Dr. Amer Kotb is an Associate Professor at the School of Chips, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, a position he assumed in 2023. He is also a full professor of Physics at the Faculty of Science, Fayoum University, Egypt. Amer earned his M.Sc. in Electronics from Fayoum University in 2006, and his Ph.D. in Electronics in 2012 through a joint program between Fayoum University in Egypt and the University of Connecticut (UCONN) in the USA, where he completed his doctoral research within the Department of Physics. Prior to joining XJTLU, he served as an Associate Professor at the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (CIOMP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) from 2017 to 2023. Earlier in his career, he was an Assistant Professor and Vice Head of the Physics Department at Northern Border University, Saudi Arabia, from 2012 to 2015. This international academic trajectory, spanning Egypt, the United States, the Middle East, and China, has shaped his collaborative approach to research and education.

Amer's research is centred on the theoretical investigation and numerical simulation of all-optical logic devices, with a particular emphasis on leveraging various optical waveguide technologies to enable ultra-fast photonic computing. His work explores the fundamental physics of nonlinear optical interactions and their application to next-generation signal processing, aiming to overcome the speed and bandwidth limitations of conventional electronic circuits. Through sophisticated computational modelling, he investigates novel waveguide geometries and material systems that could pave the way for compact, high-performance all-optical switches and logic gates.

Amer Kotb has published over 90 peer-reviewed journal papers as a first author in some of the most respected outlets in the field, including Optics Letters, IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, Optics and Laser Technology, Optics Communications, Physica Scripta, Applied Physics, Optical and Quantum Electronics, Nanomaterials, Micromachines, Optical Engineering, Modern Optics, Optik, Photonics, and Electronics. Beyond his own publications, he actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for numerous scientific optics journals and has served as an external examiner for master's and doctoral theses from India, Pakistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. His editorial and peer-review work reflects a deep commitment to maintaining the quality and integrity of scientific communication in his field.

Amer has been the recipient of several prestigious fellowships and research grants that underscore the international recognition of his work. He was awarded the Talent Young Scientist Program (TYSP) in both 2019 and 2020, and the CAS President's International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI) in 2019, 2022, and 2023. Since joining XJTLU, he has secured the Research Development Fund (RDF) for the period 2023–2026 and the Postgraduate Research Scholarship (PGRS) for 2026–2030. In 2024, he received the XJTLU Research Excellence Award, further affirming the quality and impact of his research contributions. These grants and honours have enabled him to advance his research agenda, supervise postgraduate students, and foster international collaborations.

Perhaps the most telling measure of Amer's scholarly influence is his consistent inclusion in the World's Top 2% Scientists list compiled by Stanford University. He has been recognised in this prestigious ranking for six consecutive years, from 2020 to 2025, in both the single-year impact and career-long impact categories. This sustained recognition places him among the most cited and influential researchers in optics and photonics worldwide, reflecting the enduring relevance and reach of his published work. It also speaks to his ability to produce research that not only advances fundamental understanding but also resonates across the broader scientific community.

For more details, visit his Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=sJKAT6YAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

I see modeling and simulation as tools that help scientists and engineers in guiding experiments, understanding deeply their experimental findings, and envisioning new device applications. My current research activities include the investigation and simulation of all-optical logic devices using different optical waveguides, such as silicon waveguides, metamaterials waveguides, and different SOAs technologies.

For prospective PhD students:

https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FOSA2412006_Amer_Kotb_School_of_Chips.pdf

Teaching Assistant - Fayoum University - 2002 - 2006

Lecturer - Fayoum University - 2006 - 2012

PhD Researcher - Connecticut University - 2009 - 2011

Assistant Professor - Northern Borders University - 2012 - 2015

Assistant Professor - Fayoum University - 2012-2018

Associate Professor - Chinese Academy of Sciences - 2017 - 2023

Associate Professor - Fayoum University - 2018 - 2023

Full Professor - Fayoum University - 2023 - Present

Associate Professor - XJTLU - 2023 - Present

Optical Amplifiers (EDFAs, SOAs)

Optical Fibers

Communications Systems

Electricity and Magnetism

Digital Electronics

Electronics

Electric Circuits

Classical Mechanics

MES209TC: Electromagnetism and Electromechanics - XJTLU

MES201TC: Advanced Power Eectronics and Electric Ciruits

• Listed in the Top 2% Scientists Worldwide (2020–Present) for both Single-year Impact and Carrer-long Impact – Recognized by PLOS-Elsevier-Stanford University.
• XJTLU Research Excellence Award (2024).
• Excellence Award in International Scientific Publication (2010–Present) – Fayoum University, Egypt.
• Best Researcher Award (2021) – VDGOOD Professional Association, India.
• CAS President’s International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI) (2019–2023) – Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, China.
• Talented Young Scientist Program (TYSP) (2019–2021) – Supported by the China Science and Technology Exchange Center, Ministry of Science and Technology of China.
• Full Joint Scholarship (2009–2011) – University of Connecticut, Department of Physics, USA, under Prof. Niloy Dutta.