Majdi Benamara
Lib4RI - Library for the Research Institutes within the ETH Domain: Eawag, Empa, PSI & WSL, University of Minho, University of Gabès
Research areas: Materials Science · Materials Chemistry · ZnO doping and properties · Dielectric properties of ceramics · Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
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About
Majdi Benamara, born on April 27, 1992, in Tunisia, is a distinguished experimental physicist with a profound academic and professional journey. Having earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Gabès-University of Gabès, Tunisia, in 2022, he exhibits a keen interest in gas sensing materials.
Majdi's academic trajectory includes research fellowships at esteemed institutions across Europe, such as the Center of Physics, University of Minho, Portugal, and the Condensed Matter Laboratory in Spain. His post-doctoral tenure at the EMPA laboratory in Switzerland (September 2023 - August 2024) involved both groundbreaking research within the Building Energy Materials And Components group.
His impactful research has resulted in numerous publications, notably focusing on the sensing performance of ZnO sensors and the application of doped ZnO nanoparticles in photocatalysis application.
Beyond academia, Majdi has practical teaching experience as a physics instructor. Proficient in diverse experimental techniques and software tools, he possesses fluency in Arabic, French, and English.
Majdi Benamara's dedication to advancing gas sensing materials, photocatalysis applications, electrical, dielectric, and magnetic studies of materials, coupled with his international exposure, establishes him as a prominent contributor to the global scientific community.
Employment
- 2023 - 2024
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University of Minho Researcher2022 - 2023
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University of Gabès Physics teacher2019 - 2020
Education
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University of Gabès PhD degree in Physics2018 - 2022
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University of Gabès Master's degree in Physics of Materilas and Nanomaterilas2014 - 2016
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University of Gabès Bachelor's Degree in Physics2011 - 2014
Projects & Funding
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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship ETH Zurich2023 - 2024
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Functional and smart materials and surfaces for advanced applications University of Minho2022 - 2023
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Erasmus+ Universidad de Sevilla2021 - 2021
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Alternation scholarship of the Government of Tunisia University of Gabès2020 - 2021
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Alternation scholarship of the Government of Tunisia University of Gabès2019 - 2019
Publications (29)
- Ga-induced defect engineering and charge transport mechanisms in ZnO ceramic materials Save
- Improved electrical conductivity of ZnO by aluminum and titanium co-doping prepared by sol-gel method Save
- Morphology-engineered ZnO nanostructures: Synergistic role of nanosheets and nanorods in enhancing electrical and dielectric properties for advanced composite applications Save
- Tailoring Gd substitution in iron oxide (GdxFe2−xO3, x = 0–0.1) via the sol–gel method for enhanced structural stability and reduced dielectric loss in energy storage applications Save
- Structurally disordered γ-Fe₂O₃–TiO₂ nanocomposites with enhanced magnetodielectric response for low-frequency functional applications Save
- Recent Advances in Doping and Polymer Hybridization Strategies for Enhancing ZnO-Based Gas Sensors Save
- Tunable Electrical Properties of Cobalt-Doped Maghemite Nanoparticles for Advanced Resistive and Thermistor Applications Save
- Zinc oxide-based sensor prepared by modified sol–gel route for detection of low concentrations of ethanol, methanol, acetone, and formaldehyde Save
- Exploring Enhanced Structural and Dielectric Properties in Ag-Doped Sr(NiNb)0.5O3 Perovskite Ceramic for Advanced Energy Storage Save
- Attuning doped ZnO-based composites for an effective light-driven mineralization of pharmaceuticals via PMS activation Save
- Sol–gel synthesized (Bi0.5Ba0.5Ag)0.5 (NiMn)0.5O3 perovskite ceramic: An exploration of its structural characteristics, dielectric properties and electrical conductivity Save
- Phase transitions in ferroelectric ZrO2 thin films Save
- Study of Electrical and Dielectric Behaviors of Copper-Doped Zinc Oxide Ceramic Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering for Electronic Device Applications Save
- Structural, electrical properties of bismuth and niobium-doped LaNiO3 perovskite obtained by sol–gel route for future electronic device applications Save
- Investigating Fe-doped Ba0.67Ni0.33Mn1−xFexO3 (x = 0, 0.2) ceramics: insights into electrical and dielectric behaviors Save
- Selective and rapid detection of acetone using aluminum-doped zno-based sensors Save
- Study of the magnetic properties of Mg, Gd, and Co doped maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) nanoparticles prepared by sol–gel Save
- Enhanced detection of low concentration volatile organic compounds using advanced doped zinc oxide sensors Save
- Exploring bismuth-doped polycrystalline ceramic Ba0.75Bi0.25Ni0.7Mn0.3O3: synthesis, structure, and electrical properties for advanced electronic applications Save
- Light-enhanced electrical behavior of a Au/Al-doped ZnO/p-Si/Al heterostructure: insights from impedance and current–voltage analysis Save