Prof. Dr. Salah Abdulrhmann, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt, Saudi Arabia
Professor Salah Aldeen Galal Abdulrhmann is a distinguished academic in the field of Laser Physics, currently serving as a faculty member at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, while on leave from Assiut University, Egypt. With over two decades of experience in both academic and industrial environments, his work focuses on semiconductor lasers, terahertz pulse amplification, and optical communication systems. He is renowned for his pioneering research on the dynamics and noise of semiconductor lasers used in fiber communication systems. His impressive career includes numerous collaborations with international researchers and several prestigious fellowships, such as his postdoctoral research at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in South Korea. Professor Abdulrhmann is passionate about teaching, having led courses in various physics subjects, including laser physics and quantum mechanics, at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
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Summary of Suitability for the Research for Best Researcher Award
Professor Salah Aldeen Galal Abdulrhmann is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Laser Physics, with a deep focus on the modeling, simulation, and analysis of semiconductor lasers (SLs) and their applications in optical communication systems. His impressive body of work spans across the development of devices for THz pulse amplification and generation, and the examination of semiconductor lasers under optical feedback. Professor Abdulrhmann’s expertise is further evidenced by his collaborations with international researchers, including those at Furukawa Company in Japan, and his postdoctoral experience at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in South Korea. He has contributed to advancing technology in reducing noise and improving the performance of SLs used in fiber amplifier systems.
His extensive research output and practical applications in the field of optical communication systems demonstrate his ability to push boundaries in a highly technical area of physics. Furthermore, his qualifications, including a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics, and experience in both academic and industrial settings, reflect his versatility and capacity for pioneering research.
🎓 Education
Professor Salah Aldeen Galal Abdulrhmann obtained his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics with a focus on semiconductor lasers from Assiut University, Egypt, in 2007. His doctoral research, titled “Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Dynamics and Noise in Semiconductor Lasers for Optical Communication Systems,” was conducted at Kanazawa University, Japan. Prior to that, he completed his Master of Science in Theoretical Physics (condensed matter) at Assiut University in 1998, where his dissertation examined the thermal and laser initiation of solid explosives. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Assiut University, Egypt, in 1994, where he earned the highest GPA in his department. Throughout his education, he received multiple graduate student research assistantships, including at the prestigious Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University.
💼 Professional Experience
Professor Abdulrhmann’s professional experience spans both academic and industrial sectors. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor at Jazan University, where he teaches courses on various physics topics, including general and medical physics, quantum mechanics, and laser physics. His previous experience includes positions as an Assistant Professor at both Jazan and Assiut Universities, where he contributed to the development of undergraduate and graduate courses in physics. Additionally, he worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in South Korea, specializing in the simulation of THz pulse amplification devices. Professor Abdulrhmann has also collaborated with researchers at Furikawa Company in Japan, where he contributed to improving the performance of semiconductor lasers in optical communication systems. His teaching and research work have made a significant impact on students and the scientific community.
🏅 Awards and Recognition
Professor Abdulrhmann’s career has been marked by numerous prestigious awards and fellowships. Among his notable honors is a postdoctoral fellowship supported by KOSEF at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Republic of Korea. He has also been recognized for his contributions to research in optoelectronics, including receiving funding from the Foundation for C&C Promotion to present his work at the SPIE International Conference of Optoelectronics in San Jose, USA. Professor Abdulrhmann’s academic excellence was acknowledged early on when he achieved the highest GPA in the Physics Department at Assiut University in 1994 and 1996. He has been an active member of prominent scientific organizations, including the IEEE and the Japan Society of Applied Physics. His research has earned him recognition from both the academic community and industry leaders.
🌍 Research Skills On Physics
Professor Abdulrhmann is highly skilled in the simulation, modeling, and analysis of semiconductor lasers and devices used in optical communication systems. He is an expert in finite difference time domain (FDTD) simulators, which he has utilized to develop new approaches for semiconductor laser dynamics and noise reduction. His research focuses on THz pulse amplification and generation, as well as the behavior of solid explosives when heated by lasers. Additionally, he has significant expertise in analyzing the dynamics of semiconductor lasers under optical feedback and in optical fiber amplifiers. His collaborative work with industry researchers, particularly in Japan, has led to advancements in reducing noise and production costs for semiconductor lasers. His deep understanding of theoretical physics, mathematics, and computational methods has driven significant progress in his field, making him a leader in laser physics and optical communication research.
Publication Top Notes
- An improved analysis of semiconductor laser dynamics under strong optical feedback
Authors: SG Abdulrhmann, M Ahmed, T Okamoto, W Ishimori, M Yamada
Journal: IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, 9 (5), 1265-1274
Citations: 85
Year: 2003
- New model of analysis of semiconductor laser dynamics under strong optical feedback in fiber communication systems
Authors: S Abdulrhmann, M Ahmed, M Yamada
Journal: Physics and Simulation of Optoelectronic Devices XI, 4986, 490-501
Citations: 35
Year: 2003
- A multimode simulation model of mode-competition low-frequency noise in semiconductor lasers
Authors: M Ahmed, M Yamada, S Abdulrhmann
Journal: Fluctuation and Noise Letters, 1 (03), L163-L170
Citations: 32
Year: 2001
- Numerical modeling of the route‐to‐chaos of semiconductor lasers under optical feedback and its dependence on the external‐cavity length
Authors: M Ahmed, M Yamada, S Abdulrhmann
Journal: International Journal of Numerical Modelling: Electronic Networks, Devices
Citations: 23
Year: 2009
- Influence of nonlinear gain and nonradiative recombination on the quantum noise in InGaAsP semiconductor lasers
Authors: S Abdulrhmann, M Ahmed, M Yamada
Journal: Optical Review, 9, 260-268
Citations: 21
Year: 2002
- Analysis of dynamics and intensity noise of semiconductor lasers under strong optical feedback
Authors: S Abdulrhmann, M Ahmed, T Okamoto, W Ishimori, M Yamada
Journal: Conference Series-Institute of Physics, 174, 409-414
Citations: 9
Year: 2003
- Theoretical modeling of the dynamics of a semiconductor laser subject to double-reflector optical feedback
Authors: A Bakry, S Abdulrhmann, M Ahmed
Journal: Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics, 122, 960-969
Citations: 7
Year: 2016
- Numerical modeling of the output and operations of semiconductor lasers subject to strong optical feedback and its dependence on the linewidth‐enhancement factor
Authors: S Abdulrhmann, M Yamada, M Ahmed
Journal: International Journal of Numerical Modelling: Electronic Networks, Devices
Citations: 7
Year: 2011
- A novel model of semiconductor laser operation under strong optical feedback
Authors: S Abdulrhmann, T Okamoto, M Yamada
Journal: Conference Digest-IEEE International Semiconductor Laser Conference, 101-102
Citations: 7
Year: 2002
- Dynamics and noise of fiber-grating semiconductor lasers affected by the line-width enhancement factor
Authors: S Abdulrhmann
Journal: Turkish Journal of Physics, 36 (2), 225-233
Citations: 5
Year: 2012