Muhammad Ali Qureshi | Physics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Ali Qureshi | Physics | Best Researcher Award

University of Karachi | Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Ali Qureshi is a dynamic and dedicated Lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University of Karachi, Pakistan 🇵🇰. With a strong academic foundation and a passion for cutting-edge research, he has significantly contributed to the field of nonlinear dynamics, chaos theory, and secure communication systems. Since 2015, he has been actively involved in teaching undergraduate courses in physics and programming, while also guiding research in theoretical and applied physics domains.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  • Specialized and Emerging Research Area:

    • His research in nonlinear dynamics, chaos theory, cryptography, and chaotic electronic systems aligns with modern security and forensic challenges, especially in data encryption and secure communication.

    • Development of novel chaotic models and DNA-based encryption algorithms shows innovation at the intersection of physics and cybersecurity.

  • Strong Publication Record:

    • Published 12 research articles in reputed, peer-reviewed international journals (SCI/Scopus indexed), with an aggregate impact factor of 20.678.

    • Contributions include 2 book chapters published by Elsevier and 1 conference proceeding.

  • Citation and Research Recognition:

    • Maintains a ResearchGate CI of 6 and a Google Scholar CI of 7, with an h-index of 6 and 85+ citations—solid metrics for a mid-career researcher in theoretical and applied physics.

  • Innovation & Practical Applications:

    • Realization of theoretical models in electronic circuits adds engineering relevance.

    • Open-access Python-based encryption tools (with Zenodo DOIs) show a commitment to open science and public contribution.

🎓 Education

Dr. Qureshi earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Karachi, focusing on the role of electronics in nonlinear fractional-order chaotic systems, particularly their applications to cryptography. He also holds an MPhil in Physics, where he developed a Python-based fitting program for atomic structures, and a BS in Physics with a project in medical imaging and radiotherapy technologies. His interdisciplinary academic path combines electronic systems, theoretical physics, and computational techniques.

👨‍🏫 Experience

Dr. Qureshi has been a Lecturer at the University of Karachi since July 2015, delivering courses in modern physics, electronics, thermodynamics, computational physics, and Python programming. 🧑‍🏫 Additionally, he has conducted multiple workshops on Python and supervised 17 BS-level research projects. He also has hands-on clinical training from prestigious medical institutes like Agha Khan University Hospital and KIRAN, enhancing his interdisciplinary perspective in applied sciences and medical physics.

🔬 Research Interest On Physics

Dr. Qureshi’s research revolves around nonlinear dynamics, chaos theory, encryption algorithms, electronics, fractional calculus, and Rydberg atoms. His core innovation lies in bridging theoretical chaotic models with electronic realizations to produce secure and novel cryptographic systems. He is especially focused on chaotic data-based DNA algorithms, pushing the boundaries of physics into real-world secure communication. 📡🔐

🏆 Awards

Dr. Qureshi is being nominated for the Best Research Award under the Forensic Scientist Awards 2025. His contributions to chaos-based cryptographic algorithms and their circuit-level implementations have been published in highly reputed journals, showcasing the originality and utility of his interdisciplinary research.

📚 Publications

  • Title: From chaos to encryption using fractional order Lorenz-Stenflo model with flux-controlled feedback memristor
    Authors: NA Khan, MA Qureshi, S Akbar, A Ara
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 20

  • Title: Emulate the chaotic flows of fractional jerk system to scramble the sound and image memo with circuit execution
    Authors: NA Khan, T Hameed, MA Qureshi, S Akbar, AK Alzahrani
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 19

  • Title: Behavioral effects of a four-wing attractor with circuit realization: a cryptographic perspective on immersion
    Authors: NA Khan, MA Qureshi, T Hameed, S Akbar, S Ullah
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 16

  • Title: Evolving tangent hyperbolic memristor based 6D chaotic model with fractional order derivative: analysis and applications
    Authors: NA Khan, MA Qureshi, NA Khan
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 10

  • Title: Amalgamated Image Encryption, Circuit Realization for Lorenz-Stenflo Chaotic System
    Authors: MA Qureshi
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 8

  • Title: Qualitative study of the fractional order nonlinear chaotic model: electronic realization and secure data enhancement
    Authors: NA Khan, S Akbar, MA Qureshi, T Hameed, NA Khan
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 8

  • Title: Encryption-python-codes: release of voice and image encryption in python
    Authors: MA Qureshi
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 8

  • Title: Probing 3D chaotic Thomas’ cyclically attractor with multimedia encryption and electronic circuitry
    Authors: NA Khan, MA Qureshi, S Akbar, A Ara
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 7

  • Title: Cap like trajectories in 5D chaotic tangent hyperbolic memristive model: fractional calculus and encryption
    Authors: MA Qureshi, NA Khan, S Raza, SMZ Iqbal
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 3

  • Title: Stumped nature hyperjerk system with fractional order and exponential nonlinearity: Analog simulation, bifurcation analysis and cryptographic applications
    Authors: NA Khan, S Akbar, T Hameed, MA Qureshi
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 3

🔚 Conclusion

Dr. Muhammad Ali Qureshi stands at the intersection of theoretical physics, electronics, and cryptography. His research not only deepens academic understanding of chaos and dynamics but also builds tangible applications in secure data transmission. With over a decade of experience in teaching and research, numerous international publications, and innovative open-access code contributions, Dr. Qureshi exemplifies a modern physicist bridging theory with real-world relevance. He is a strong contender for the Best Research Award in the Forensic Scientist Awards 2025.

Bernard Jackson | Physics | Outstanding Scientist Award

Dr. Bernard Jackson | Physics | Outstanding Scientist Award

Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics / University of California | United States

Dr. Bernard V. Jackson is a distinguished physicist renowned for his contributions to solar corona, heliosphere, and transient phenomena research. His career began as a Skylab coronagraph postdoctoral fellow at the High Altitude Observatory in Boulder, Colorado, during the 1970s. Since joining the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in the late 1970s, Dr. Jackson has made significant advancements in radio physics, interplanetary scintillation (IPS), and plasma physics. Notably, he played a crucial role in developing the UCSD IPS telescope array near Fallbrook, California, after the original instrumentation near Carlsbad was destroyed by fire in 1983. As a Co-Investigator (CoI) for the LASCO C3 instrument and a key contributor to the Solar Mass Ejection Imager (SMEI) project, Dr. Jackson has enhanced our understanding of heliospheric imaging and remote sensing.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  • 🌟 Pioneering Contributions: Dr. Jackson’s extensive research on the solar corona, heliosphere, and transient phenomena has significantly advanced the understanding of interplanetary space.
  • 📡 Instrument Development: Key contributions to the development of the UCSD IPS telescope array and the Solar Mass Ejection Imager (SMEI) demonstrate his leadership in instrumental innovation.
  • 🔍 Data Analysis and Accessibility: The development of tomographic analysis programs and his commitment to making heliospheric data accessible to the scientific community highlight his impact on space weather forecasting.
  • 📚 Prolific Publication Record: With over 300 journal articles and review papers, his scholarly output showcases sustained productivity and global recognition.
  • 🌐 Collaborative Impact: His partnerships with NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and international research teams emphasize his collaborative spirit and influence across scientific communities.

🎓 Education

  • B.S. in Physics – University of Illinois, 1964
  • Ph.D. in Physics – Indiana University, 1970

📚 Experience

Dr. Jackson’s career spans decades of cutting-edge research at UCSD, focusing on IPS and plasma physics. He contributed significantly to the design, development, and testing of components for SMEI, launched in 2003 on the Air Force Space Test Program Coriolis Mission spacecraft. Furthermore, he developed a tomographic analysis program for accurate analysis of heliospheric data, making interplanetary scintillation data accessible for both scientific communities and the public through the NASA-Goddard Community Coordinated Modeling Center (CCMC).

🔬 Research Interests On Physics

Dr. Jackson’s research primarily revolves around the study of the solar corona, heliosphere, interplanetary scintillation, and plasma physics. His pioneering work in heliospheric tomography has been instrumental in understanding coronal mass ejections (CMEs) and solar wind structures.

🏆 Awards

Dr. Jackson’s exceptional contributions have earned him recognition as a leader in heliospheric imaging. He has been involved in numerous NASA and US Air Force-funded projects, underscoring his vital role in advancing space weather prediction and solar research.

📝 Publications

Dr. Jackson has published over 300 journal articles and review papers. Some selected publications include:

  1. The multiview observatory for solar terrestrial science (MOST)

    • Authors: N. Gopalswamy, S.D. Christe, S.F. Fung, Y. Park, B.V. Jackson
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 5
  2. Magnetohydrodynamic simulation of coronal mass ejections using interplanetary scintillation data observed from radio sites ISEE and LOFAR

    • Authors: K. Iwai, R.A. Fallows, M.M. Bisi, M. Tokumaru, K.N.I. Fujiki
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 3
  3. Interplanetary scintillation (IPS) analyses during LOFAR campaign mode periods that include the first three Parker Solar Probe close passes of the Sun

    • Authors: B.V. Jackson, M. Tokumaru, R.A. Fallows, L. Cota, M.T. Bracamontes
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 7
  4. Application of novel interplanetary scintillation visualisations using LOFAR: A case study of merged CMEs from September 2017

    • Authors: R.A. Fallows, K. Iwai, B.V. Jackson, M.M. Bisi, P. Zucca
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 6
  5. Validation of heliospheric modeling algorithms through pulsar observations I: Interplanetary scintillation-based tomography

    • Authors: C. Tiburzi, B.V. Jackson, L. Cota, M. Tokumaru, P. Zucca
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 6
  6. Forecasting Heliospheric CME Solar-Wind Parameters Using the UCSD Time-Dependent Tomography and ISEE Interplanetary Scintillation Data: The 10 March 2022 CME

    • Authors: B.V. Jackson, M. Tokumaru, K. Iwai, S. Yokota, Y. Saito
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 2
  7. CME propagation through the heliosphere: Status and future of observations and model development

    • Authors: M.B. Temmer, C. Scolini, I.G. Richardson, A.M. Veronig, B. Zhuang
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 16
  8. The Faraday Effect Tracker of Coronal and Heliospheric Structures (FETCH) instrument

    • Authors: E.A. Jensen, N. Gopalswamy, L.B.I.I.I. Wilson, B.V. Jackson, M.N. Kenny
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 4
  9. BepiColombo Science Investigations During Cruise and Flybys at the Earth, Venus and Mercury

    • Authors: V. Mangano, M. Dósa, M. Fraenz, M. Kobayashi, W. Baumjohann
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 34
  10. Impact of Inner Heliospheric Boundary Conditions on Solar Wind Predictions at Earth

  • Authors: S. Gonzi, M. Weinzierl, F.X. Bocquet, C.J. Henney, C. Nick Arge
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 16

📅 Conclusion

Dr. Bernard V. Jackson’s pioneering work in heliospheric imaging and interplanetary scintillation has profoundly advanced our understanding of the solar wind and coronal mass ejections. His dedication to data accessibility and collaboration with the global scientific community continues to shape the future of space weather prediction and solar research. Dr. Jackson’s career exemplifies a lifelong commitment to unraveling the complexities of our solar system.