Prof. Hamed Dalir | Nano Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hamed Dalir | Nano Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hamed Dalir, University of Florida, United States

Hamed Dalir, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida, where he also serves as the Director of the CHIP Lab. With a strong background in electronics and applied physics, Dr. Dalir specializes in quantum devices, novel semiconductor technologies, and the integration of AI and machine learning systems. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the AFWERX Commercialization Solution Award (2022) and the Young Scientist Award from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Hamed Dalir, Ph.D.

Candidate Overview
Dr. Hamed Dalir is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida and the Director of the CHIP Lab. With a robust academic background and extensive research experience, Dr. Dalir has established himself as a leader in the fields of electronics, photonics, and quantum technology.

Education 🎓

  • Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantum Computing
    NSF Nano-scale Science and Engineering Center, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
    01/2015 – 01/2017
    NSF Fellowship: $92,500
  • Postdoctoral Fellow in Electronics & Applied Physics
    Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
    04/2014 – 01/2015

    • Winner of Global Center of Excellence (GCOE): ¥1,200,000
    • Fellow of JSPS (Japan’s NSF): ¥13,000,000
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electronics & Applied Physics
    Micro/Nanotechnology Center, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
    08/2011 – 04/2014
  • Master of Engineering in Electronics & Applied Physics
    Micro/Nanotechnology Center, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
    09/2009 – 08/2011
  • International Study Experience
    • ECE Institute of Studies Scientifiques, France (Summer 2012)
    • ECE Stanford University, USA (Summer 2013)
    • ECE Würzburg University, Germany (Summer 2011)
    • ECE St. Petersburg University, Russia (Summer 2011)

Work Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor
    Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida
    06/2023 – Present

    • Deputy Director of Florida Semiconductor Institute
  • Founder, Qbyte LLC
    01/2024 – Present
  • Associate Professor
    Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The George Washington University
    01/2021 – 08/2023

    • Founder & CEO, Optelligence LLC (01/2021 – 05/2023)
  • Associate Editor
    • EPJ Quantum Technology | Nature Springer (01/2023 – Present)
    • Frontiers in Electronics | Flexible Electronics (01/2021 – Present)
  • AR/VR Program Manager
    OSRAM, Minneapolis, MN, USA
    10/2020 – 01/2021
  • Principal Investigator, Chief Scientist
    UT Austin’s Spin-off, Austin, TX, USA
    07/2018 – 09/2020
  • Senior Research Scientist
    11/2016 – 06/2018
  • RF Senior Researcher
    Berkeley Wireless Research Center (BWRC), Berkeley, CA, USA
    02/2015 – 10/2016
  • Visiting Researcher
    Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA, USA
    02/2015 – 09/2016
  • Principal Investigator
    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Tokyo, Japan
    10/2009 – 01/2015

Achievements & Awards 🏆

  • 2022: AFWERX Commercialization Solution Award
  • 2021: AFOSR Research Grant
  • 2014: Young Scientist Award from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
  • 2013: Inventor of a novel semiconductor laser (in commercialization stage with Fuji Xerox)
  • 2012: Golden Award from the Global Center of Excellence (GCOE)
  • 2009: Yoshida Foundation Award for Development of Future Leaders for Changing Times

Publication Top Notes:

Athermal broadband graphene optical modulator with 35 GHz speed

CITED:224

Massively parallel amplitude-only Fourier neural network

CITED:196

29 GHz directly modulated 980 nm vertical-cavity surface emitting lasers with bow-tie shape transverse coupled cavity

CITED:164

Electronic-photonic arithmetic logic unit for high-speed computing

CITED:139

Sub-wavelength GHz-fast broadband ITO Mach–Zehnder modulator on silicon photonics

CITED:127

0.52 V mm ITO-based Mach-Zehnder modulator in silicon photonics

CITED:127

 

Assoc Prof Dr. Cui Liu | Nano Medicine Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Cui Liu | Nano Medicine Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Cui Liu, Chongqing University, China

Liu Cui, is an Associate Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Chongqing University, where she has been serving since August 2023. She obtained her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Wuhan University in June 2017, under the supervision of Prof. Pang Dai-Wen, focusing on nanobiomedicine and carbon nanomaterials. Liu also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry from South China Agricultural University, which she completed in July 2010. Prior to her current role, she was an Associate Professor at the School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University, from March 2020 to July 2023, and worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, from August 2017 to July 2019.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: 

Research Areas
Liu Cui’s research focuses on the photoluminescence and catalysis mechanisms of carbon nanomaterials, along with their applications in sensing, bioimaging, and therapy. This innovative approach not only contributes to fundamental science but also addresses practical challenges in biomedical fields.

Education Background:

  • Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (2010 – 2017)
    Institution: Wuhan University
    Supervisor: Prof. Pang Dai-Wen
    Research Area: Nano Biomedicine; Carbon Nanomaterials
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Chemistry (2006 – 2010)
    Institution: South China Agricultural University

Work Experience:

  • Associate Professor (2023 – Present)
    Department: School of Pharmacy, Chongqing University
  • Associate Professor (2020 – 2023)
    Department: School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University
  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2017 – 2019)
    Department: College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University

Publication top Notes:

Carbon dot enhanced peroxidase-like activity of platinum nanozymes

Integrating carbon dots and gold/silver core-shell nanoparticles to achieve sensitive detection of dopamine with fluorometric/colorimetric dual signal

Carbon Dot Nanozyme Ameliorating Ischemia-Reperfusion-Induced Muscle Injury by Antioxidation and Downregulating iNOS/COX-2 Pathway

Deciphering the catalytic mechanism of superoxide dismutase activity of carbon dot nanozyme

Nucleic Acid Hybridization Enhanced Luminescence for Rapid and Sensitive RNA and DNA Based Diagnostics