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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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)

Zhongjun Ma | Nanoelectronics | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Zhongjun Ma | Nanoelectronics | Research Excellence Award

Engineer | Henan Normal University | China

Zhongjun Ma is a faculty researcher at the School of Environment, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, China, specializing in microwave absorption and related electromagnetic functional materials. He earned his doctoral degree with a specialization in microwave absorption science, building a strong foundation in material design, absorption mechanisms, and device-oriented applications. Professionally, he has contributed through academic teaching, research project participation, and collaborative research activities, demonstrating leadership in experimental design and scholarly dissemination. His research focuses on microwave absorbing materials, absorption mechanisms, and the development of high-performance microwave absorbing devices, with contributions that advance both theoretical understanding and practical implementation. He has authored 22 scholarly documents that collectively reflect sustained research productivity and impact, achieving 521 citations and an h-index of 12, underscoring the relevance and influence of his work within the field.

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Toroidal Curved Overlapping Patch Resonant Microwave Sensor for Bolt Loosening Detection
Han, X.-Y.; Zhang, D.; Liu, J.; Liu, X.; Sun, C.; Fu, C.-H.; Ma, Z.-J. – SSRN
ZIF-67-Derived Hierarchical Porous Hollow Shell Engineering for Efficient Microwave Absorption in Ku Band
Han, X.; Sun, C.; Zhang, S.; Liu, K.; Zhai, P.; Liu, X.; Zhang, D.; Liu, J.; Ma, Z. – SSRN
Conversion of Lignin into Porous Carbons for High-Performance Supercapacitors via Spray Drying and KOH Activation
Feng, S.; Ouyang, Q.; Huang, J.; Zhang, X.; Ma, Z.; Liang, K.; Huang, Q. – Journal of Renewable Materials