egypt.    

9-      N. M. A. Hadia and S. H. Mohamed, Synthesis, structural, optical and electrical properties of single- crystalline CdS nanobelts, Humboldt Kolleg: Nanotechnology and nanomaterials for sustainable development, 02-04 February, 2016, Luxor, Egypt.

10-  S.H. Mohamed, attending Research Industry Day: From Lab to Reality Seminar, which was held on 28th July 2011 at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt. 

11-  S. H. Mohamed and M. Raaif, “Influence of Rf Plasma Nitriding Power on the Physical Properties of Silicon Thin Films”, The 5th Meeting of the Saudi Physical Society, October 25-27, 2010 King Khalid University-Abha, Abha, Saudi Arabia.

12-  S. H. Mohamed, F. M. El-Hossary, G. A.Gamal, M. M. Kahlid, "Optical Properties of Plasma Deposited Amorphous Carbon Nitride Films on Polymer Substrates" The 4th Meeting of the Saudi Physical Society, November 11-12, 2008, King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

13-  S. H. Mohamed, A. Anders, I. Montero, L.GalánStructural and optical evaluation of WOxNy films deposited by reactive magnetron sputtering” The 10th International Mining Petroleum, and Meteorological Engineering Conference, March 6-8, 2007.

14-   S. H. Mohamed, H. M. Ali, H. A. Mohamed and A. M. Salem “Effect of annealing and In2O3 doping on the properties of electron beam evaporated ZnO films” Association of Egyptian American Scholars Bi-Annual Conference, December 29-30, 2004.

15-  S. H. Mohamed, O. Kappertz, T. Niemeier, R. Drese, M. M. Wakkad and M. Wuttig “Thermal stability of TiOxNy thin films” DPG-Tagung, Dresden, Germany, March 24-28, 2003.    

16-  S. H. Mohamed, R. Drese, M. M. Wakkad and M. Wuttig “Development of highly reactive photo-catalytic TiO2 films” PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY OF THIN FILMS, IWTF 2003 (pp 297-305), Proceedings of the International Workshop, Tehran, Iran, 22 February - 6 March, 2003.

 

c) Independent thinking, leadership qualities, and capacity to transfer knowledge

During his Ph. D. studies, Prof. Dr. Sodky H. Mohamed analyzed the structural, optical and mechanical properties of transition metal oxides and oxynitrides thin films. One of contributions of Prof. Dr. Mohamed to the program was to establish criteria which enable a prediction of film properties based on the known film stoichiometry. In particular the goal was to predict if a growing film will be amorphous or crystalline, has high stresses or low stresses, and has high refractive index or low refractive index. His studies in combination with his colleagues' studies demonstrated that his predictions were correct and that establishing criteria is possible. This investigation resulted in four well documented scientific publications and an increase in research funding.

As part of Prof. Dr. Mohamed's investigations (at USA) on tungsten oxide (WO3) as electrochromic material for smart windows applications he suggested the insertion of small amount of nitrogen to the sputter atmosphere of WO3. The electrochromic test of the samples was carried out and the results were extremely good. The samples are being tested by “Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Building Technology, of the U.S. Department of Energy” on the industrial scale and a patent is expected soon.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed took the initiative to analyze the Effect of RF plasma nitriding time on electrical and optical properties of ZnO thin films. He could demonstrate that RF plasma nitriding improve ZnO TCO properties for transparent electrodes and solar cell windows applications

Dr. Mohamed has been recently project leader of three important R&D project relating to the development of transition metal oxynitrides as thin film decoratives and as transparent conductive electrodes …... One of the projects (the one from BA/CSSP) was selected randomly for a project control audit which was conducted independently by professionals in the field. The audit consisted of a series of interviews and questionnaires with colleagues and coworkers as well as a meeting with members of the management team. The results of the audit concluded unanimously that the project leader (Dr. Mohamed) was being successful communicating with the project team, delegating tasks and transmitting enthusiasm.

Prof.Dr. Mohamed has also been successful in the development of zirconium oxynitride (ZrOxNy) coatings for thin film decoration applications. In a recent project, he tested the idea of manufacturing "nano-layered" high oxidation resistant ZrOxNy coatings for thin film decorative applications. His studies on ZrOxNy thin films resulted in an extremely nice and durable ZrOxNy coatings. This is obviously a major R&D breakthrough that will have an impact in the years to come. When Dr. Mohamed's coatings become commercially available they will improve glass architectural industry.

Recently, Prof. Dr. Mohamed has developed the use evaporation condensation of sulfides to produce nanowires of oxysulfide which could have new properties and applications.    

Prof. Dr. Mohamed is interacting broadly, both within the lab and with other lab groups and professors all over the world. He did not become a scientist to work in isolation, and he is looking for colleagues who share a spirit of interaction and collaboration. He value independent critical thought, candid discussion of all aspects of science, rigorous experimental work, and creative approaches to scientific problems. For example, in evaluating potential graduate students, he less concerned with grades or courses than he is with demonstrated independent thinking, project follow-through, creativity, and energy.

Dr. Mohamed expects students (Ph.D. or M. Sc. students) to develop their own projects. Students are welcome to work on the same systems he does, but they are expected develop independent research questions (with support, but not too much interference, from him). He enjoys interacting and working with his students, and offers whatever help he can (financial and intellectual), but his primary goal is to help them develop into, and succeed as, independent, creative scientists. For example, in order to develop Master’s thesis he has proposed the following subject: “Low-secondary electron emission of nitrides and carbides thin films modified by RF plasma to prevent the multipactor effect” for the student but all the experimental work setup has been done by the student.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed is always looking for the serious scientific problems which face the local and universal industry. For example the deposition on low melting temperature substrates such as plastic or transparencies is a severe technological problem. For this reason he encouraged one of the Ph. D. students to work on “Materials surface treatment using RF plasma carbon nitride film”. The used substrates are low melting temperature transparences.  The used modified way could serve as a key for solving the problem of deposition on low melting temperature substrates.

     - Faculty Development

Apart from the experience in researcher and in supervising postgraduate students, Prof. Dr. Mohamed has also a long experience in undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Prof. Dr. Mohamed teaches "Physical optics" & "electricity and alternating current" (first semester) and "Introduction to physical electronics" (second semester) for second year of Physics & chemistry and physics & mathematics as majors; "Electronic optics" (second semester) and "nuclear magnetic resonance" (second semester) for third and fourth year of physics as a major, respectively, and "Materials Science" for postgraduate students.     

Prof. Dr. Mohamed believes that quality undergraduate education derives from faculty members who are intellectually vigorous, up-to-date in their fields, and experienced in effective teaching methods. He also believes that the use of technology in education is an important component. Because of this Dr. Mohamed is one of the management team of the "quality assurance and accreditation project". The mission of the project is ensuring the quality, continues improvement and efficient performance of Sohag Faculty of Science, and to solicit community confidence in their graduates caliber which fulfill international recognized standards. Also, he was one of the management team of "Excremental science and technology education project" (B-099-P1). The project budget was 156,000 $. The project aimed to teach the secondary school teachers and the students of faculty of education the practical experiments and the use of technology in education. 

Dr. Mohamed is one of the implementation team of "Introduction new & up-dating Courses of Materials Science" project (JEP_32064_2004). The project budget is 500,000 Euro. The project aims to educate students the structure, properties, processing, and function relationships of new materials at atomic levels, thereby contributing to the development of new industrial materials that will have crucial roles in human welfare.

- Researcher's philosophy

Strong scientific principles are important to the research process. It is my belief:

  • that proper time management is key to a successful research process.
  • that research is a learning experience for the researcher and s/he  should use the research process to contribute to society.
  • that the hardest world problems have a solution through research and that a pragmatic focus research should always produce useful things.
  • that effective research can only happen as a result of efficient work with others and that good research results are always a consequence of good team work.
  • that research is a process of discovery, that research is a beautiful thing.

 

- Researcher's Hobbies

I enjoy fishing, science fiction, new technologies, graphic design, history and watching performing arts. I like to travel, sightseeing, and mountain biking. I practice soccer, and regular exercise.