Graphene and Semiconductors

Biography

Dr.Mohammed Khenfouch, a 34 years old nano materials scientist and professional Physicist, originally from the North African country of Morocco, holds an undergraduate degree in solid-state physics, from the University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah (USMBA) of Fez, Morocco. His keen interest led him to complete doctoral studies in Physics at the same university, which culminated in a Summa Cum Laude merit award (Très honorable) for his novel research on optoelectronic applications. His interest in this field took flight during his MSc studies (Master in physics of materials and nanostructures) and has persisted till now, after he completed his PhD studies in July 2013, in the group of polymers and nanomaterials of the USMBA with a thesis titled: Elaboration and Physical and chemical studies of Graphene based nanocomposites for optoelectronic applications. His PhD study involved nanocomposites and devices for energy and optoelectronic applications inc. Solar cells, LEDs and Gas sensors.Mohammed undertook a postdoctoral position within the UNESCO-UNISA AFRICA Chair in Nano sciences and Nanotechnology at the College of science, engineering and technology of the University of South Africa. Mohammed has gained some 8 years of in-depth knowledge and experience in the multi-disciplinary field of nano sciences and nanotechnology, with a specific focus on photonics, optics, optoelectronics and smart nanomaterials including Graphene materials. Mohammed has produced several peer reviewed outcomes. Being involved in numerous international organizations, Mohammed is an active member of African Network as well as The American association for science and technology (AASCIT), Unesco-Unisa Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (U2ACN2) and The Arab Scientific Community Organization (ARSCO). In addition, Mohammed served as adjudicator for many prestigious International programs and reviewed for many prestigious publishing groups. Moreover, he participated in the organization of many big events and the most recent one was NanoAfrica2016. Currently, Mohammed is the founder-chairman of Africa Graphene Center.

Research Interest

Mohammed’s current research focus on the design, growth, and development of smart nanomaterials for optical and optoelectronic, energy conversion and water cleaning applications via a low cost and Eco-friendly methods. His research interest is focused on multifunctional nano materials and nano composites, which represents the most common, most diverse, and probably the richest class of materials in terms of physical, chemical, and structural properties. The combinations of such variety of properties and applications with the unique effects of nano materials of low-dimensionality make the studies of these novel nano structures a very important issue of research and development from both fundamental and industrial standpoints. Additionally, he has also developed strong entrepreneurial instincts, which have not only led to several awards, but have also guided his research to yield devices with commercial potential.