Curriculum Vitae

DR. NIMA NADERI

Senior Lecturer
  • Photonics Research Centre (Prc)
    Photonics Research Centre
  • +60108970212

BIOGRAPHY

Researcher with an extensive experience in optoelectronics, nanophotonics, semiconductor devices, and optoelectronic materials. Author of more than 75 research papers in reputable international peer-reviewed journals in the field of optoelectronics with more than 1400 citations (h-index: 21).

Passionate about technological innovation and the translation of cutting-edge knowledge into real-world industrial applications. Strong experience in project leadership, technical consulting and collaboration with international teams.

Proficient in optical and optoelectrical characterization of semiconductor nanostructures using modern spectroscopic techniques. Strong background in band-gap engineering of semiconductors for photovoltaics and photon detection applications.

Adept at small sized (micro and nano) device fabrication, thin films, chemical and physical deposition processes, and characterization techniques. Skilled in development of miniatured all-fiber photodetectors for on-line power monitoring of fiber-optics.

Doctor of Philosophy in Photonics Materials and Devices with specialization in Nano-optoelectronics.

Skills:
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Oral and written communication (national/international)
- Project management
- Data analysis and reporting
- Translation of research into industrial applications

Expertise area:
- Bandgap engineering of nanostructures
- Nanofabrication and nanophotonic devices
- Optoelectronics for light detections and photovoltaics
- Flexible optoelectronic devices embedded in fiber optics
- Development of ultrafast photodetectors for flame detection applications
- Fabrication of durable optoelectronic devices to be used in harsh environments

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • LOW DIMENSIONAL PHYSICS
    Quantum confinement of different nanostructures (0D, 1D, and 2D)
  • SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS
    Band-gap engineering, wide band-gap materials, optical materials
  • OPTOELECTRONIC MATERIALS
    All-Fiber Photodetectors, Solid State Sensors, Photonics Materials, Nano-Optoelectronics

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Photonics Materials)
    Universiti Sains Malaysia (Usm)
  • MSC, (Solid State Physic)
    Arak University
  • BSC, (Applied Physics)
    Arak University

MEMBERSHIPS

  • GUEST EDITOR FOR SPECIAL ISSUE RECENT DEVELOPMENTS OF SYNTHETIC METALS, EDITORIAL BOARD
    Since 2022 (International)
  • EDITORIAL BOARD OF MALAYSIAN CATALYSIS-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL, EDITORIAL BOARD
    Since 2022 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Hall of Fame Award for outstanding scientific publications
    Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ahmad, Harith; Naderi, Nima (2023). Enhanced optoelectrical performance of ultraviolet detectors based on self-assembled porous zinc oxide nanostructures, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL. 49(6), 9316-9323. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.11.098
  2. Ahmad, Harith; Naderi, Nima; Thambiratnam, Kavintheran; Ismail, Mohammad Faizal; Samion, Muhammad Zharif (2023). Ultrasensitive flexible ultraviolet detectors based on electrochemically deposited ZnO microspheres synthesized by the assembly of nanoplatelets, SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL. 349. doi:10.1016/j.sna.2022.114009
  3. Ahmad, Harith; Naderi, Nima; Yasin, Moh (2023). Ultrafast photoresponse in ultraviolet detectors based on zinc oxide nanorods: the effect of a graphene capping layer, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS. 34(1). doi:10.1007/s10854-022-09503-z
  4. Ghafari, Shadi; Naderi, Nima; Eshraghi, Mohamad Javad; Kazemzad, Mahmood (2022). Temperature-dependent photonic properties of porous-shaped metal-organic frameworks on porous silicon substrates, SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL. 337. doi:10.1016/j.sna.2022.113443
  5. Kakhaki, Z. Makhdoumi; Youzbashi, A. A.; Sangpour, P.; Naderi, N.; Orooji, Y. (2022). Influence of Cd salt concentration on the photoconductivity of CdS thin films prepared by chemical bath technique, MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING. 148. doi:10.1016/j.mssp.2022.106773
  6. Saberi, Zahra; Naderi, Nima; Meymian, Mohammad-Reza Zamani (2022). Improved optical and electrical stability of ZnO nanorods via electrophoretic deposition of graphene thin film, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS. 33(16), 13367-13375. doi:10.1007/s10854-022-08274-x
  7. Ebrahimi, Sema; Yarmand, Benyamin; Naderi, Nima (2020). High-performance UV-B detectors based on MnxZn1-xS thin films modified by bandgap engineering, SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL. 303. doi:10.1016/j.sna.2020.111832
  8. Fallahazad, Parisa; Naderi, Nima; Eshraghi, Mohamad Javad (2020). Improved photovoltaic performance of graphene-based solar cells on textured silicon substrate, JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS. 834. doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.155123
  9. Fallahazad, Parisa; Naderi, Nima; Taherkhani, Morteza; Bazargan, Ali Mohammad (2020). Porous pyramidal silicon structures for improved light sensing performance, OPTIK. 222. doi:10.1016/j.ijleo.2020.165433
  10. Hajimazdarani, Mahdi; Ghasali, Ehsan; Naderi, Nima; Orooji, Yasin (2020). Enhanced optical properties and photodetection behavior of ZnS thin film deposited by electron beam evaporation upon doping with europium oxide, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL. 46(18), 28382-28389. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.07.342
  11. Jalali, Alireza; Vaezi, Mohammad Reza; Naderi, Nima; Abadi, Fariba Taj; Eftekhari, Abbas (2020). Investigating the effect of sol-gel solution concentration on the efficiency of silicon solar cells: role of ZnO nanoparticles as anti-reflective layer, CHEMICAL PAPERS. 74(1), 253-260. doi:10.1007/s11696-019-00872-0
  12. Moghaddam, Mehdi; Naderi, Nima; Hosseinifard, Mojtaba; Kazemzadeh, Asghar (2020). Improved optical and structural properties of cadmium sulfide nanostructures for optoelectronic applications, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL. 46(6), 7388-7395. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2019.11.234
  13. Naderi, Nima; Moghaddam, Mehdi (2020). Ultra-sensitive UV sensors based on porous silicon carbide thin films on silicon substrate, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL. 46(9), 13821-13826. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.02.173
  14. Sharifi, Mahsa; Naderi, Nima; Fallahazad, Parisa; Eshraghi, Mohamad Javad (2020). Role of graphene on the optoelectrical stability of photodetectors based on porous silicon, SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL. 310. doi:10.1016/j.sna.2020.112065
  15. Ebrahimi, Sema; Yarmand, Benyamin; Naderi, Nima (2019). Enhanced optoelectrical properties of Mn-doped ZnS films deposited by spray pyrolysis for ultraviolet detection applications, THIN SOLID FILMS. 676, 31-41. doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2019.02.046
  16. Hajimazdarani, Mandi; Naderi, Nima; Yarmand, Benyamin (2019). Effect of temperature-dependent phase transformation on UV detection properties of zinc sulfide nanocrystals, MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS. 6(8). doi:10.1088/2053-1591/ab2339
  17. Shabannia, R.; Naderi, N. (2019). High UV-to-Visible Rejection Ratio and Low Cost UV Photodetector Based on Co-Doped ZnO Nanorods Grown on Polyethylene Terephthalate Substrate, JOURNAL OF NANOELECTRONICS AND OPTOELECTRONICS. 14(10), 1368-1373. doi:10.1166/jno.2019.2549
  18. Taherkhani, Morteza; Naderi, Nima; Fallahazad, Parisa; Eshraghi, Mohamad Javad; Kolahi, Alireza (2019). Development and Optical Properties of ZnO Nanoflowers on Porous Silicon for Photovoltaic Applications, JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS. 48(10), 6647-6653. doi:10.1007/s11664-019-07484-0
  19. Azadgar, Navid; Naderi, Nima; Eshraghi, Mohamad Javad (2018). Effect of Annealing of Silver Electrodes on Photolithographically Fabricated Silicon Trenches for Photodetection Applications, JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS. 47(9), 5212-5217. doi:10.1007/s11664-018-6396-1
Books
  1. Ebrahimi, S., Yarmand, B., & Naderi, N. (2023). ZnS-Based UV Detectors. In G. Korotcenkov (Ed.), Handbook of II-VI Semiconductor-Based Sensors and Radiation Detectors: Volume 2, Photodetectors (pp. 333-347). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20510-1_14
Chapter in Books
  1. Korotcenkov, G., & Naderi, N. (2016). Photodetectors Based on Porous Silicon. In Porous Silicon: From Formation to Applications: Optoelectronics, Microelectronics, and Energy Technology Applications, Volume Three (pp. 35-50). CRC Press.

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Bandgap engineering of nanostructures (Nanomaterials)
  • Nanofabrication and nanophotonic devices (Nanophotonics)
  • Optoelectronics for light detections and photovoltaics (Optoelectronics)
  • Flexible optoelectronic devices embedded in fiber optics (Flexible devices)
  • Development of ultrafast photodetectors for flame detection applications (Photodetectors)
  • Fabrication of durable optoelectronic devices to be used in harsh environments (Photovoltaics)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2021 - 2024, National Funding
    Design and fabrication of ultrafast and sensitive solid state flame detectors based on semiconductor nanostructures ( Co-Inventor)
  2. 2018 - 2020, National Funding
    Design and manufacturing of thin film optical detector based on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) on porous silicon substrate ( Co-Inventor)
  3. 2020 - 2020, Industrial Funding
    Increasing the efficiency of solar cells using the process of texturizing and deposition of nanostructures as an anti-reflection layer ( Co-Inventor)
International
  1. 2021 - 2023, International Funding
    Fabrication, development and optoelectrical characterization of solid-states photonic devices based on semiconductor nanostructures ( Co-Inventor)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Flexible optical sensors based on semiconductor nanostructures with ultrasensitivity over ultraviolet bands, International Workshop on Innovative Optical Sensors 2023, Photonics Research Centre (International) (24 Jul 2023 - 24 Jul 2023)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Graphene-capped semiconductor nanostructures for durable photovoltaic devices, Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE 2023), Canadian Society of Chemical Engineering and the Chemical lnstitute of Canada (International) (29 Oct 2023 - 01 Nov 2023)

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2023) SIF3006 - Optoelectronics
  2. (2023) SIF1006 - Practical Physics 1

PATENT/IPR

  • Fire Surveillance Systems Powered with Solar Energy
    Patent (National)
  • Fabrication process of barium strontium titanate nanorods synthesized using oblique angle sputter deposition technique
    Patent (National)
  • Ultraviolet detectors based on cadmium sulfide nanoflakes for fire detection applications
    Patent (National)