Research Excellence Award
Ghassem Baridi
UNIMORE – University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Ghassem Baridi is a researcher affiliated with UNIMORE whose academic work focuses on nanotechnology, graphene-based biosensors, biomedical instrumentation, and optoelectronic sensing technologies. His research contributions involve interdisciplinary applications of graphene field-effect transistors (GFETs), plasmonic biosensors, quantum simulations, and biomedical smart sensing systems.[1] His scholarly activities combine experimental nanotechnology with computational modelling methodologies aimed at improving sensitivity, detection capability, and biomedical applicability in advanced sensor systems.
Abstract
This article presents an overview of the academic and scientific profile of Ghassem Baridi, with emphasis on contributions to biotechnology, graphene-based biosensing systems, and nanotechnology-driven biomedical instrumentation. His research activities integrate experimental fabrication methods, simulation frameworks, and advanced optoelectronic sensing technologies for biomedical applications. The profile also evaluates scholarly productivity, citation indicators, research relevance, and interdisciplinary scientific contributions within the context of recognition for the Research Excellence Award.[3]
Keywords
Graphene biosensors; Nanotechnology; Biotechnology; Biomedical engineering; GFET; Surface plasmon resonance; Quantum simulations; Biomedical instrumentation; Optoelectronics; Biosensing systems.
Introduction
The increasing demand for sensitive and reliable biomedical sensing technologies has accelerated research in graphene-enhanced biosensors and nanostructured materials. Within this field, Ghassem Baridi has contributed to the development and simulation of graphene-based sensing platforms intended for biomedical detection and physiological analysis. His doctoral research at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia focused on optoelectronic methods and instrumentation for biomedical smart sensors, emphasizing both theoretical modelling and experimental characterization.[1]
The integration of graphene materials into biosensing devices has become an important area of scientific inquiry due to graphene’s electrical conductivity, high carrier mobility, and plasmonic characteristics. Research contributions in this area often involve multidisciplinary collaboration across nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, optics, and computational physics.[4]
Research Profile
Ghassem Baridi completed doctoral studies in Biomedical Engineering (Nanotechnology) at UNIMORE under the supervision of Professor Luigi Rovati and Professor Francesco Rossella.[1] His academic background also includes a Master’s degree in Physics from Shahid Chamran University, where his research investigated hollow ZnO nanofibers fabricated through electrospinning techniques.[1]
His research expertise includes graphene fabrication, surface plasmon resonance biosensors, electrical double layer modelling, graphene field-effect transistor simulations, terahertz optical systems, nonlinear optical detection methods, and COMSOL-based multiphysics simulations. Experimental capabilities include Raman spectroscopy, SEM characterization, XRD analysis, electro-beam lithography, and nanomaterial fabrication methodologies relevant to biomedical engineering applications.[1]
- Graphene-based biosensor simulation and optimization
- Biomedical smart sensor instrumentation
- Surface plasmon resonance biosensing systems
- Quantum and nonlinear optical modelling
- Nanomaterial characterization techniques
Research Contributions
The research contributions of Ghassem Baridi primarily concern the design and computational evaluation of graphene-assisted biosensing systems for biomedical applications. His work investigates the interaction between graphene plasmonics and optical systems to enhance detection sensitivity and signal performance in biosensor architectures.[5]
Several studies focus on graphene plasmonic enhancement in quantum dot systems and terahertz optical regions, including analyses of nonlinear optical responses and intersubband transitions.[5] Additional work has explored graphene-enhanced third-harmonic generation systems for biomarker detection, particularly for β2-microglobulin sensing applications.
The candidate has also contributed to the modelling of electrolyte-gated graphene field-effect transistor biosensors, including simulations related to quantum capacitance and electrical double layer phenomena. These studies are relevant to biomedical sensing technologies that require precise and low-concentration biomarker detection mechanisms.
Publications
The following selected publications represent areas of research activity associated with graphene plasmonics, nanotechnology, and biomedical sensing systems.[5]
- Graphene plasmonic-assisted enhancement of linear and nonlinear optical properties of conic-shaped InAs/GaAs quantum dots with wetting layer. Superlattices and Microstructures, Elsevier, 2020.
- Coupling the graphene plasmonic with terahertz emission of truncated conic shaped InAs/GaAs quantum dots: A passive approach to enhance the intersubband optical properties. Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, Elsevier, 2021.
- Hybrid quantum dot-graphene layers with improved optical properties in the terahertz spectrum region. Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, Elsevier, 2023.
- Graphene-based chemical field effect transistors: impact of electric double layer model and quantum capacitance on detection capabilities. Micromachines, MDPI, 2026.
- Computational Simulation of Surface Plasmon Resonance Biosensor for β2-Microglobulin based on Electrolyte-Gated Graphene. Sensors, MDPI, 2026.
Research Impact
According to Scopus metrics, the researcher has published four indexed documents with ten citations distributed across eight citing documents and an h-index of 2.[3] While the publication profile represents an emerging stage of academic development, the research demonstrates specialization in advanced biomedical nanotechnology applications.
The interdisciplinary character of the research combines nanotechnology, computational physics, and biotechnology. Such integration is increasingly relevant in contemporary biomedical engineering research where graphene-enabled sensing systems are being investigated for diagnostic and biosensing applications.[4]
- Development of graphene-enhanced biosensing methodologies
- Contribution to nanotechnology-based biomedical instrumentation
- Simulation and optimization of GFET biosensor architectures
- Interdisciplinary integration of optics and biotechnology
Award Suitability
The academic profile of Ghassem Baridi demonstrates alignment with the objectives commonly associated with research recognition awards in biotechnology and biomedical engineering. His work addresses emerging scientific challenges related to biosensing sensitivity, biomedical smart sensors, and graphene-based diagnostic technologies.
The combination of computational modelling, nanotechnology fabrication, and biomedical instrumentation reflects a multidisciplinary approach that is relevant to current developments in translational biomedical engineering research.[4] Participation in conference presentations and ongoing peer-reviewed submissions further indicates continuing scholarly engagement and research development.[5]
Conclusion
Ghassem Baridi’s research activities contribute to the expanding field of graphene-based biomedical sensing systems and nanotechnology-enabled diagnostics. His academic profile demonstrates expertise in computational modelling, optoelectronic biosensors, and biomedical smart sensor technologies. Through interdisciplinary research integrating physics, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, his work supports ongoing advancements in biosensor performance optimization and biomedical detection systems.
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References
- Curriculum Vitae of Ghassem Baridi. (2026). Academic qualifications, doctoral research, and professional profile.https://www.unimore.it/
- Baridi, G., et al. (2026). Graphene-based biosensor research and biomedical smart sensing systems. Biomedical engineering and nanotechnology studies.
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Ghassem Baridi, Author ID 57216915414. Scopus.https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57216915414
- UNIMORE Department of Engineering. (n.d.). Research activities in biomedical engineering and nanotechnology.https://www.unimore.it/
- Baridi, G., et al. (2023). Hybrid quantum dot-graphene layers with improved optical properties in the terahertz spectrum region. Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physe.2022.115524
- Baridi, G., et al. (2026). Computational simulation and nonlinear optical detection approaches for graphene-enhanced biomarker sensing. Sensors and Electronics research submissions.