Sameh Abdellatif of BUE, Cairo, Egypt

This talk investigates the pivotal role of electrodes in optimizing the performance of electronic devices, specifically focusing on their application in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and glucose monitoring sensors. For PSCs, we explored the physicochemical, optical, and electrical characterization of laser-induced graphene (LIG) samples as counter electrodes, examining how laser processing parameters—including power, speed, and beam defocus—affect electrode performance. Utilizing density functional theory (DFT) computational modeling, we estimated the work function and density of states (DOS) of LIG, demonstrating its potential as an effective hole transport layer when integrated with NiO. Our results indicate that PSCs employing copper (Cu) as a counter electrode achieved the highest short-circuit current density (J_SC) of 17.11 mA/cm² and a maximum power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 11.98%. In contrast, other configurations, including fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) and p-doped silicon, exhibited lower efficiencies, underscoring the critical impact of electrode materials on overall device performance.

In parallel, we developed an experimentally driven numerical model for carbon/polyaniline (PANI)-based glucose monitoring sensors, focusing on innovative configurations utilizing graphene-PANI and carbon nanotube (CNT)-PANI composites. Through a comprehensive analysis of the morphological and electrical properties of these materials, we extracted key parameters for integration into a finite element model (FEM) that simulates sensor performance. Our findings reveal that the CNT-PANI configuration significantly outperforms LIG-PANI, achieving a figure of merit (FOM) of 0.99 due to its superior electrical conductivity and enhanced charge transfer capabilities. Notably, the CNT-PANI composite demonstrated the highest sensitivity of 2778 μA mM⁻¹ cm⁻² and the lowest limit of detection (LOD) of 0.09 µM, establishing a new benchmark for glucose detection in clinical applications.

This comprehensive analysis highlights the critical role of electrode materials and configurations in enhancing the performance of electronic devices, paving the way for the development of high-efficiency, CMOS-compatible PSCs and advanced glucose monitoring technologies.

Biography:

Sameh O. Abdellatif is an accomplished semiconductor devices expert, with a diverse academic background and extensive experience in research and industry projects. Holding a B.Sc. degree in Electronics and Communication from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (2009), he continued his academic journey with an M.Sc. degree in Semiconductor Nanostructures (2012) and a Ph.D. funded by DAAD, focusing on nano-photonic structures for enhancing thin-film solar cell efficiency, both awarded in 2017.

Recognized for his expertise, Sameh was appointed as an associate professor by the Egyptian Supreme Council in November 2022 and currently holds the position of associate professor in the Electrical Engineering department at the British University in Egypt (BUE). He actively contributes to research and serves as a founder at FabLab within the Centre of Emerging Learning Technology (CELT) at BUE.

In addition to his academic achievements, Sameh is a seasoned AI technical mentor for two start-ups, where he applies his knowledge and experience to drive innovation and growth. His research interests encompass the modeling and simulation of organic/inorganic semiconductor nanostructures, fabrication of semiconductor devices, and low-power electronic circuit design. With a remarkable publication record of over 130 scientific papers and proceedings, as well as involvement in more than 25 scientific grants, Sameh O. Abdellatif continues to make significant contributions to the field of AI, electronics, and sustainable energy technologies.

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Address:BUE, , Cairo, Egypt

Aida Elsabban of Founding Chair of IEEE Sensors Council Egypt Chapter

The semiconductor industry stands at a crossroads, where the relentless pursuit of miniaturization and performance must now reconcile with the urgent demands of environmental sustainability. This keynote explores transformative strategies to decarbonize microelectronics, from fabrication to end-of-life, while maintaining technological leadership. This will be explored through three fronts: green manufacturing (dry etching, renewable fabs), energy-efficient ICs (near-threshold computing), and self-powered systems (perovskite PVs, RF harvesting). Finally, we 
conclude with a roadmap for circular microelectronics, merging innovation with global net-zero targets. 

Biography:

Dr. Aida Elsabban is the former advisor to the Minister of State for Military Production for Electronic Industries and Energy. She was also the first and only woman to hold the position of Chairperson of the Board of Directors and CEO of two entities of the Arab Organization for Industrialization and has more than 32 years of experience in her field. She was also a visiting doctor at the British University in Egypt. Currently, she is a member of the Board and a member of the Advisory Board for many entities.  
Dr. Aida is a Senior IEEE Member. Currently, she is the founder and chair of the Sensor Council Egypt Chapter as well as the Industry Coordinator for IEEE in Egypt. In addition, she is also a corresponding member in IEEE R8 Action for Industry committee.  Aida has received many awards from various parties over the years for her work, the most recent of which was in 2023 when she was honored at the African level by receiving the Excellence Award for Women in Engineering Leadership from the Federation of African Engineering Organizations.

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Address:Cairo, Egypt