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Samer Husni Abdel Razzaq Zyoud

  • Samer Husni Abdel Razzaq Zyoud

  • Senior Lecturer
  • Ext: 6439
  • CV

Samer H. Zyoud holds a Ph.D. in Applied and Engineering Physics from Universiti Sains Malaysia, specializing in semiconductor fabrication, thin films, epitaxy, and nanostructures. With a distinguished 21-year academic career, he is a faculty member who coordinates the Advanced Nanotechnology Research Group. He has made significant contributions to the scientific community, evidenced by over 100 research papers in leading international journals, six patents, and numerous books and book chapters. The individual's expertise encompasses semiconductor materials and devices, nano-metal oxide and chalcogenide thin films and powders, organic thin films, and organic Schottky diodes. His knowledge also extends to polymer composites and nanocomposites, graphene oxide, bioceramics, semiconductor lasers, water treatment, antimicrobials, and nanophotocatalytic materials. He is proficient in device design, with experience in diodes, MSM sensors, photodiodes, silver nanowire-based optoelectronics, and solar cells. He is a committed peer reviewer and editor for several high-impact journals. Additionally, he holds committee memberships on the academic reputation, the scientific research, the annual plan and budget, and the internationalization committees.

Education
  • Ph.D. in Applied and Engineering Physics, Semiconductor Fabrication (Thin Film, Epitaxy, and Nanostructures), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, 2024
  • MSc in Physics- Applications of Laser in Communications, University of Baghdad, Iraq, 2003
  • BSc in Physics, University of Mousel, Iraq, 2001
Experience
  • Senior Lecturer in College of Humanities and Sciences, Ajman University, UAE ( 2021 -present)
  • Lecturer in College of Humanities and Sciences, Ajman University, UAE ( 2011 -2021)
  • Lecturer in College of Education, Ajman University, UAE, (2003 -2011) - PT
Teaching Area
  • Engineering Physics I, Engineering Physics II, Modern Physics, Pre-physics, Environmental Science, Science of Energy and Global Environment, Astronomy, Engineering Mathematics I, Engineering Mathematics II, Engineering Mathematics III, Engineering Mathematics IV, Principle of Mathematics, Math for Management, Research Methodology.
Research
  • Sensors, Solar Energy and Photovoltaics, Photocatalysis in Water Treatment, Semiconductor Physics, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Environmental Technology, Laser Technology, Optical Physics, Thin Film Technology, Nanoparticle Catalysis, Educational Technologies,
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • The 10th Undergraduate Research Competition 2024 in Abu Dhabi University, (Winner)
  • Mentor of 2 projects in the Expo Live University Innovation Programme 2023 at Expo City Dubai, Nov. 4, 2023
  • Mentor of 3 projects in the 10th Undergraduate Research Competition 2023 in Abu Dhabi University, May 18, 2023
  • Participant with an abstract in the Excellence, Gifted Education, Innovation, & Creativity in Basic-Higher Education, Ajman - UAE, June 10-12, 2021.
  • Facilitated 9 student abstracts at the Excellence, Gifted Education, Innovation, & Creativity in Basic-Higher Education, Ajman - UAE, June 10-12, 2021
  • THE BIG 5 Solar International Building & Construction Show. 25-28 Nov. 2019, Dubai.
  • Physics Open Day (FUNtastic FZX 2019). American University of Sharjah (AUS). FEB 14, 2019. Sharjah.
  • THE BIG 5 Solar International Building & Construction Show, NOV. 26 – 29 ,2018, Dubai.
  • 2018 5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Applications, in UAEU. FEB 25 - 27, 2018. Al Ain.
  • 15th UAE Math Day, March, 2017, Sharjeh University
  • 14th UAE Math Day, March, 2016, Newyoork Universi
  • 13th UAE Math Day, March, 2015, Sorbonne University
  • Attend a FANR – hosted public forum in Fujairah , Jan. 2015
  • 10th UAE Math Day, April, 2012, AUS
  • 9th UAE Math Day, April 9-10, 2011, AU
  • Professional Skills development program, Skyline University College, 18th April to !9th April 2011
  • International Conference on Advanced Materials, (IWAM), RAK CAM in 20-22 February 2011, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
  • First United Arab Emirates Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry ECPAC11, March 1-3, 2011, AUS.
  • National Conference on Business Constancy and Strategic Expansion, 7th April 2011, Sharjah, UAE.
  • International Conference on Advanced Materials, (IWAM), RAK CAM in 21-23 February 2010, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Distinguished achievements award from Ajman University, Feb. 03, 2024
  • PI-Investigator: Samer H. Zyoud. Project: “Novel Laser-Assisted Chemical Bath Process Growth of Metal Oxide Thin Films: An Outstanding Advancement for Metal-Semiconductor-Metal Photodetectors.” DGRS Reference No.: 2023-IRG-HBS-11
  • Finance Manager at the International Conference on Fractional Differentiation and its Applications (ICFDA 2022), Ajman University, 14-16 March 2023 (Hybrid).
  • Golden Award for the project “Laser Assisted Synthesis of Silver Nanowires for Enhancement of Properties: Adhesion, Transmission, and Conductivity” at the 13th UNIMAS Research and Development Exposition, Malaysia, 15-16 June 2022.
  • Silver Award for the project “Fast and Excellent Enhanced Water Organic Contamination Treatment by Photodegradation Using Al and/or Ag Doped Zinc Oxide Nanopowders Under UV And Blue Laser Irradiation” at the 13th UNIMAS Research and Development Exposition, Malaysia, 15-16 June 2022.
  • PI-Investigator: Samer H. Zyoud. Project: “Water Organic Contamination Treatment by Photodegradation Using a Laser-Assisted Chemical Bath Technique of Metal Oxide Nanostructure (Thin Film and Nanopowder).” DGRS Reference No.: 2022-IDG-HBS-17
  • PI-Investigator: Samer H. Zyoud. Project: “Photoactive Metal Oxide Immobilized MOF-Biopolymeric Composite Membranes for High COD Water Purification.” DGRS Reference No.: 2022-IRG-HBS-1
  • Moderator at the 3rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Multi-Disciplinary Research (ICRTMDR2020), Maldives (Virtual), International.
  • The third place in the field of distinguished research in the College of Humanities and Science for the academic year 2019-2020
  • Co-Investigator: Samer H. Zyoud. Funded by the Ministry of Education in KSA for project number KKU-IFP2-DB-1.
  • Co-Investigator: Samer H. Zyoud. Funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, through the program of research project funding after publication, Grant NO.44-PRFA-P-100.
  • Co-Investigator: Samer H. Zyoud. Funded by The Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS) at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia, under grant number RCAMS/KKU/017-22.
  • Co-Investigator: Samer H. Zyoud. Funded by the Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through grant PCSED-020-18 under the Promising Centre for Sensors and Electronic Devices (PCSED) at Najran University.
  • Co-Investigator: Samer H. Zyoud. Funded by Seuz Canal University and the Research Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS) at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia, under grant number RCAMS/KKU/017-22.
  • Funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University through the research group program number: R.G.P.1/244/43.
  • Member at APS Journals
  • Member at Academia.edu.
  • Current Guest Editor at the “Catalysis Research Journal”, 2023-2024
  • Member at African Physical Society