Cher Ming Tan|Best Researcher Award|Materials Science

Best Researcher Award

Cher Ming Tan
Center for Reliability Sciences and Technologies, Chang Gung University, Taiwan

Cher Ming Tan
Affiliation Center for Reliability Sciences and Technologies, Chang Gung University
Country Taiwan
Subject Area Materials Science
Scopus ID 7402818339
Google Scholar ID nlnCwXQAAAAJ
ORCID 0000-0002-6330-3899
Documents 325
Citations 5,370
h-index 36
Award Best Researcher Award
Event International Research Excellence And Citation Awards

Cher Ming Tan is a researcher affiliated with the Center for Reliability Sciences and Technologies at Chang Gung University, Taiwan. His academic profile is associated with materials science and research in reliability sciences and technologies. According to the supplied bibliometric information, his research record comprises 325 documents, 5,370 citations, and an h-index of 36. These indicators provide quantitative information about his scholarly publications and citation impact. His profile is presented in connection with the Best Researcher Award at the International Research Excellence And Citation Awards.

1. Abstract

This academic profile presents the research background and bibliometric indicators of Cher Ming Tan, affiliated with the Center for Reliability Sciences and Technologies at Chang Gung University, Taiwan. His principal subject area is materials science, with an institutional research affiliation focused on reliability sciences and technologies. The supplied Scopus information records 325 documents, 5,370 citations, and an h-index of 36. These indicators offer a quantitative overview of his scholarly output and citation performance. The profile is associated with the Best Researcher Award under the International Research Excellence And Citation Awards. The award recognition provides an opportunity to highlight research productivity, scholarly influence, and contributions to scientific knowledge.

2. Keywords

Cher Ming Tan; Best Researcher Award; Materials Science; Reliability Sciences; Reliability Technologies; Chang Gung University; Research Productivity; Bibliometric Analysis; Citation Impact; Scholarly Publications; Academic Recognition; Scientific Research.

3. Introduction

Materials science is an interdisciplinary field concerned with understanding the properties, structures, processing, and performance of materials. Research in this area supports developments in engineering, manufacturing, electronics, energy systems, and other technological applications. Reliability sciences and technologies complement materials research by examining the ability of materials, components, and systems to perform consistently under specified conditions.

Cher Ming Tan is affiliated with the Center for Reliability Sciences and Technologies at Chang Gung University in Taiwan. His academic profile connects materials science with an institutional environment focused on reliability-related research. The bibliometric indicators supplied for his profile provide a basis for describing his publication activity and citation record. [1] [2]

4. Research Profile

Cher Ming Tan’s research profile is associated with materials science and the institutional domain of reliability sciences and technologies. These areas encompass the scientific investigation of material properties, performance characteristics, degradation mechanisms, and reliability-related behaviour. Research within these fields can contribute to the development and assessment of materials and technological systems.

His academic affiliation is the Center for Reliability Sciences and Technologies at Chang Gung University. His Scopus author identifier is 7402818339, and his ORCID identifier is 0000-0002-6330-3899. The Google Scholar profile is associated with the identifier nlnCwXQAAAAJ. These identifiers help distinguish the researcher’s scholarly records across academic information platforms. [1] [2] [3]

Research Profile Summary

  • Primary subject: Materials Science.
  • Institutional affiliation: Center for Reliability Sciences and Technologies, Chang Gung University.
  • Country: Taiwan.
  • Scholarly output: 325 documents, according to the supplied profile metrics.
  • Citation record: 5,370 citations, according to the supplied profile metrics.
  • h-index: 36, according to the supplied profile metrics.

5. Research Contributions

Research in materials science contributes to the understanding and improvement of materials used in scientific, industrial, and engineering applications. Reliability sciences and technologies provide complementary methods for evaluating the consistency, durability, and performance of materials and systems. Together, these disciplines support research addressing material behaviour and technological dependability.

Within this broader academic context, Cher Ming Tan’s institutional affiliation identifies a research environment dedicated to reliability sciences and technologies. His bibliometric record indicates sustained scholarly publication activity. However, specific individual research findings, patents, funded projects, and technical innovations should be evaluated through the corresponding publications and institutional records rather than inferred solely from citation indicators.

Areas of Academic Relevance

  • Materials science and material performance research.
  • Reliability sciences and engineering technologies.
  • Scientific investigation of material properties and behaviour.
  • Research assessment through scholarly publications and citation indicators.
  • Interdisciplinary research relevant to engineering and technological applications.

6. Publications

The supplied Scopus profile records 325 documents associated with Cher Ming Tan. This publication count represents the reported volume of indexed scholarly output in the profile information provided for this article. His Scopus author record can be consulted to examine individual publications, co-authorship, publication years, source titles, and related bibliographic information. [1]

A complete publication bibliography should be compiled directly from verified bibliographic records to ensure accurate titles, author order, publication dates, journal information, and DOI identifiers. Individual publication titles and DOI details have not been independently supplied for this profile and are therefore not reproduced here.

Publication Record

7. Research Impact

Bibliometric indicators are commonly used to describe aspects of scholarly productivity and academic visibility. The supplied profile reports 5,370 citations across 325 documents, together with an h-index of 36. These indicators provide complementary perspectives on the publication and citation record associated with the researcher. [1] [4]

Bibliometric Indicators

  • Documents: The reported total of 325 documents indicates the volume of scholarly output recorded in the supplied profile.
  • Citations: The reported 5,370 citations indicate the number of citations attributed to the researcher’s publications in the supplied data.
  • h-index: An h-index of 36 indicates that 36 publications have each received at least 36 citations, based on the underlying database and its indexing methodology.

Citation counts and h-index values may differ between bibliographic platforms because of variations in database coverage, author disambiguation, indexing policies, and update schedules. They should therefore be interpreted in the context of the relevant database and the date on which the records were accessed. Bibliometric measures are useful indicators but do not independently establish the quality or practical significance of individual research contributions.

8. Award Suitability

The Best Researcher Award recognizes scholarly activity and research contributions within an academic or scientific discipline. Cher Ming Tan’s profile presents several measurable indicators relevant to a research recognition assessment, including his institutional affiliation, subject area, publication volume, citation record, and h-index.

His reported record of 325 documents, 5,370 citations, and an h-index of 36 provides quantitative context for evaluating his scholarly output and citation visibility. His affiliation with the Center for Reliability Sciences and Technologies at Chang Gung University further establishes the institutional context of his research profile.

The profile is associated with the Best Researcher Award at the International Research Excellence And Citation Awards. The information presented here describes the supplied academic profile and recognition context; it does not independently establish the award committee’s evaluation process, selection methodology, or formal adjudication beyond the award information provided.

Relevant Recognition Considerations

  1. Research productivity: Consideration of the documented volume of scholarly publications.
  2. Citation performance: Assessment of citation indicators within the relevant subject area.
  3. Academic affiliation: Recognition of the researcher’s institutional research environment.
  4. Subject expertise: Evaluation of scholarly work relevant to materials science and associated research domains.
  5. Research contribution: Examination of the originality, relevance, and significance of individual publications and research findings.

9. Conclusion

Cher Ming Tan is an academic researcher affiliated with the Center for Reliability Sciences and Technologies at Chang Gung University, Taiwan. His research profile is associated with materials science and reliability-related academic activities. The supplied bibliometric information records 325 documents, 5,370 citations, and an h-index of 36, offering a quantitative overview of his scholarly publication and citation record.

His profile is presented in association with the Best Researcher Award at the International Research Excellence And Citation Awards. The recognition highlights the importance of scholarly productivity, academic contributions, and research visibility. Further evaluation of individual research achievements can be undertaken through verified publications, institutional records, and bibliographic databases.

11. References

    1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Cher Ming Tan, Author ID 7402818339. Scopus.
      https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7402818339
    2. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Cher Ming Tan: Google Scholar author profile. Google Scholar.
      https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=nlnCwXQAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
    3. ORCID. (n.d.). Cher Ming Tan: ORCID researcher identifier 0000-0002-6330-3899. ORCID.
      https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6330-3899
  1. International Research Excellence And Citation Awards. (n.d.). Official award website. Citation Awards.
    https://citationawards.com/

Razia Khan Sharme | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Razia Khan Sharme | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Razia Khan Sharme, Delaware State University, Bangladesh

Razia Khan Sharme is a dedicated materials scientist with a keen interest in thin films, semiconductors, and computational material science. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Applied Optics at Delaware State University, maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. With a robust academic foundation, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Bangladesh. Razia is passionate about research and has already co-authored several journal articles and conference papers focused on advanced materials, particularly transparent conducting films, perovskites, and metal oxides. Her interdisciplinary approach combines experimental insights with first-principles computational modeling. Beyond her academic excellence, she is recognized for her presentations and has received several national and international awards. Razia is actively engaged in professional platforms like ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and LinkedIn. Her research contributions are helping to advance the field of electronic materials and nanostructured coatings.

Publication Profile

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Education

Razia Khan Sharme is presently enrolled in the Master’s program in Applied Optics at Delaware State University, USA, where she holds a 4.00/4.00 GPA (June 2024 – Present). Her academic journey began at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) in Bangladesh, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering with an impressive 3.76/4.00 GPA over 160 credits (December 2017 – February 2023). During her undergraduate studies, she was consistently ranked among the top students and received multiple merit-based scholarships. Her education has equipped her with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in material processing, computational simulations, optics, and mechanical characterization of advanced materials. Razia’s strong academic background, paired with her focus on research and innovation, has laid the foundation for her current work in thin films and semiconductor technologies, allowing her to thrive in both academic and industrial environments.

Experience

Razia Khan Sharme has developed extensive research experience through both academic projects and scientific collaborations. At Delaware State University, she is currently engaged in research focusing on thin films and optical coatings, particularly transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) such as Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) and Aluminum Zinc Oxide (AZO). Her work combines first-principles calculations with material synthesis and characterization, under the guidance of Dr. Mukti Rana and Dr. Manuel A. Quijada. She has co-authored publications in top journals such as Nanomaterials, Physica B, and Materials. Razia also contributed to multiple international conferences including SPIE DCS and the ERN Conference. Previously, she participated in collaborative research at KUET, conducting computational modeling and experimental validation in metallic alloys and perovskites. Razia is adept at simulation tools, materials characterization techniques, and scholarly communication, which have prepared her for future roles in both research-intensive academia and the high-tech industry.

Awards and Honors

Razia Khan Sharme has been recognized numerous times for her academic and research excellence. She won First Prize in the Physics (Graduate Category) for her oral presentation at the ERN Conference in STEM (2025). At KUET, she received University Technical Merit Scholarships in all four academic years (2019–2023) and earned the Dean’s Choice Award for outstanding GPAs in her 3rd (3.94) and 4th (3.87) years. Her academic excellence began early, with Board General Scholarships in secondary and junior school. Razia also excelled in national competitions, achieving 1st Runner-Up in the Bangladesh Math Olympiad (2017) and 9th Position in the Bangladesh Science Olympiad (2017). Her consistent achievements reflect her dedication to academic excellence, innovation, and leadership. These honors, combined with her scholarly publications, make her a rising figure in the field of materials science and engineering with a promising career ahead.

Research Focus

Razia Khan Sharme’s research is primarily centered on thin films, semiconductors, and computational materials science. Her core expertise includes the synthesis, characterization, and simulation of transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) such as ITO and AZO, as well as first-principles studies of advanced functional materials. She employs density functional theory (DFT) and other simulation techniques to investigate optical, mechanical, and electronic properties of perovskites, metal oxides, and mono-chalcogenides under varying conditions such as pressure or doping. Her work explores the structural stability and application potential of these materials in next-generation optoelectronic devices, including flexible electronics and photovoltaics. Razia aims to bridge computational predictions with experimental validation to develop more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective materials. Her interdisciplinary approach has led to collaborations with researchers across institutions in the U.S. and Bangladesh, and her publications reflect growing contributions in both theoretical modeling and practical applications in nanomaterials and device engineering.

Publication Top Notes

  • 📄 A Review of Transparent Conducting Films (TCFs): Prospective ITO and AZO Deposition Methods and Applications – Nanomaterials, 2024

  • 📄 Recent Progress on Layered Sn and Pb-Based Mono Chalcogenides: Synthesis, Structure, Optical, and Thermoelectric Properties and Related Applications – Nanomaterials, 2024

  • 📄 Thin Conducting Films: Preparation Methods, Optical and Electrical Properties, and Emerging Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities – Materials, 2024

  • 📄 First-Principles Study on Electronic, Mechanical, and Optical Properties of Pressure-Induced Vanadium-Based Perovskite KVO3 – Physica B, 2024

  • 📄 A Deep Dive into Structural, Electronic, Optical, and Mechanical Properties of ATiO3 (A= Ba, Th): DFT Insights – Physica Scripta, 2023

  • 📄 Modelling Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Solidified Al-Sn-Cu Alloy – Malaysian Journal on Composites Science & Manufacturing, 2023

  • 📄 Pressure-Induced Investigation of Structural, Electronic, Optical, and Mechanical Properties of BaCeO3 – Optical Materials, 2024

  • 📢 First-Principles Study on Structural, Electronic, Mechanical, and Optical Properties of Indium (III) Oxide – SPIE DCS, 2025

  • 📢 Advancing Indium Tin Oxide Thin Films and Protective Coatings for Next-Generation Applications – ERN Conference, 2025

  • 📢 A Study on the Tensile Properties from the Composition of an Annealed Structural Steel Sample – ICMERE, 2021

  • 📢 Modelling Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Solidified Al-Sn-Cu Alloy – IUT-ICMMPE, 2023

  • 📢 Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Moisture Resistance Behavior of Jute-Glass-Viscose Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composite – ICME, BUET, 2023