Abdoulaye Ndao | Optics and Photonics | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdoulaye Ndao | Optics and Photonics | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | University of California San Diego | United States

Abdoulaye Ndao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California San Diego, where he leads the Nano Devices and Applied Optics Laboratory and specializes in nanophotonics, metasurfaces, and applied optics. He earned a PhD in Physics with distinction following advanced training in lasers and materials science. His professional experience spans academic leadership, postdoctoral research at leading institutions, and prior engineering roles, with sustained contributions to teaching, mentoring, and conference service. His research focuses on topological photonics, plasmonics, meta-optics, and bioimaging technologies, resulting in influential publications in premier journals, patented innovations, and significant translational impact. His scholarly impact is reflected in approximately 2,900 citations, an h-index of 24, and an i10-index of 32.

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Featured Publications

Nonreciprocal lasing in topological cavities of arbitrary geometries
B. Bahari, A. Ndao, F. Vallini, A. El Amili, Y. Fainman, B. Kanté – Science (900 citations)

Symmetry-breaking-induced plasmonic exceptional points and nanoscale sensing
J.-H. Park*, A. Ndao*, W. Cai, L. Hsu, A. Kodigala, T. Lepetit, Y.-H. Lo, B. Kanté – Nature Physics (359 citations)

Octave bandwidth photonic fishnet achromatic metalens
A. Ndao, L. Hsu, J. Ha, J.-H. Park, C. Chang-Hasnain, B. Kanté – Nature Communications (208 citations)

Transmission properties of slanted annular aperture arrays
T. Alaridhee, A. Ndao, M.-P. Bernal, E. Popov, A.-L. Fehrembach, F.-I. Baida – Optics Express (158 citations)

Photonic quantum Hall effect and multiplexed light sources of large orbital angular momenta
B. Bahari, L. Hsu, S.-H. Pan, D. Preece, A. Ndao, A. El Amili, Y. Fainman – Nature Physics (139 citations)

Mr. Mamoon Asghar | Photonic & Optoelectronic Devices | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mamoon Asghar | Photonic & Optoelectronic Devices | Best Researcher Award

PhD Student | Shenzhen University | China

Dr. Mamoon Asghar is a dedicated PhD scholar in Optoelectronic Engineering at Shenzhen University, China, specializing in the development of mid-infrared ultrashort high-power fiber lasers. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Physics, which form the foundation of his advanced research in photonics and laser systems. His academic journey reflects a strong commitment to innovation, with notable contributions to the design and optimization of fiber lasers for industrial and medical applications. Dr. Asghar has successfully completed multiple research projects and authored over a dozen peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals such as Optical Materials Express, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, and Applied Optics. His research primarily focuses on the use of advanced nanomaterials and saturable absorbers for pulse modulation, achieving femtosecond pulse durations that push the boundaries of current laser technology. Alongside his research accomplishments, he has engaged in collaborative projects with experts in optical materials and fiber laser design, contributing to the broader advancement of photonic science. His scholarly excellence is reflected through his growing citation record, professional memberships, and active participation in the academic community. Dr. Asghar’s innovative work and consistent research output make him a distinguished candidate for recognition in the field of Electrical and Optical Engineering.

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Featured Publications

Mamoon Asghar*, Strontium ferrite nanoparticles based broadband nonlinear optical modulator for ultrafast pulse generation in fiber lasers. Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Accepted.

Mamoon Asghar*, Ameliorating the stability of thulium-doped mode-locked fiber laser using yttrium iron garnet nanoparticles-based saturable absorber. Optical Materials Express, 2025, 15(3), 124578.

Mamoon Asghar, High modulation depth assisted by FeIn₂S₄ nanocrystals for ultrashort pulse generation in mode-locked erbium-doped fiber lasers. Optical Materials, 2025, 14(2), 116832.

Mamoon Asghar, On the performance of a Q-switched erbium-doped fiber laser based on a cadmium-sulfide (CdS) thin-film saturable absorber. Optics Continuum, 2024, 3(8), 1528–1539.