El-Bana, Mohammed

C.V.
Dr. Mohammed Sobhy El Sayed El Bana
(M. S. El-Bana)
Permanent address: Associate professor - Nano-Science and Semiconductor Labs., Physics Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Roxy, Cairo, Egypt.
Current address: Associate professor - Materials Physics and Energy Laboratories, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Arts at Ar Rass, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.
Mobile: +2 01099456677 E-mail: mohammed.el-bana@bath.edu
+966 553472461 m.elbana@qu.edu.sa
1. Research Interests
I have thoroughly enjoyed my 4 years as a PhD student at the University of Bath, Faculty of Science, Physics Department, UK. This time has a great impact on widening my research interests’ area. My research interests broadly encompass condensed matter physics as a whole but lay in particular in the preparation of nanoscale materials and their various technological applications especially graphene-like two-dimensional materials.
The ultimate goal of my PhD was to investigate two-dimensional superconducting crystals in common layered materials such as NbSe2 using the same micromechanical cleavage and device preparation techniques developed for graphene. In order to develop the key technological steps for these studies, initial work was focussed on reproducing earlier results on the superconducting proximity effect in few-layer graphene flakes. Fabrication of graphene Josephson junctions enabled me to study the rare intersection of relativity and superconductivity. Building on the knowledge gained with graphene a new technique for the mechanical exfoliation of few-layer NbSe2 flakes was developed which gives a large number of large "few unit-cell” flakes. This new mechanical exfoliation protocol enabled the fabrication and measurement of superconductivity in several 4-point NbSe2 FETs devices.
Results obtained on both graphene/NbSe2-FETs were encouraging and naturally suggest a number of extensions to my previous work. I would be excited to try and explore the combination of graphene and other 2d crystals by fabricating and characterizing such innovative prototype hybrid structures of these graphene-like two-dimensional materials. Also, I would be interested to explore and conduct any relative research in this era. I do believe that this research could play an important role in exploring new physics and device applications.
Recently, I am also interested in other research areas. The first area is conducted with fabricating new Li-ion batteries. The second one is conducted by investigating the plasmonic effect in hybrid chalcogenide-Au nanoparticles structures. The third area is conducted with the incorporation of many types of fillers such as graphene, CNTs, other nanoscale metals into different polymers; these new doped polymers have many interesting technological applications especially in biomedical applications. The fourth area is conducted with the preparation of new nanomaterials and the investigation of their use in different interesting applications. Finally, the fifth area is conducted with the preparation and characterization of novel semiconductor materials that can be used in solar energy applications.
Outside of research, my interests include reading, walking, cycling, playing football, and volunteering work.
2. Education
2013: PhD. title - “Superconductivity in Two-Dimensional Crystals”
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Bath, United Kingdom.
2006: M.Sc., (Master of Science), Semiconductor thin film materials “Physical Properties of Non-Crystalline As-Sn-Se System.” with grade Excellent, Physics Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
2003: Special diploma in Physics (1st) with grade Excellent, Physics Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Egypt.
2002: General diploma in Physics (1st) with grade Excellent, Physics Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Egypt.
1998-2001: B.Sc. in physics & chemistry (2nd) with grade very good, Physics Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Egypt.
3. Work Experience
2/2017 – to date: Associate professor of Physics (Physics Department - Faculty of science and arts, Al Rass, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia). Duties included teaching different undergraduate courses in various branches of physics such as (Waves and vibrations, General Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Alternating current and Electromagnetism).
5/2015 – 2/2017: Lecturer of Nanotechnology (Physics Department - Faculty of Education - Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt). Duties included teaching different undergraduate courses in various branches of physics such as (Nanotechnology, Superconductivity, Biophysics, Semiconductors, and Electronics).
2/2015-5/2015: Post-Doc fellowship position (Faculty of Science and Technology - Debrecen University, Debrecen, Hungary). Duties included research studies in the plasmonic effect in hybrid chalcogenide-Au nanoparticles structures.
2013-2015: Lecturer of Nanotechnology (Physics Department - Faculty of Education - Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt). Duties included teaching different undergraduate courses in all branches of physics such as (Nanotechnology, Nanoscience, Superconductivity, Graphene and Carbon nanotubes, Biophysics, Physical Optics, Solid state physics, Electricity and magnetism, Semiconductors, Electronics).
2009-2013: Demonstrator, Invigilator & PhD Researcher (Physics Department - University of Bath, UK). Duties included:
Demonstrator: providing support and supervision to 30+ undergraduate students (5 hours per week) for a wide range of laboratory experiments and the provision of targeted feedback (2nd year lab).
Invigilator: providing support and supervision to 30+ undergraduate students in solving courses problems (Superconductivity & Nanoscience courses)
PhD researcher: research studies in Graphene center and Nanoscience group (project: Superconductivity in Two-dimensional Crystals)
2006-2008: Assistant lecturer Duties (Physics Department - Faculty of Education - Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt). I worked as a demonstrator and assistant lecturer. Duties included providing assistance in teaching different undergraduate courses in all branches of physics for some professors in my department, and teaching in laboratories (all four years undergraduates’ physics labs).
2002-2006: Undergraduate Laboratory skills demonstrator (Physics Department - Faculty of Education - Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt). Duties included providing support and supervision (30 hours per week) for a wide range of laboratory experiments and the provision of targeted feedback (all four years undergraduates’ physics labs).
4. Scientific Visits
1- To Nanoscience group, Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Debrecen University, Hungary (2/2015-5/2015).
2- To Nanoscience group, Physics Department, Faculty of Science, University of Bath, UK, (11/2008-9/2013).
3- To Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Istanbul Kemerburgaz University, Turkey, (4/2012-5/2012).
4- To Nanoscience group, Physics Department, Faculty of Engineering, Exeter University, UK, (1/2011-2/2011).
5- To Wolfson College, Cambridge University, UK, (8/2009-9/2010).
5- Awards
1. PhD Scholarship from the ministry of higher education in Egypt
2. Post-Doc Position In the framework of the memorandum of agreement between Ain Shams University (Cairo, Egypt) and Debrecen University - Faculty of Science and Technology (Debrecen, Hungary)
3. My published paper “El-Bana, M.S., et al., 2013 Superconductivity in two-dimensional NbSe2 field effect transistors Superconductor Science and Technology 26 (12): p. 125020” has been chosen by Advances in Engineering website (https://advanceseng.com/) to be one of the most important papers published in 2013.
6- Professional Certificates
1. TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) with score (73/120), 2007
2. International computer driving licence (ICDL), 2004
7- Research Skills
Skills required/developed:
1. Gained experience of working with all lithographic and deposition techniques in a clean room environment.
2. Characterization techniques such as Atomic force microscopy and Raman spectroscopy.
3. Cryogenic measurement systems.
4. Competent in several software programs to a level necessary for completing the task in hands such as WaveMaker software (5.004 Basic), AutoCAD, Elphy Plus, LabVIEW, Mathcad, WSXM, Gwyddion, graphing and spreadsheet packages including, SigmaPlot, Origin, and Excel, and finally highly skilled in office applications.
5. Data analysis: Experience of manipulating/interrogating large complex data sets.
6. Preparing bulk and thin films of amorphous and polycrystalline materials, and experience of methods used to characterize their structural (XRD, DTA, and EDAX), and electrical & optical properties.
7. Report writing skills: Experience of professional report writing.
8. Presentation skills: Took part in many, and led one, large project assessment presentations in front of the multi-organisation peer review panel of experts.
8. Supervision of PhD students
1- Dalia Mohamed Abd El Basset Ahmed, PhD, “Enhancing the efficiency of Li-ion Batteries by modifying the Solid Garnet Electrolytes”. Dalia is a channel student and her thesis was under the supervision of me and (Prof. Venkataraman Thangadurai, Department of Chemistry, University of Calgary, Canada) & (Prof Suzan Fouad, Physics Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Egypt).
9. Publications
1. I have published a new book that has the title “Superconductivity in Two-Dimensional Crystals” which has a sub-title “Graphene-like Two-Dimensional Materials”. This book has been published via Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany (2015).
2. I have a new book accepted to be published in Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. This book has the title “Practical Experiments in Solid State Physics”. Saudi Arabia (2021).
3. Publications list can be seen on the following websites: -
Google Scholar
(http://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VO8RRoAAAAAJ).
Publons
(https://publons.com/researcher/595508/dr-mohammed-el-bana/)
Scopus
(https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=13406027500)
Research gate
(https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mohammed_El_Bana)
ORCID
(https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2500-7463)
Mendeley
(https://www.mendeley.com/profiles/mohammed-el-bana/)
4. Researcher IDs
Web of Science ResearcherID: L-4408-2013
Scopus Author ID: 13406027500
ResearcherID: L-4408-2013
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-2500-7463
Published Papers
1. M. S. El-Bana, M. S. AlKhalifah, I. M. El Radaf, A. Labidi, Synthesis and characterization of sprayed LiNiVO4 thin films: New application areas, Measurement Journal, 176, 109218, (2021).
2. I. M. El Radaf, H. Y. S. Al-Zahrani, S. S. Fouad, M. S. El-Bana, Profound optical analysis for novel amorphous Cu2FeSnS4 thin films as an absorber layer for thin film solar cells, Ceramics International, 46, 18778-18784, (2020)
3. I. M. El Radaf, M. S. El-Bana, Synthesis and characterization of the CuSbSe2/n-Si heterojunction: Electrical and photovoltaic characterizations, Physica B: Condensed Matter, 584, 412067, (2020)
4. I. M. El Radaf, M. S. AlKhalifah, M. S. El-Bana, Structural, optical and optoelectrical analysis of a new window layer based on ZnAl2S4 thin films, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 31, 18151-18163, (2020)
5. M. AlKhalifah, I. El Radaf, M.S. El-Bana, New window layer of Cu2CdSn3S8 for thin film solar cells, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 813, 152169 (2020)
6. S.S.Fouad, I.M.El Radaf, Pankaj Sharma, M. S. El-Bana, Multifunctional CZTS Thin Films: Structural, Optoelectrical, Electrical and Photovoltaic properties, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 757, 124-133, (2018)
7. S. Hamrouni, M. S. AlKhalifah, M. S. El-Bana, S. K. Zobaidi and S. Belgacem, Deposition and characterization of spin-coated n-type ZnO thin film for potential window layer of solar cell, Journal of Applied Physics A, 124, 555 (2018)
8. A. Kumar, S. Fouad, M. S. El-Bana, N. Mehta, Thermal analysis of cadmium addition on the glass transition and crystallization kinetics of Se–Te–Sn glassy network, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 131, 2491–2501 (2018)
9. M. S. El-Bana, S. S. Fouad, Optoelectrical properties of Ge10Se90 and Ge10Se85Cu5 thin films illuminated by laser beams, Journal of Applied Physics A, 124, 132 (2018)
10. S. S. Fouad, G. Amin, M. S. El-Bana, Physical and optical characterizations of Ge10Se90− xTex thin films in view of their spectroscopic ellipsometry data, Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 481, 314-320 (2018).
11. Dalia M. Abdel-Basset, Suresh Mulmi, Mohammed S. El-Bana, Suzan S. Fouad, and Venkataraman Thangadurai, Structure, Ionic Conductivity and Dielectric Properties of Li-Rich Garnet-type Li5+2xLa3Ta2-xSmxO12 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.55), and Their Chemical Stability, Inorganic Chemistry 56 (15), 8865-8877, (2017)
12. A. A. Attia, M. S. El-Bana, D. M. Habashy, S. S. Fouad, M.Y. El-Bakry, Optical constants characterization of As30Se70-xSnx thin films using neural networks, Journal of Applied Research and Technology, 15 (5), 423-429 (2017)
13. M. S. El-Bana, Gh. Mohammed, A. M. El Sayed, S. El-Gamal, Preparation and characterization of PbO/Carboxymethyl cellulose/ Polyvinylpyrrolidone nanocomposite films, Polymer composites Journal (2017)
14. M. S. El-Bana, I. M. El Radaf, S. S. Fouad, and G. B. Sakr, Structural and optoelectrical properties of nanostructured LiNiO2 thin films grown by spray pyrolysis technique Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 705, 333-339 (2017)
15. El-Mansy, M. A. M., El-Bana, M. S. and Fouad S. S., Computational Modeling for FT-IR, First Order hyperpolarizability, MEP, NLO analyses of 3-Hydroxy-1-Phenyl-Pyridazin-6(2H)one (HPHP): A DFT Approach, Spectrochimica Acta A Journal, 176, 99–105 (2017)
16. Dalia M. Abdel-Basset, Suresh Mulmi, Mohammed S. El-Bana, Suzan S. Fouad, and Venkataraman Thangadurai, Synthesis and characterization of novel Li-stuffed garnet-like Li5+2xLa3Ta2-xGdxO12 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.55): structure-property relationships, Dalton Transactions Journal, 46, 933-946 (2017)
17. M.S. El-Bana, S.S. Fouad, Opto-electrical characterization of As33Se67-xSnx thin films, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 695, 1532-1538 (2017)
18. M.S. El-Bana, R. Bohdan, S.S. Fouad, Optical characteristics and holographic gratings recording on As30Se70 thin films, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 686, (2016) 115-121
19. Pankaj Sharma, M. S. El-Bana, S. S. Fouad, and Vineet Sharma, Effect of compositional dependence on physical and optical parameters of Te17Se83-xBix glassy system, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 667, 204-210 (2016)
20. Fouad S. S., El-Bana M. S., Sharma Pankaj and Sharma Vineet, Analysis of chemical ordering and fragility for Ge-Se-In glasses, Journal of Applied Physics A, 120, 137-143 (2015)
21. M. S. El-Bana, D. Wolverson, D.W. Horsell, S.J. Bending, Localization and field-periodic conductance fluctuations in trilayer graphene, Semiconductor Science and Technology, 29, (11): p. 115010 (2014)
22. M. S. El-Bana, D. Wolverson, S. Russo, G. Balakrishnan, D.M. Paul, S. J. Bending, Superconductivity in two-dimensional NbSe2 field effect transistors, Superconductor Science and Technology, 26, (12): p. 125020 (2013)
23. Balboul M, Fouad S, Fayek S and El-Bana M. S., Short-range order analysis and electrical properties of As30Se70−xSnx glassy system, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 460, 570-576 (2008)
24. Fayek S, Fouad S, Balboul M and El-Bana M. S., Crystallization kinetics in As–Se–Sn glassy system, Physica B: Condensed Matter, 388, 230-236 (2007)
25. Fouad S, El-Shazly E, Balboul M, Fayek S and El-Bana M. S., Optical parameter studies of thermally evaporated As-Se-Sn glassy system, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 17, 193-198 (2006)
Under Publication Process
1. M.S. El-Bana, I. M. El Radaf, Intensive analysis of optical/optoelectrical characteristics of amorphous CuSbSe2 thin films, under publication in Optik Journal (2021)
2. S. Hamrouni, Manea S. AlKhalifah, K. Ben Saad, M. S. El-Bana, Intensive Electrical Investigations of Al/CuIn1-xGaxSe2/ITO Schottky Junctions, under publication in Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing Journal.
10. Conference Presentations
I attended and participated in more than 14 international conferences either by presenting my research work (Oral presentations & Posters) and being involved in organizing two of them. The conference list is provided below.
February 2016: The 1st International Conference in Material Science & Engineering, Cairo, Egypt.
October 2015: Teacher as Researcher, CDELT 33rd International Symposium on English Language Teaching, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Organizer
August 2014: The recent development in spectroscopy, National Research Centre, Egypt.
April 2013: Graphene 2013, IMAFINENANO 2013 at Bilbao, Spain. Poster
November 2012: Current Research in Magnetism and Superconductivity at the National Physical Laboratory, UK. Poster
May 2012: The ONYX PhD student conference, Mac. Bath Spa Hotel, Bath, U.K. Poster
April 2012: III International Conference on Superconductivity and Magnetism, Kumburgaz, Istanbul, Turkey. Poster
December 2011: IOP International Conference “Condensed Matter and Materials Physics CMMP11”, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester UK. Poster
June 2011: Graphene and Related Two-Dimensional Materials at 76 Portland Place, London UK (IOP). Poster
May 2011: International Workshop on Mesoscopic Superconductivity & Vortex Imaging, Bath Spa Hotel, Bath, U.K. Poster & Organizer
February 2011: UK-Japan International workshop at Lancaster University. Poster
Sept. 2010: IOP superconductivity group summer school, Wolfson College, Oxford, UK.
July 2010: Summer Science Meeting at 76 Portland Place, London UK (IOP). Poster
November 2009: Low Temperature Techniques Course, East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, UK.
July 2009: Summer Science Meeting at 76 Portland Place, London UK (IOP). Poster
December 2008: Low Temperature Techniques Course, East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, UK.
11. Human Resource Courses & Workshops
I have developed my skills by attending many human resource courses either at the University of Bath (UK) and Ain Shams University (Egypt). Certificates of attendance can be provided if needed.
A. Knowledge and Intellectual Abilities
Excel database function pt 2 – pivot tables 26/10/2010
Microsoft Word – Word for large documents 11/01/2010
Information skills: Endnote 1 07/04/2009
Information skills: Endnote 2 28/09/2011
Information skills: Endnote 3 26/09/2012
Information skills: Literature searching: Web of Knowledge 20/02/2009
Presenting numerical data 06/05/2009
LabVIEW for beginners 24/11/2010
COSMOL multiphysics workshop 25/11/2010
Information skills: Literature searching: SCOPUS 20/04/2012
B. Personal Effectiveness
Academically effective speed reading 31/03/2009
Time management for researchers 26/03/2009
Careers: Using a CV to evidence and sell your skills 16/06/2009
Careers: Successful application forms – non-academic careers 03/07/2009
Understanding your preferences for working style and working relationships 21/03/2012
Mind mapping 22/06/2009
Assertiveness, working with nerves and building confidence 15/05/2009
Recognising and managing stress for researchers 30/04/2009
Careers: Frameworks for ongoing career management 30/04/2010
Using LinkedIn for self-marketing and job research 15/05/2013
C. Research Governance and Organisation
Academic integrity training & test 12/12/2008
Writing grant applications 10/01/2013
D. Engagement, Influence, and Impact
PowerPoint 3 – slideshows 18/06/2009
Critical writing – for the sciences 18/01/2011
Writing your thesis (less painfully) for the sciences 29/11/2011
Planning conference posters 03/03/2009
Teaching in labs and tutorials and problem classes 13/10/2009
Teaching in labs and tutorials and problem classes 02/02/2010
Making the most out of conferences 21/06/2010
Bath Taps into Science – event assistant 12/03/2010
Meeting of minds 04/06/2009
Publishing in academic journals 25/11/2009
12. External reviewers in the following Journals
Superconductor Science and Technology, Semiconductor Science and Technology, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, Acta Materialia, Applied Physics A, Physica B: Condensed Matter, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, Materials Chemistry and Physics, Journal of Solar Materials and Solar Cells, The Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, Polymer Bulletin.
13. Activities
Developing Laboratories
1. Graphene center labs, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Bath, United Kingdom.
2. Materials Physics and Energy Laboratories, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Arts at Ar Rass, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.
3. Nano-Science Laboratory, Physics Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Roxy, Cairo, Egypt.
4. Material Science Laboratory (Characterization Lab.), Physics Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Roxy, Cairo, Egypt.
5. Undergraduate Biophysics lab (2nd year), Physics Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Roxy, Cairo, Egypt.
6. Undergraduate Electronics lab (4th year), Physics Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Roxy, Cairo, Egypt. I succeeded to bring few measurement devices (costs about 400.000 EGP) as a donation from the University of Bath, UK to my home institution (Physics Department, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University).
14. Scientific Communities Member
1- Member of Institute of Physics (IOP), London, UK.
2- Member of Egyptian Material Science Society.
3- Member of Egyptian solid state Society.
4- Member of Egyptian Syndicate of Scientific Professions
15. Referees
1. Professor Simon Bending (PhD supervisor)
Department of Physics, University of Bath, Claverton Down, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom.
Email: s.bending@bath.ac.uk, Tel:+44 (0)1225 385173, Fax: +44 (0)1225 386110
2. Dr. Alain Nogaret (Head of Nanoscience group)
Department of Physics, University of Bath, Claverton Down, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom.
Email: A.R.Nogaret@bath.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0)1225 385609
3. Professor Suzan Salah Fouad (MSc Supervisor)
Department of Physics, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Roxy, 1575, Cairo, Egypt
Email: profsu95@gmail.com, Tel: +2 01222221285
4. Dr. Sergey Gordeev. (Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Laboratory co-ordinator), Department of Physics, University of Bath, Claverton Down, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom.
Email: S.Gordeev@bath.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0)1225 385154, Fax: +44 (0)1225 386110