Osman M. Bakr
Osman M. Bakr is a professor of Material Science and Engineering at KAUST, specializing in the physics and chemistry of nanomaterials with unique optical, electronic, and magnetic properties. His research focuses on the development of hybrid nanomaterials for solar cells, batteries, and photonic devices.
Biography
Osman M. Bakr is a professor in the Material Science and Applied Physics program at KAUST, where he has been a faculty member since 2010. He is recognized worldwide for his significant contributions to the field of hybrid organic-inorganic materials, in particular for his work on perovskite and quantum dot materials and their applications in solar cells and optoelectronics.
At KAUST he leads the Functional Nanomaterials Lab, dedicated to studying the physics and chemistry of hybrid materials. Prof. Bakr earned his B.Sc. in materials science and engineering from MIT, and Ph.D. in applied physics from Harvard University.
He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the prestigious Kuwait Prize and the Kroll Medal & Prize by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Professor Bakr is ranked among the world’s most influential researchers, recognized as a highly cited researcher by Clarivate in both chemistry and materials science. The Times Higher Education named Bakr one of the ten leading university researchers worldwide in the field of perovskite solar cells. He is active with diverse professional groups, serving as executive editor for ACS Materials Letters of the American Chemical Society, among other affiliations.
Research Interests
Professor Bakr's research interests are concerned with the physics and chemistry of hybrid materials. His group studies the synthesis and assembly of organic–inorganic hybrid materials and nanomaterials of novel optical and electronic properties. The purpose of these studies is to fabricate advanced material building blocks for solar cells and optoelectronic devices.
Awards and Distinctions
- King Abdullah Scholar Award, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), 2008
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Applied Physics, Harvard University, United States, 2009
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Applied Physics, Harvard University, United States, 2005
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States, 2003