Prof. Sanae Zriouel | Materials Science | Women Research Award
Cadi Ayyad University | Morocco
Prof. Sanae Zriouel is an accomplished physicist with a strong research footprint, boasting 18 documents, 188 citations, and an h-index of 9. Her research encompasses graphene and related materials, physics of two-dimensional nanostructures, topological insulators, chalcopyrite semiconductors, perovskite structures, mathematical physics, and quantum and statistical physics, employing advanced numerical simulations including ab-initio calculations, DFT, Green functions, Monte Carlo, and molecular dynamics. She currently serves as Associate Professor of Physics at Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco, after holding positions as Assistant Professor at Sultan Moulay Slimane University and Researcher at Mohammed V University. Prof. Zriouel has a PhD in Mathematical Physics and a Habilitation Universitaire (HDR), complemented by engineering and bachelor degrees in electro-mechanics, physical sciences, and English studies. She has been recognized with numerous awards including full membership in OWSD and multiple national and international research honors. Prof. Zriouel has supervised over 30 master’s and bachelor students, contributed extensively to academic and research committees, coordinated national and international projects, and actively participated in more than 80 conferences. Her work in quantum materials, nanostructures, and simulations has significantly advanced theoretical and applied physics, reflecting her impact in the scientific community through research, mentorship, and collaborative projects worldwide.
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Featured Publications
Amzaoued, M., Zriouel, S., & Mabrouki, M. (2025). DFT computational modeling studies of electronic and magnetic features of transition metal doped ZnTe. Physics Open, 24, 100275.
Ahsan, J., Rather, M., Sultan, K., Zriouel, S., & Hlil, E. (2025). In-depth study of double perovskite Sr₂NiTaO₆: Structural, electronic, thermoelectric, and spintronic properties for sustainable and high-performance applications. Computational Condensed Matter, 43, e01026.
Zriouel, S., Mhirech, A., Kabouchi, B., Bahmad, L., Fadil, Z., Husain, F., & Raorane, C. (2025). Investigating thermodynamic and magnetic behavior of graphullerene-like nanostructure using Monte Carlo techniques. Philosophical Magazine, 1–14.
Saber, N., Zriouel, S., Mhirech, A., Kabouchi, B., Bahmad, L., & Fadil, Z. (2023). Magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effects of the graphullerene-like 4−(Mg₄C₆₀) nanostructure: A Monte Carlo study. Modern Physics Letters B, 38, 2350199.
Zriouel, S., & Jellal, A. (2022). Engineering quantum tunneling effect of carriers in silicene field-effect transistors. arXiv preprint arXiv:2212.06072.
Zriouel, S. (2021). Phase transitions and critical dielectric phenomena of janus transition metal oxides. Materials Science and Engineering B, 267, 115087.
Zriouel, S., et al. (2020). Effect of p−d hybridization on half-metallic properties of some diluted II−IV−V₂ chalcopyrites for spintronic applications. Physica Scripta, 95, 045809.
Zriouel, S. (2020). Phase transitions and compensation behavior of graphene-based Janus materials. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 493, 165711.
Taychour, B., Zriouel, S., & Drissi, B. (2018). Half-metallic ferromagnetic character in ZnXP₂ (X = Ge, Si) chalcopyrites doped with Mn. Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, 1–7.
Saidi, S., Zriouel, S., Drissi, B., & Maaroufi, M. (2018). First principles study of electronic and optical properties of Ag₂CdSnS₄ chalcogenides for photovoltaic applications. Computational Materials Science, 152, 291–299.
Saidi, S., Zriouel, S., Drissi, B., & Maaroufi, M. (2018). A DFT study of electro-optical properties of kesterite Ag₂CdSnX₄ for photovoltaic applications. Physica E, 103, 171–179.
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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) optical sensors for environmental monitoring