Ion Tirca | Physicist | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Dr. Ion Tirca | Physicist | Distinguished Scientist Award

University of Craiova | Romania

Dr. Ion Tirca is a physicist and materials science researcher specializing in photonic processing, thin films, and laser–matter interaction. His academic formation includes a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, a master’s degree in physics, a PhD in sciences, and a postdoctoral research program at the University of Craiova, where he also contributed as a project manager in an entrepreneurial education initiative. He has held research positions at the National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics and at INCESA, focusing on advanced materials, pulsed laser deposition, and optical properties of functional surfaces. Dr. Tirca has authored 7 scientific documents, accumulated 43 citations from 38 citing documents, and holds an h-index of 4, reflecting the visibility and impact of his contributions. His publications in ISI-rated journals address topics such as Mg–Al layered double hydroxide thin films, WO₃ optical behavior, dopant effects, and biocompatible composite coatings. His research interests include laser deposition technologies, optical materials, nanostructures, biomaterials, and condensed matter physics. He has also participated in academic dissemination activities and contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations. Committed to advancing both scientific knowledge and applied research, Dr. Tirca continues to explore innovative photonic techniques for developing next-generation functional materials.

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Featured Publications

Tirca, I., Mitran, V., Marascu, V., Brajnicov, S., Ion, V., Stokker-Cheregi, F., Popovici, I. A., Cimpean, A., Dinca, V., & Dinescu, M. (2017). In vitro testing of curcumin-based composite coatings as antitumoral systems against osteosarcoma cells. Applied Surface Science, 425, 1040–1051.

Vlad, A., Birjega, R., Tirca, I., Matei, A., Mardare, C. C., Hassel, A. W., Nedelcea, A., Dinescu, M., & Zavoianu, R. (2018). Pulsed laser deposition of functionalized Mg–Al layered double hydroxide thin films. Applied Physics A, 124, 152.

Tirca, I., Boerasu, I., Radu, M.-S., & Osiac, M. (2021). Refractive index of WO₃ thin films grown under various temperatures determined by the Swanepoel method. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 620, 413266.

Osiac, M., Boerasu, I., Radu, M.-S., Jigau, M., & Tirca, I. (2021). Influence of iron as a dopant on the refractive index of WO₃. Materials, 14(19), 5845.

Osiac, M., Satulu, V., Jigau, M., Tirca, I., & Tudorascu, I. R. (2023). Influence of substrate temperature on the structural and chemical properties of iron-doped WO₃ films prepared by PLD. Applied Physics A, 129, 544.

Narinder Kaur | Emerging Research Trends | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Narinder Kaur | Emerging Research Trends | Best Researcher Award

Jaypee Institute of information and technology Noida | India

Dr. Narinder Kaur is an accomplished physicist and researcher specializing in 2D materials, photoelectrochemical water splitting, photodetectors, thermoelectricity, and nanoscale characterization techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, AFM, ellipsometry, and electrospinning. She earned her Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, focusing on the growth, structural, optoelectronic, and photoelectrochemical properties of 2D transition metal chalcogenides and their heterostructures. She holds an M.Tech in Nanoscience and Technology and an M.Sc. in Physics, both with top distinctions. Dr. Kaur has extensive research experience as a senior research fellow, teaching assistant, and trainer in advanced spectroscopy and microscopy techniques, and has mentored numerous M.Tech and Ph.D. students in projects involving heterostructure synthesis, thermoelectric materials, and defect engineering of 2D materials. She has contributed to high-impact publications in reputed journals including ACS Applied Energy Materials, RSC Journal of Materials Chemistry C, and Small, and presented her work at international conferences. Dr. Kaur has expertise in material synthesis, device fabrication, and characterization, and has demonstrated leadership in managing central research facilities. Her work advances energy conversion, photodetection, and nanoscale material science, earning her recognition in the field of condensed matter physics and nanotechnology.

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Featured Publications

Kaur, N., & Sharma, D. (2025). “Design and optimization of MoS2 nanolayers for sustainable waste water treatment and photoelectrochemical hydrogen production.” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

Kaur, N., & Sharma, D. (2025). “Optimized Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting via Orientation-Controlled Growth of 2D In2S3 Nanoflakes by Chemical Vapor Deposition.” ACS Applied Energy Materials.

Kaur, N., Ghosh, A., & Rohtagi, B. (2025). “Synthesis of Au nanoparticles and functionalization of In2S3 nanoflowers for enhanced photoelectrochemical performance.” Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry.

Kaur, N., Kodan, N., Sharma, D., Ghosh, A., Bisht, P., Singh, R., & Mehta, B. R. (2025). “2D-In2S3 nanoflakes/1D-WO3 nanorods heterojunction with enhanced absorption and photoresponse for photoelectrochemical water splitting.” Renewable Energy.

Bisht, P., Belle, B. D., Aggarwal, P., Ghosh, A., Xing, W., Kaur, N., Singh, J. P., & Mehta, B. R. (2024). “Gas Sensing Properties of PLD Grown 2D SnS Film: Effect of Film Thickness, Metal Nanoparticle Decoration, and In Situ KPFM Investigation.” Small.