Bachelor of Science in Physics
King Khalid University, College of Science and Arts – Bisha,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2011
Grade: Excellent with Second Class Honors
Master of Science in Physics
Cardiff University, School of Physics and Astronomy,
United Kingdom, 2018
Thesis Title: Advanced Semiconductor Laser Characterization
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Condensed Matter Physics and NanotechnologyCardiff University, School of Physics and Astronomy,
United Kingdom, 2023
Thesis Title: Mid-Infrared Wavelength Type-II InAs/GaSb Superlattice for Photodetectors
1. Alshahrani, D. O., Kesaria, M., Anyebe, E. A., Srivastava, V., & Huffaker, D. L. (2022). "Emerging Type‐II Superlattices of InAs/InAsSb and InAs/GaSb for Mid‐Wavelength Infrared Photodetectors." Advanced Photonics Research, 3(2), 2100094. [DOI: 10.1002/adpr.202100094]Zendy+1Orca+1
2. Alshahrani, D., Kesaria, M., Jiménez, J. J., Kwan, D., Srivastava, V., Delmas, M., Morales, F. M., Liang, B., & Huffaker, D. (2023). "Effect of Interfacial Schemes on the Optical and Structural Properties of InAs/GaSb Type-II Superlattices." ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 15(6), 8624–8635. [DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19292]Universidad de Cádiz
3. Kesaria, M., Alshahrani, D., Kwan, D., Anyebe, E., & Srivastava, V. (2021). "Optical and Electrical Performance of 5 µm InAs/GaSb Type-II Superlattice for NOx Sensing Application." Materials Research Bulletin, 142, 111424. [DOI: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2021.111424]
4. Khan, M. I., Mujtaba, A., Alshahrani, D. O., Ezzine, S., & Islam, G. U. (2025). "Electrochemical Properties of MnMoO₄ Nanoparticles for Energy Storage Applications Synthesized via a Green Approach Using Camellia sinensis Extract as a Reducing and Stabilizing Agent." New Journal of Chemistry, 49(3), 1053–1061. [DOI: 10.1039/D4NJ04497E]
5. Khan, M. I., Mujtaba, A., Nadeem, M. A., Majeed, A., Ezzine, S., & Alshahrani, D. O. (2024). "Eco-Friendly Green Synthesis of Fe-Doped WS₂ Using Neem Leaf Extract: Unlocking Large Interlayer Spacing for Improved Capacitance and Rapid Ion Transport." RSC Advances, 14(53), 39727–39739. [DOI: 10.1039/D4RA07012G]
6. Kwan, D. C. M., Kesaria, M., Anyebe, E. A., Alshahrani, D. O., Delmas, M., & Liang, B. L. (2021). "Optical and Structural Investigation of a 10 μm InAs/GaSb Type-II Superlattice on GaAs." Applied Physics Letters, 118(20), 203102. [DOI: 10.1063/5.0045703]
7. Anwar, Y., Khan, M. I., Mujtaba, A., Younas, U., Fatima, M., Alshahrani, D. O., & Ezzine, S. (2025). "Synergistic Enhancement of Electrochemical Performance in g-C₃N₄@SnS₂ Hetero-Structures for Advanced Supercapacitor Applications." Diamond and Related Materials, 112, 112390. [DOI: 10.1016/j.diamond.2025.112390]
8. Alshahrani, D. O., Nadeem, M. A., Mujtaba, A., Khan, M. I., Nasir, A., & Younas, U. (2025). "Tailoring the Tungsten Sulfide Nanoparticles by Nickel Doping for High-Performance Energy Storage Application." Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 102, 101709. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jics.2025.101709]
9. Farooq, M. S., Alshahrani, D. O., Kanwal, S., Farooq, M. U., Ain, Q. U., & Saad, M. (2025). "Enhanced Structural and Optoelectronics Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells via MnSe₂ Incorporation in a MAPbI₃ Absorber Layer." RSC Advances, 15(19), 14893–14902. [DOI: 10.1039/D5RA02254A]RSC Publishing
10. Alshahrani, D. O., Farooq, M. U., Farooq, M. S., Kanwal, S., Ain, Q. U., & Saad, M. (2025). "Enhancing the Charge Extraction in Perovskite Solar Cells Using MnSe Electron Transport Layer for Enhanced Efficiency via Conduction Band Engineering." New Journal of Chemistry, 49(3), 1053–1061. [DOI: 10.1039/D5NJ01447F]
11. Yasin, S., Alshahrani, D.O., Ullah, H. et al. Half-Metallic Ferromagnetism in UCu2X2 (X = P, As) Zintl Compounds: Exploring the Magnetic Stability, Electronic Structure, Exchange Interactions, and Implications for Next-Generation Storage Technologies. J Supercond Nov Magn 38, 143 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10948-025-06983-y
Scientific Sessions and Workshops
- Presented a scientific session titled: Fabrication of Type-II Superlattices for Mid-Infrared Photodetectors
- Delivered a workshop: Preparation for Midterm Exams
- Delivered a scientific talk: Master's and PhD Studies – Three Scholarship Experiences in Three Different Education Systems
Training Courses
- Fundamentals of Scientific Research
- Be a Better Writer (Science)
- Data Representation for Communication Research
- Teaching and Learning
- Introduction to LaTeX
- Quality Assurance Mechanisms
- Scientific Research
- Seven Secrets of Successful Researchers
- General English Language Proficiency Learning
- Using Blackboard for Virtual Classes
- Time Management
- Understanding Research Methodologies
- Using Graphs and Charts for Data Presentation (Microsoft)
- Managing Long Documents (Microsoft)
- Effective Writing
- Writing a Literature Review in Science
- Research Writing and Publishing
- University Teaching Strategies
- Developing 21st-Century Skills in Higher Education
- Using the Blackboard Platform
- Measuring Key Performance Indicators for Academic Programs
- Measuring Learning Outcomes for Academic Programs
- Course Report Preparation
- Academic Program Quality Management System
- Teaching Strategies and Skills
- Scientific Publishing in High-Impact Journals (Challenges and Solutions)
- Creative Writing for Research Titles and Abstracts
- Tips and Tricks for Publishing in SCI/Scopus-Indexed Journals
- Effective Research Writing for Non-Arabic Speakers
- Effective Use of the Saudi Digital Library and Its Databases and Services
- Research Skills
- Lecture Time Management and Organization
- Scientific Standards for Designing a Research Proposal
- Common Mistakes in Academic Promotion Applications
- Professional Certificates for Career Development
- Document Security
- Introduction to University Teaching Competencies
- AI Applications and Tools in Teaching and Learning
- Wide Bandgap Semiconductors
- Semiconductor Fabrication
Conferences and Seminars
- Secrets of Academic Success, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 2025, Saudi Arabia
- Future of Semiconductors, KAUST, 2025, Saudi Arabia
- Quantum Computing Forum, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 2025, Saudi Arabia
- UK Semiconductor Conference (UKS), 2022, University of Sheffield, UK
- Early Career Researchers (ECR) Poster Competition, 2022, Cardiff University, UK
- Semiconductor and Integrated Optoelectronics (SIOE) Conference, 2022, Cardiff University, UK
- Condensed Matter Physics Postgraduate (CMP-PG) Conference, 2022, Cardiff University, UK
- Semiconductor Integrated Optoelectronics (SIOE) Conference, 2021, Cardiff University, UK
- Mid-Infrared Optoelectronics Materials and Devices (MIOMD) Conference, 2021, University of Surrey, UK
- Nanotechnology and Energy Applications Forum, 2021, University of Sussex, UK
- NIDAYS Conference – LabVIEW Development, 2018, London, UK
