Dr. Habtamu Etefa | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Researcher, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

 

🧑‍🔬 Habtamu Fekadu Etefa, Ph.D. is a dedicated postdoctoral researcher at Walter Sisulu University, South Africa. With a Ph.D. in Physics from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, he specializes in materials science and nanotechnology, making significant contributions to renewable energy and solar cell technology.

Education

🎓 Education: Dr. Etefa earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology in 2020. He also holds an MSc in Physics from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.

Experience

💼 Experience: Currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Walter Sisulu University, Dr. Etefa has supervised five postgraduate students, published eleven research papers, and authored three book chapters. He has reviewed articles for two journals, delivered three invited talks, and evaluated fifteen external MSc theses. Additionally, he has organized and participated in various national and international conferences and academic committees.

Research Interest

🔬 Research Interests: Dr. Etefa focuses on the preparation and characterization of nanomaterials, dye-sensitized solar cells, energy conversion, and materials for photovoltaics. His expertise includes deep science research and data science, aiming to produce high-impact publications and facilitate technology transfer.

Awards

🏆 Awards: Dr. Etefa has received several awards, including recognition for organizing international conferences and serving as an invited speaker at various prestigious events. His efforts in academic and research coordination have earned him multiple accolades.

Publications Top Notes

📚 Publications: Dr. Etefa has an extensive list of publications in high-impact journals. Here are a few notable ones:

1. Green Synthesis of Nickel Oxide NPs Incorporating Carbon Dots for Antimicrobial Activities
   • Published in: ACS Omega (2023)
   • DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05204
2. Modification of Flexible Electrodes for P-Type (Nickel Oxide) Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Performance Based on the Cellulose Nanofiber Film
   • Published in: ACS Omega (2023)
   • DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c00383
3. Enhanced Photosensitization by Carbon Dots Co-adsorbing with Dye on p-Type Semiconductor (Nickel Oxide) Solar Cells
   • Published in: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2020)
   • DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c02413
4. Hybridization of Nickel Oxide Nanoparticle with Carbon Dots and its Application for Antibacterial Activities
   • Published in: Journal of Biological Luminescence (2022)
   • DOI: 10.1002/bio.4241
5. Preparation of Cellulose Nanofiber-based Flexible Dye-sensitized Solar Cells
   • Published in: Carbohydrate Polymers Technologies and Applications (2022)
   • DOI: 10.1016/j.carpta.2022.100213