Juliana Eccher | Physics of Condensed Matter | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Juliana Eccher | Physics of Condensed Matter | Best Researcher Award 

Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil

Prof. Juliana Eccher is a distinguished physicist specialising in liquid crystals, organic electronics, and optoelectronic devices. She earned her PhD in Physics from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil in 2014 under the supervision of Ivan Helmuth Bechtold, following her MSc (2010) and dual undergraduate degrees in Licenciatura (2006) and Bacharelado (2008) in Physics, also from UFSC. She holds a CNPq Research Productivity scholarship (Level C) and has been deeply involved in research and education in exact and earth sciences since. Prof. Eccher has published over 27 academic documents, which have together amassed approximately 575 citations, and her h-index stands at 12. Her work focuses on the synthesis, characterisation and application of discotic and columnar liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, doped nanocomposites including metallic nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes, and thin-film alignment techniques for advanced optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices. She has led and participated in multiple funded research projects domestically and internationally, including Projects in organic charge transfer, solar cell applications, and photophysics of luminescent liquid crystals. Her contributions also include supervising graduate and postgraduate students, coordinating extension and outreach activities, and regularly reviewing for international journals. Proficient in laboratory techniques for structural, optical, and electronic characterisation, she integrates research with teaching and community engagement to advance both scientific knowledge and application in sustainable technologies.

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Featured Publications 

Stadtlober, C. H., Olegario, J. E. S., Mezalira, D. Z., Bock, H., Franca, L. G., Monkman, A. P., & Eccher, J. (2025). Homeotropic alignment and delayed fluorescence of thin films of a columnar liquid crystal doped with multiwalled carbon nanotubes. Liquid Crystals. Advance online publication.

Liguori, D., Kern, B. S., Eising, R., Mezalira, D. Z., Nome, R. C., Ely, F., Gallardo, H., Bock, H., Bechtold, I. H., & Eccher, J. (2025). Surface plasmon-dependent photoluminescence in a columnar liquid crystal doped with metallic nanoparticles. Liquid Crystals. Advance online publication.

Avila, L. B., Chulkin, P., Serrano, P. A., Dreyer, J. P., Berteau-Rainville, M., Orgiu, E., Franca, L. D. L., Zimmermann, L. M., Bock, H., Faria, G. C., … (2024). Perylene-based columnar liquid crystal: Revealing resistive switching for nonvolatile memory devices. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 413, 124757.

Alves, A. L., Bernardino, S. V., Stadtlober, C. H., Girotto, E., Farias, G., do Nascimento, R. M., Curcio, S. F., Cazati, T., Dotto, M. E. R., Eccher, J., … (2023). Charge carrier transport in perylene-based and pyrene-based columnar liquid crystals. Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry, 19, 128.

Silva, F. N., Luciano, H. M., Stadtlober, C. H., Farias, G., Durola, F., Eccher, J., Bechtold, I. H., Bock, H., Gallardo, H., & Vieira, A. A. (2023). Dissymmetric triaryltriazines: Small mass columnar glasses. Chemistry – A European Journal, 29(46), e202301319.

Zeeshan Ali – Solid-State Physics – Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Zeeshan Ali - Solid-State Physics - Best Researcher Award 

National Yunlin University of Science and Technology - Taiwan

Author Profile

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Zeeshan Ali embarked on his academic journey in mathematics, earning his M.Sc./B.S. in Mathematics from Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan, with a GPA of 3.62/4.0. His deep passion for advanced mathematical concepts led him to pursue higher studies, obtaining an M. Phil. in Mathematics from the International Islamic University Islamabad, where he earned a GPA of 3.96/4.0. Dr. Ali's Ph.D. in Mathematics, completed in 2023, focused on the "Analysis and Applications of Complex Fuzzy Sets and Their Generalizations," further solidifying his foundation in mathematical theory and applications.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Zeeshan Ali’s professional endeavors reflect his commitment to both academia and applied mathematics. His teaching experience includes serving as a Visiting Lecturer at the International Islamic University Islamabad from Fall 2019 to Fall 2022, and as an Assistant Professor at Riphah International University Islamabad from Fall 2023 to Fall 2024. He is also scheduled to continue his work as an Assistant Professor at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology in Taiwan from Fall 2024. Dr. Ali's professional journey has also extended to contributing as a reviewer for numerous esteemed journals, further enhancing his profile in the academic community.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Ali’s research focus centers around advanced topics in mathematics, particularly in fuzzy set theory and decision-making. He has made substantial contributions in the area of solid-state physics, particularly through the application of complex fuzzy sets and their generalizations. His research on picture fuzzy sets and neutrosophic rough sets has been groundbreaking, contributing significantly to decision-making processes and multi-criteria analysis. Dr. Ali’s work on aggregation operators and their applications in multi-criteria decision-making has been recognized globally, as evidenced by his published book chapters and articles in leading journals.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Dr. Zeeshan Ali’s work has had a considerable impact on the fields of fuzzy logic, decision theory, and solid-state physics. His research has been consistently included in the prestigious Stanford University list of top 2% scientists globally, a testament to the high regard his peers have for his contributions. His presence in key mathematical and physics conferences as a speaker has made a lasting influence on both academic and applied research. Dr. Ali is also an active reviewer for over 20 respected journals, further cementing his position as a thought leader in his field.

🏆Academic Cites

The academic citations of Dr. Zeeshan Ali’s work reflect its broad influence and importance. His published work in journals and books on fuzzy sets, neutrosophic sets, and solid-state physics has been cited extensively in research worldwide. His contributions to the field of solid-state physics have set a foundation for new research avenues in both theoretical and applied contexts. His inclusion in Stanford's list of top 2% scientists for multiple years is a clear indicator of the substantial recognition his research has garnered.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Zeeshan Ali’s legacy is defined by his groundbreaking research and his significant role in shaping the field of solid-state physics through mathematical models. Looking ahead, his research is set to explore further applications of fuzzy set theory and neutrosophic rough sets in decision-making and solid-state physics. Dr. Ali aims to continue expanding his contributions to both academia and industry, with plans to collaborate on new projects that bridge mathematical theory with practical solutions. His future contributions promise to solidify his place as a leader in solid-state physics and related fields.

📝Solid-State Physics

Dr. Zeeshan Ali’s expertise in solid-state physics is evident in his application of complex fuzzy sets and neutrosophic decision-making models. His work has made a significant impact on solid-state physics, offering new insights into material properties and decision frameworks. As he continues to explore the intersection of mathematics and solid-state physics, Dr. Ali’s future contributions will undoubtedly lead to innovative solutions in both academic and applied research.

Notable Publication


📝Disturbance Observer-Based Control: Weighted Aggregated Aczel-Alsina Sum Product Assessment Based on Power Operators for Managing Fuzzy 2-Tuple Linguistic Neural Networks

Authors: Ali, Z., Hila, K.

Journal: Cognitive Computation

Year: 2025

Citations: 0


📝A Decision-Making Algorithm with Circular Complex Intuitionistic Fuzzy Information and Their Application in Cognitive Wireless Communications

Authors: Garg, H., Ali, Z., Emam, W.

Journal: Alexandria Engineering Journal

Year: 2025

Citations: 0


📝Analysis of Computer Communication Networks Based on Evaluation of Domination and Double Domination for Interval-Valued T-Spherical Fuzzy Graphs and Their Applications in Decision-Making Problems

Authors: Khan, S.U., Hussain, F., Senapati, T., Esztergár-Kiss, D., Moslem, S.

Journal: Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence

Year: 2025

Citations: 0


📝3D Seismic Analysis of Mine Planning Using Aczel–Alsina Aggregation Operators Based on T-Spherical Fuzzy Information

Authors: Ma, L., Javed, K., Ali, Z., Tehreem, T., Yin, S.

Journal: Scientific Reports

Year: 2024

Citations: 1


📝EDAS Method for Circular Pythagorean Fuzzy with Improved Dombi Power Aggregation Operators and Their Application in Policy Analysis and Decision Support Systems

Authors: Garg, H., Waqas, M., Ali, Z., Emam, W.

Journal: Alexandria Engineering Journal

Year: 2024

Citations: 1


📝Analysis of Renewable Energy Resources Based on Frank Power Aggregation Operators and EDAS Method for Circular Bipolar Complex Fuzzy Uncertainty

Authors: Ali, Z., Ashraf, K., Hayat, K.

Journal: Heliyon

Year: 2024

Citations: 0