Jeba Beula | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jeba Beula, Rathinam College of Arts and Science, India.

Dr. R. Jeba Beula 👩‍🔬 is an Associate Professor of Physics at Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore 🇮🇳. With a strong academic foundation and over 15 years of teaching experience 📚, she excels in both theoretical and practical physics instruction, especially in renewable energy and material sciences ☀️🔬. Her expertise includes solar cell technologies, thin film deposition, and multiferroics. She is actively involved in curriculum development, academic leadership, and quality assurance for accreditations like NAAC and NBA ✅. Passionate about student mentorship 🤝 and interdisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Beula continues to contribute meaningfully to education and applied research 🌱🔧.

Publication Profiles

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Education & Experience

🎓 Education:

Ph.D. in Physics (Dye Sensitized Solar Cells), Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore – 🎖️ Highly Commended
M.Phil in Physics (Multiferroics), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University – 📅 Nov 2018 | 🏅 First Class
M.Sc in Physics, Sarah Tucker College, MS University – 📅 Nov 2008 | 🏅 First Class
B.Sc in Physics, Rani Anna Govt. College, MS University – 📅 Apr 2007 | 🏅 First Class

🧑‍🏫 Work Experience:

Assistant Professor, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences – 🗓️ Aug 2008 to Apr 2024
Associate Professor, Rathinam College of Arts and Science – 🗓️ May 2024 to Present
Total Experience – 🕒 15 Years 10 Months

Suitability for the Award

Dr. R. Jeba Beula, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Rathinam College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, India, stands out as an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With over 15 years of experience in academia and research, Dr. Beula has demonstrated consistent excellence in the fields of thin film physics, solar energy research, and dye-sensitized solar cells, significantly advancing materials science with both theoretical and applied contributions.

Professional Development

Dr. Jeba Beula is deeply committed to academic excellence and continuous professional growth 🎓🔬. She has conducted five hands-on workshops and one faculty development program 🛠️📚, and is trained in Outcome-Based Education and the Choice-Based Credit System 🧭. Actively engaged in curriculum development and modern teaching methodologies, she integrates technology to enrich classroom engagement 📱💡. Her contributions to NAAC and NBA accreditation processes reflect her expertise in academic quality assurance 🏛️✅. Her strong administrative and mentoring skills support both departmental goals and individual student growth, reflecting a passion for lifelong learning and institutional advancement 📘🌟.

Research Focus

Dr. Jeba Beula’s research focuses on renewable energy materials and thin film technology 🌞🧪. Her Ph.D. research on Dye Sensitized Solar Cells and expertise in thermoelectric materials underscore her commitment to sustainable energy solutions 🌱⚡. She works with various deposition techniques such as PVD, sputtering, spin coating, and spray coating for nanomaterial fabrication 🔬🔧. Her interdisciplinary interest spans materials physics, nano-electronics, and energy harvesting. Through mentoring and collaboration, she contributes to developing innovative materials for real-world energy challenges, while also expanding her research scope across forensic optics and environmental studies 🔍♻️.

Awards & Honors

🥇 Recognized for academic excellence and contribution to quality assurance in NAAC/NBA processes
🎖️ Highly Commended Ph.D. for outstanding research in solar cell technology
🛠️ Organized 5 workshops and 1 FDP to advance scientific skills and teaching practices
📚 Served as Department Library In-Charge, facilitating resource and knowledge management
👩‍🏫 Acknowledged for versatile teaching across interdisciplinary programs including physics, forensic science, and optometry

Publication Top Noted

☀️ Enhanced charge transfer and stability in heterojunction perovskite solar cells with optimized Se/CuSe multi-layer hole transport layer using physical vapor deposition technique, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2025 📅

🧪 Deposition and characterization of ZnO/CdSe/SnSe ternary thin film based photocatalyst for enhanced visible light-driven photodegradation of model pollutants, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 2024 📅

☠️ Impact of Venomous Agent X (VX) adsorption on structural and electronic properties of BN nanosheet, nanotube and nanocage – A DFT-D3 study, Journal of Cluster Science, 2024 📅

💊 Theoretical insights on the interaction between p-synephrine and Metformin: A DFT, QTAIM and Drug-Likeness investigation, Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, 2024 📅

⚛️ Synergistic effects of Co-Mn co-doping on structural and optical properties of TiO₂ nanospheres: Dual functions for DSSC photoanodes and photocatalyst, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2024 📅

🔆 Structural and opto-electronic engineering with ZnS ETL via PVD technique for efficient and durable heterojunction perovskite solar cells, Optical Materials, 2024 📅

🔋 Bandgap engineering of CuO/TiO₂ nanocomposites and their synergistic effect on dye-sensitized solar cell performance, Optical Materials, 2024 📅

🧫 Adsorption behavior of VX nerve agent on X₁₂Y₁₂ nanocages: A density functional theory study, Structural Chemistry, 2023 📅

Mohamed Ben Bechir | Renewable Energy | Excellence in Research

Prof. Mohamed Ben Bechir, faculté des sciences de Sfax, Tunisia.

Dr. Mohamed Ben Bechir

is a physicist and researcher at the Laboratory of Spectroscopic and Optical Characterizations of Materials (LASCOM), Faculty of Sciences, Sfax, Tunisia

. With an H-index of 13 and over 497 citations

, he is recognized for his contributions to hybrid organic-inorganic materials, perovskites, and energy-focused ceramics

. A university lecturer since 2015, Dr. Ben Bechir has mentored numerous students and coordinated research programs

. His expertise extends to optical, thermodynamic, and renewable energy systems

. Passionate about advancing scientific knowledge, he is a dedicated educator and an innovator in materials science research

Education and Experience

Baccalauréat (Mathématiques): Lycée Habib Màazoun, Sfax (2007)
Licence Fondamentale en Physique: Faculty of Sciences, Sfax (2010)
Master de Physique des Milieux Condensés: Faculty of Sciences, Sfax (2012)
Doctorat en Physique: Faculty of Sciences, Sfax (2015)
Habilitation Universitaire en Physique: Faculty of Sciences, Sfax (2022)
Lecturer: Faculty of Sciences, Gafsa, Tunisia (2015–Present)

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Mohamed Ben Bechir is a visionary researcher whose groundbreaking contributions in materials science and renewable energy research make him an outstanding candidate for the prestigious Excellence in Research . His expertise in synthesizing and characterizing innovative materials, coupled with his impactful academic and mentorship roles, underscores his commitment to advancing science and sustainable energy solutions.

Professional Development

Dr. Mohamed Ben Bechir has consistently advanced his professional expertise through teaching, research, and coordination

. As a lecturer at the Faculty of Sciences, Gafsa, he delivers diverse courses, including optics, astrophysics, and renewable energy

. His academic leadership includes serving as the coordinator for the Master of Research in Physics program since 2022

. He actively mentors students in cutting-edge research on hybrid perovskites and energy systems

. His work bridges academia and practical applications, contributing to renewable energy innovations and sustainable material development

. His dedication to teaching and research exemplifies his commitment to scientific excellence

Research Focus

Dr. Mohamed Ben Bechir’s research centers on hybrid organic-inorganic materials, perovskites, and renewable energy solutions . He investigates materials like halide-based perovskites and energy-efficient ceramics for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications . His work on lithium orthophosphates and hybrid compounds has implications for energy storage and sustainability . Through innovative synthesis and characterization techniques, his research aims to enhance energy systems’ efficiency and environmental compatibility . Dr. Ben Bechir’s commitment to exploring advanced materials positions him as a leader in renewable energy and materials science . His research actively addresses the challenges of modern energy demands .

Publications Top Notes

Exploring Photoconduction Mechanisms in Lead-Free Cs3Sb2I9 Single Crystal Thin Films (2024, Optical Materials)
Exploring Photoexcitation Effects on Cs3Bi2Br9 Perovskite Single Crystal Properties (2024, Optical Materials, cited by: 2)
From Molecular Salt to Layered Network: Cation-Driven Tuning of Band Gap, Structure, and Charge Transport in A3Bi2I9 (A = Cs, Rb) Perovskites (2024, RSC Advances, cited by: 1)
Investigating the Electrical and Optical Characteristics of Lead-Free All-Inorganic Cs3Sb2Br9 Single Crystals (2024, Optical Materials, cited by: 2)
Vibrational Spectroscopic, Optical Properties, and Electrical Conduction Mechanism of Lead-Free Perovskite Cs2ZnCl4 (2024, Chemistry Africa)
Understanding Charge Transport and Dielectric Relaxation Properties in Lead-Free Cs2ZrCl6 Nanoparticles (2024, RSC Advances, cited by: 3)
Structural, Morphological, Electrical, and Dielectric Properties of Na2Cu5(Si2O7)2 for ASSIBs (2024, RSC Advances, cited by: 2)
Investigation of Optical, Dielectric, and Charge Transfer Properties in Lead-Free Double Perovskite Cs2MSbBr6 (M = Cu, Ag) (2024, Ionics, cited by: 4)