Levi Felix | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Levi Felix | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Levi Felix, Rice University, United States.

Levi Felix, a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Department of Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Rice University, specializes in computational mechanics, nanomaterials, and molecular dynamics simulations 🌌🧑‍🔬. With a Ph.D. in Physics from UNICAMP (2022), Levi’s research spans porous materials, carbon nanostructures, and advanced modeling methods 🧪. He has earned recognition, including a 2022 award from NIST and the Best Poster Award at MRS Fall Meeting 2021 🏅. Fluent in multiple programming languages and skilled in software like LAMMPS and Quantum ESPRESSO, Levi contributes to cutting-edge advancements in nanotechnology and materials science 🌟.

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Education and Experience

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Physics (2018–2022): State University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
    • Thesis: Computational Mechanics of Porous and 2D Carbon Nanomaterials
  • M.Sc. in Physics (2016–2018): Federal University of Ceará (UFC)
    • Dissertation: Wave-packet Propagation in Phosphorene with Grain Boundaries
  • B.S. in Physics, Magna Cum Laude (2013–2016): Federal University of Ceará (UFC)
    • Monograph: Landau Levels in Graphene Influenced by 1D Potentials

💼 Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate (Oct 2022–Present): Rice University, USA
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant (2019): State University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant (2017): Federal University of Ceará (UFC)

Suitability summary for best researcher Award

Dr. Levi Felix is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award due to his groundbreaking contributions to the field of materials science and nanoengineering. Currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Rice University, Felix’s work is at the forefront of computational mechanics and the study of two-dimensional carbon nanomaterials. His research has significantly advanced our understanding of the mechanical, optical, and thermoelectric properties of novel materials, particularly within the realm of advanced carbon allotropes and porous nanostructures.

Professional Development

Levi Felix is an accomplished researcher with extensive expertise in molecular dynamics, density functional theory, and tight-binding methods for material simulations 🛠️. Proficient in Python, C++, and software like LAMMPS and VMD, Levi’s work bridges computational techniques and practical applications in nanotechnology 🖥️. He has presented at prominent conferences, including MRS Meetings in the U.S. and Brazil, earning accolades for his contributions 🏆. With multilingual abilities (Portuguese, English, and Spanish) 🌐, Levi’s collaborative research continues to push the boundaries of materials science, focusing on innovative approaches to structural and electronic properties of advanced materials 🔬.

Research Focus

Levi Felix’s research lies at the intersection of computational materials science, with a focus on porous materials and two-dimensional carbon nanomaterials. His work employs techniques such as molecular dynamics simulationsdensity functional theory (DFT), and density functional tight-binding (DFTB) to explore the mechanical propertiesvibrational characteristics, and electronic structures of novel nanomaterials, including grapheneschwarzites, and borophene. His research has applications in nanotechnologymaterials engineering, and energy storage systems🌍🔬🧑‍🔬

Awards and Honors

  • 🏅 2022: Recognition Award from NIST for oral presentation on Symposium DS02 at MRS Spring Meeting, Honolulu-HI, USA.
  • 🏆 2021: Best Poster Award at MRS Fall Meeting, Boston-MA, USA.
  • 🎓 2016: Magna Cum Laude on Bachelor of Physics at Federal University of Ceará, Brazil.

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Anamika Sen | Nanostructures | Best Researcher Award

Anamika Sen | Nanostructures | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Anamika Sen, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea.

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Education and Experience

  • PhD, Engineering (Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea) – 2024 🎓
  • Master, Physics (IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India) – 2017 🧑‍🏫
  • Bachelor, Physics (Lady Brabourne College, University of Calcutta, India) – 2015 🏅
  • Post-doctoral Researcher (SKKU President Fellow) (Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea) – 2024 – Present 🧑‍🔬
  • Summer Project (Indian Association for Cultivation of Science, Kolkata, India) – 2016 🔬

Suitability For The Award

Ms. Anamika Sen is an exceptional post-doctoral researcher at Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, and a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a strong background in 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs) semiconductors, nanostructures, and biosensor development, Anamika has made significant contributions to the fields of nanomaterials, sensors, and advanced electronics. Her pioneering work in the synthesis and characterization of TMDs for high-performance applications has solidified her position as an emerging leader in nanotechnology and materials science.

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Publications Top Notes

  • Ultrasensitive and Selective Field-Effect Transistor-Based Biosensor Created by Rings of MoS2 NanoporesACS Nano, 56 citations, 2021 📊
  • Optical Enhancement of Indirect Bandgap 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides for Multi‐Functional Optoelectronic SensorsAdvanced Materials, 50 citations, 2023 💡
  • A Wafer‐Scale Nanoporous 2D Active Pixel Image Sensor Matrix with High Uniformity, High Sensitivity, and Rapid SwitchingAdvanced Materials, 32 citations, 2023 📷
  • Probing the Efficacy of Large-Scale Nonporous IGZO for Visible-to-NIR Detection Capability: An Approach Toward High-Performance Image Sensor CircuitryACS Nano, 29 citations, 2022 🔬
  • Back-End-of-Line Compatible Large-Area Molybdenum Disulfide Grown on Flexible Substrate: Enabling High-Performance Low-Power Memristor ApplicationsACS Nano, 27 citations, 2023 🧪
  • Low‐Temperature Plasma‐Assisted Growth of Large‐Area MoS2 for Transparent PhototransistorsAdvanced Functional Materials, 26 citations, 2022 ⚡
  • Large-Area MoS2 Nanosheets with Triangular Nanopore Arrays as Active and Robust Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen EvolutionThe Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 19 citations, 2022 🔋
  • Boosting Sensitivity and Reliability in Field‐Effect Transistor‐Based Biosensors with Nanoporous MoS2 Encapsulated by Non‐Planar Al2O3Advanced Functional Materials, 11 citations, 2023 🧬
  • Low‐Temperature Carrier Transport Mechanism of Wafer‐Scale Grown Polycrystalline Molybdenum Disulfide Thin‐Film Transistor Based on Radio Frequency Sputtering and SulfurizationAdvanced Materials Interfaces, 9 citations, 2022 🛠️