Prof. Sohrab Behnia | Genosensor Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Sohrab Behnia, Urmia University of Technology, Iran

Professor Sohrab Behnia is a distinguished physicist at Urmia University of Technology, Iran. With extensive teaching experience from 1995 to 2020, he has instructed courses in quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics, and computational physics across B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. levels. His research spans nonlinear dynamical systems, quantum chaos, Bose-Mesner algebra, and open quantum systems. He has contributed significantly to projects on solvable chaotic maps, cancer cell treatment with ultrasound waves, and national security systems. An expert in MATLAB and finite element analysis, he has held key academic and administrative positions, including Director of the Physics Department. His research has garnered over 2,400 citations, with an h-index of 22 on Google Scholar.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Professor Sohrab Behnia is a highly accomplished physicist with extensive research contributions in quantum chaos, nonlinear dynamics, and computational physics. With an H-index of 22 on Google Scholar and 18 on Scopus, along with over 2,400 citations, his impact on the scientific community is significant. His work spans theoretical and applied physics, including secure communication, image encryption, and medical physics applications. Given his strong publication record, leadership roles, and expertise in advanced physics topics, he is a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education:

Ph.D. in Physics (Specialization in Nonlinear Dynamics & Chaos)
M.Sc. in Physics
B.Sc. in Physics

💼 Work Experience:

🔹 Professor of Physics at Urmia University of Technology
🔹 Director of Physics Department (2014–2020)
🔹 Student Affairs Vice Chancellor (2010–2013)
🔹 Assistant Professor at Urmia University of Technology (2010–2014)
🔹 Associate Professor at IAU, Urmia (2008–2010)
🔹 Assistant Professor at IAU, Urmia (2001–2008)
🔹 Research Vice-Chancellor of IAU (2003–2010)

🏆 Achievements & Research Contributions:

✔ H-index (Google Scholar): 22 with 2,440 citations
✔ H-index (Scopus): 18 with 1,512 citations
✔ Supervised multiple Ph.D. & M.Sc. theses
✔ Expertise in Quantum Chaos, Open Quantum Systems, and Bose-Mesner Algebra
✔ Skilled in Maple & MATLAB programming, Finite Element Method Analysis

🔬 Major Research Projects:

📌 Solvable Chaotic Maps with Random Dynamical Parameters (1998–2001, IPM, Iran)
📌 Cancer Cell Healing Using Concentrated Ultrasound Waves (2001–2004, Sahand University of Technology)
📌 Reconstruction of Phase Space for Nonlinear Dynamical Systems (2004–2006, IAU, Urmia)
📌 Designing a National Security & Confidentiality Protection System (2020–2022, INSF, Iran)

🏅 Awards & Honors:

🏅 Recognized for outstanding research in Nonlinear Dynamics & Chaos
🏅 Multiple high-impact publications in Physics & Quantum Mechanics
🏅 Contributions to national security projects in Iran
🏅 Long-standing teaching excellence (1995–2020) in Physics

Publication Top Notes:

A novel algorithm for image encryption based on mixture of chaotic maps

CITED:560

A fast chaotic encryption scheme based on piecewise nonlinear chaotic maps

CITED:306

A novel scheme for image encryption based on 2D piecewise chaotic maps

CITED:169

Hierarchy of chaotic maps with an invariant measure

CITED:68

Nonlinear transitions of a spherical cavitation bubble

CITED:67

Prof Dr. stella girousi, anal.chem.lab, Greece

Prof. Dr. Stella Girousi is a distinguished scientist in the field of analytical chemistry, currently serving in the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at the Chemistry Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. She is renowned for her extensive research and development of innovative analytical methods, particularly voltammetric techniques for the determination of metals using various electrodes, including mercury, carbon, and mercury/bismuth thin film electrodes. Her research interests encompass the development and application of electroanalytical methods for analyzing biological, environmental, and food samples, as well as the detection of nucleic acids, proteins, and genotoxic compounds. Prof. Girousi has made significant contributions to the development of enzymic and electrochemical DNA biosensors, investigating drug-DNA interactions, DNA methylation, and the recognition of micromolar compounds using nanomaterials and screen printing technology. Throughout her career, Prof. Girousi has published numerous scientific articles in prestigious journals, showcasing her expertise in electroanalytical methods and biosensors. Her work has had a substantial impact on the fields of environmental analysis, pharmacology, and biotechnology.

Research Activity and Interests

Analytical Methods Development: Specializing in voltammetric determination of metals using mercury, carbon, and mercury/bismuth thin film electrodes, and novel electrode surfaces with nanomaterials.

Electroanalytical Methods: Application in biological, environmental, and food samples, detection of nucleic acids and proteins, analysis of genotoxic and pharmacologically active compounds.

Biosensor Development: Creation of enzymic and electrochemical DNA biosensors at carbon and mercury electrodes to study drug-DNA interactions, detect methylation, and develop methods for epigenetic control using nanomaterials and screen printing technology.

Electrochemical Biosensors: Study of compounds of biological concern, focusing on innovative approaches in the development and application of these biosensors.

Publication top Notes:

Bismuth Film along with dsDNA-Modified Electrode Surfaces as Promising (bio)Sensors in the Analysis of Heavy Metals in Soils

Novel Aspects in the Voltametric Determination of Heavy Metals: A Minireview

Validation of modified electrode surfaces as Sensitive Analytical Tools in Soil Analysis; Detection of Total Concentration of Zn (II), Cd(II), Pb(II), Cu(II)/Cu (I) along with Handling Complicated Sample Matrices

Preparation of a glassy carbon electrode modified with saffron conjugated silver nanoparticles for the sensitive and selective electroanalytical determination of amoxicillin in urine samples