WAQAR ALI MEMON

PhD & Postdoctoral Researcher in Organic Electronics
Shenzhen, CN.

About

Highly accomplished PhD and Postdoctoral Researcher with over six years of expertise in organic electronics, specializing in the device engineering, physics, and fabrication of high-performance Organic Solar Cells (OSCs) and Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs). Authored 18+ SCI-indexed publications (h-index 9) on morphology optimization and advanced device fabrication, consistently driving innovation in organic semiconductor performance and stability. Eager to leverage deep analytical skills and a proven track record in materials characterization to advance cutting-edge research and development in optoelectronic applications.

Work

Southern University of Science and Technology
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Postdoctoral Researcher

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

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Summary

Led advanced research on organic photovoltaic devices and structural characterization for optoelectronic applications, driving innovation in organic electronics.

Highlights

Led advanced research projects focused on enhancing OPV device performance and stability, contributing to multiple high-impact publications (e.g., ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, EnergyChem).

Directed comprehensive structural characterization of organic semiconductors using techniques like 2D-GIWAXS, XPS, and SEM/TEM to optimize optoelectronic properties.

Developed novel device fabrication techniques for bulk-heterojunction and quasi-planar heterojunction OSCs, achieving improved efficiencies and device longevity.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to translate research findings into practical applications, fostering innovation in organic electronics.

Mentored junior researchers in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing, enhancing team productivity and knowledge transfer.

National Center for Nanoscience & Technology (NCNST), UCAS
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PhD Researcher

Beijing, Beijing, China

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Summary

Conducted extensive research on organic semiconductors, focusing on morphology optimization and structural characterization for high-performance OSCs and OFETs.

Highlights

Pioneered morphology optimization strategies for organic semiconductors, leading to significant performance enhancements in OSCs and OFETs.

Executed in-depth structural characterization using advanced analytical techniques (e.g., 2D-GIWAXS, XPS, FTIR) to elucidate fundamental device physics.

Authored and co-authored over 18 SCI-indexed publications (h-index 9), including multiple first-author papers in high-impact journals (e.g., Advanced Functional Materials, Macromolecular Rapid Communications).

Developed and refined device fabrication protocols for high-performance organic electronic devices, achieving precise control over material orientation and structure.

Successfully defended a PhD thesis on 'Structural characterization and orientation control of organic semiconductors for device applications,' demonstrating expertise in the field.

Education

National Center for Nanoscience & Technology (NCNST), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS)
Beijing, Beijing, China

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Doctorate (PhD)

Condensed Matter Physics

Courses

Structural characterization and orientation control of organic semiconductors for device applications (Thesis)

Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT)
Beijing, Beijing, China

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Master of Science (MS)

Material Science & Engineering

Courses

Orientation-induced polymer crystallization by employing the oriented polymeric substrate (Thesis)

Awards

Excellent International Student

Awarded By

National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST)

Recognized for outstanding academic and research achievements as an international student.

Outstanding International Student

Awarded By

National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST)

Awarded for exceptional performance and contributions as an international student.

NCNST Director Outstanding Scholarship

Awarded By

National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST)

Received a prestigious scholarship from the NCNST Director for academic excellence.

Excellent International Student

Awarded By

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS)

Acknowledged for high academic standing and contributions as an international student.

NCNST Fellowship for Doctoral Degree Program

Awarded By

National Center for Nanoscience and Technology

Awarded a fellowship to support doctoral studies at NCNST.

Publications

Photovoltaic Potential Exploration of Chlorine-mediated Nitro-Functionalized Non-fullerene Acceptors Enables Binary Organic Solar Cells with 20.0% Efficiency

Summary

First Author publication on chlorine-mediated nitro-functionalized non-fullerene acceptors for binary OSCs with 20.0% efficiency (In preparation).

High-Performance Intrinsically-Stretchable Organic Solar Cells Enabled by Electron Acceptors with Flexible Linkers

Published by

Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Summary

Equal Contribution publication on stretchable OSCs enabled by flexible electron acceptors (Accepted).

Molecular Design of Dimeric Acceptor Enables Binary Organic Solar Cells with 19.78% Efficiency and Enhanced Stability

Published by

Advanced Materials

Summary

Equal Contribution publication on dimeric acceptors enabling high-efficiency and stable binary OSCs (Accepted).

Electret-Inspired Charge-Injected Hydrogel for Scar-Free Healing of Bacterially Infected Burns Through Bioelectrical Stimulation and Immune Modulation

Published by

Advanced Science

Summary

Coauthor Contribution publication on hydrogel for scar-free burn healing.

Photovoltaic Potential of Nitro-Functionalized Non-fullerene Acceptors Depends on Its Bonding Site

Published by

Chem

Summary

Equal Contribution publication on nitro-functionalized non-fullerene acceptors (In submission).

Dimerized Acceptors with Conjugate - Break Linker Enable Highly Efficient and Mechanically Robust Organic Solar Cells

Published by

Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Summary

Equal Contribution publication on dimerized acceptors for highly efficient and robust OSCs.

Unlocking Photovoltaic Potential: Leveraging Unique Diazo Multimembered Ring Acceptors

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Energy & Environmental Science

Summary

Equal Contribution publication on leveraging diazo multimembered ring acceptors for photovoltaic potential.

Synergistic design of imidazole-based polymer donors for enhanced organic solar cell efficiency

Published by

ACS: The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters

Summary

Equal Contribution publication on imidazole-based polymer donors for enhanced OSC efficiency.

Dual Additive Strategy with Quasi-Planar Heterojunction Architecture Assisted in Morphology Optimization for High-Efficiency Organic Solar Cells

Published by

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Summary

First Author publication on morphology optimization for high-efficiency OSCs.

Recent Development in Solid Additives Enables High-performance Organic Solar Cells

Published by

EnergyChem

Summary

First Author publication on solid additives for high-performance OSCs.

Pseudo-halogen regulation of benzimidazole small molecule acceptor to optimize molecular crystallinity in Q-PHJ organic solar cells

Published by

Chemical Engineering Journal

Summary

Equal Contribution publication on pseudo-halogen regulation for optimizing molecular crystallinity in Q-PHJ OSCs.

Preparation, characterization of physical activated carbon and its energetic application for all-solid-state supercapacitors

Published by

ACS Omega

Summary

Coauthor Contribution publication on activated carbon for supercapacitors.

Utilizing ternary strategy to reduce the influence of polymer batch-to-batch variations in organic solar cells

Published by

Solar RRL

Summary

Equal Contribution publication on ternary strategy for reducing polymer batch variations in OSCs.

Top and bottom electrode optimization enabled high-performance flexible and semi-transparent organic solar cells

Published by

Material Chemistry Frontiers

Summary

Coauthor Contribution publication on electrode optimization for flexible and semi-transparent OSCs.

Accelerated skin wound healing using flexible photovoltaic-bioelectrode electrical stimulation

Published by

Micromachines

Summary

Coauthor Contribution publication on photovoltaic-bioelectrode for wound healing.

Simultaneously decreasing the bandgap and Voc loss in efficient ternary organic solar cells

Published by

Advanced Energy Materials

Summary

Coauthor Contribution publication on reducing bandgap and Voc loss in ternary OSCs.

The role of entropy gains in the exciton separation in organic solar cells

Published by

Macromolecular Rapid Communication

Summary

Coauthor Contribution publication on entropy gains in exciton separation in OSCs.

Alignment of organic conjugated molecules for high-performance device applications

Published by

Macromolecular Rapid Communications

Summary

First Author publication on aligning organic conjugated molecules for device applications.

Precise control of crystal orientation control of conjugated molecules enables anisotropic transport properties

Published by

Advanced Functional Materials

Summary

First Author publication on crystal orientation control for anisotropic transport properties.

Synergistic effect of solvent and epitaxy on the formation of anisotropic structures of P3HT and P3HT/PCBM films

Published by

Journal of Physical Chemistry B

Summary

First Author publication on solvent and epitaxy effects on anisotropic film structures.

Languages

English

Fluent

Urdu

Fluent

Sindhi

Native

Chinese

Basic

Skills

Device Engineering & Fabrication

Organic Solar Cells (OSCs), Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs), Bulk-heterojunction, Layer-by-layer fabrication, Quasi-planar heterojunction, Anisotropic structures (FET), Electrode deposition, Advanced device fabrication techniques.

Materials Science & Characterization

Organic semiconductors, Morphology optimization, Structural characterization, 2D-GIWAXS, XPS, FTIR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, SEM/TEM imaging, AFM analysis, Contact angle measurements, Clean lab protocols, Materials management, Safety protocols.

Device Testing & Analysis

Solar simulator operations, TPC/TPV testing, FTPS analysis, Keithley measurements, Device physics, Optoelectronic applications.

Research & Development

Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) devices, Organic Light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), Experimental design, Data analysis, Problem-solving, Interdisciplinary collaboration.

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office, OriginLab, Mendeley, EndNote, Fit2D, SQ-VLA.

Scientific Communication

Scientific writing, Manuscript polishing, English speaking/writing, Technical presentations.

References

Prof. Feng He

Postdoctoral Supervisor, Shenzhen Grubbs Institute and Department of Chemistry, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China. Email: hef@sustech.edu.cn

Prof. Zhixiang Wei

PhD Supervisor, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST), UCAS, Beijing, China. Email: weizx@nanoctr.cn