Ms. NTUMBA LOBO| Energy Conversion
| Best Researcher Award

PhD student at Nagoya Institute Of Technology, Japan

Ntumba Lobo is an accomplished researcher currently pursuing her PhD in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan. With a strong background in semiconductor materials, nuclear physics, and hydrogen storage, she has conducted extensive research in carrier lifetime measurements and material characterization. Her academic journey spans institutions in Japan, Germany, Ethiopia, and DR Congo, demonstrating her global research exposure. She has participated in prestigious conferences, presenting her work on semiconductors and energy materials. As a research assistant at Nagoya Institute of Technology, she actively contributes to advancing semiconductor technology. Her dedication, technical expertise, and innovative contributions position her as a leading figure in materials science and applied physics.

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🏆 Suitability for the Best Researcher Award 

Ntumba Lobo is a distinguished candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given her exceptional contributions to semiconductor materials and energy storage research. Her work has significantly advanced the understanding of carrier lifetime in semiconductors, benefiting applications in solar cells and optoelectronic devices. She has presented at renowned international conferences, authored impactful publications, and collaborated on interdisciplinary projects. Her research at Nagoya Institute of Technology and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg has led to innovations in semiconductor processing and characterization techniques. She possesses strong analytical skills, experimental expertise, and a commitment to scientific progress, making her a deserving recipient of this honor.

🎓 Education 

Ntumba Lobo’s academic credentials reflect her expertise in materials science, physics, and engineering. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan (2025), focusing on semiconductor materials. She completed her Master’s in Science and Engineering at Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan (2020), specializing in hydrogen storage materials. Her M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (2016) involved research on fusion reactions in nuclear materials. She earned her B.Sc. (Honors) in Physics from the University of Kinshasa, DR Congo (2012), conducting research on non-destructive concrete characterization using ultrasound. Additionally, she was an exchange student at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany, where she worked on semiconductor crystallization techniques.

🏢 Work Experience 

Ntumba Lobo has extensive experience in research, teaching, and industry internships. Since 2020, she has been a Research Assistant at Nagoya Institute of Technology, working on semiconductor material development. She has completed internships at OSM Group Co., Ltd. (Japan) and For Delight Co. Ltd. (Japan), where she gained practical expertise in materials engineering and electronics. Previously, she conducted nuclear physics research at Centre Régional de Recherche Nucléaire, Kinshasa. She also served as a teaching assistant at the University of Kinshasa, mentoring students in physics and engineering principles. Her experience includes scientific research, material characterization, and experimental physics, making her a well-rounded researcher in semiconductor technology and applied materials science.

🏅 Awards and Honors 

Ntumba Lobo has received numerous recognitions for her contributions to semiconductor materials, nuclear physics, and hydrogen storage research. She has been invited to present at international conferences, including the Solid-State Devices and Materials Conference (Japan), MRS Tanzania Conference, and Metal-Hydrogen Systems Symposium (China). Her research on carrier lifetime measurements and recombination velocity in lithium tantalate has been widely cited. She has been awarded scholarships and research grants to support her studies at Nagoya Institute of Technology, Shibaura Institute of Technology, and Addis Ababa University. Her work in materials engineering, energy storage, and semiconductor characterization has earned her fellowships and international research funding, cementing her reputation as a leading researcher.

🔬 Research Focus 

Ntumba Lobo’s research spans semiconductor materials, energy storage, and nuclear physics. She specializes in carrier lifetime analysis, surface recombination velocity, and semiconductor device optimization. Her contributions to metal halide perovskites, lithium tantalate, and hydrogen storage materials have direct applications in renewable energy and electronics. She has developed novel techniques to mitigate carrier trapping effects, enhancing the efficiency of solar cells and optoelectronic devices. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates solid-state physics, material science, and applied engineering to develop next-generation semiconductor devices and energy storage solutions. With a strong background in both experimental and computational methods, she continues to drive innovation in semiconductor characterization and sustainable energy materials.

📊 Publication Top Notes:

• Lobo, N., Takasaki, A., Mineo, K., Klimkowicz, A., & Goc, K. (2019). Stability investigation of the γ-MgH₂ phase synthesized by high-energy ball milling. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44(55), 29179-29188.

• Kimilita, P. D., Hayashi, M., Nkomba, H. M., Fukunishi, H., Lobo, N., Mizuno, T., … (2023). Stable quasi-solid-state zinc-ion battery based on the hydrated vanadium oxide cathode and polyacrylamide-organohydrogel electrolyte. Electrochimica Acta, 462, 142702.

• Lobo, N., Kawane, T., Matt, G. J., Osvet, A., Shrestha, S., Ievgen, L., Brabec, C. J., … (2022). Trapping effects and surface/interface recombination of carrier recombination in single-or poly-crystalline metal halide perovskites. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 61(12), 125503.

• Lobo, N. T. (2016). Study of ²⁰Ne induced reaction in ⁵⁹Co: Incomplete and complete fusion. Addis Ababa University.

• Lobo, N., Klimkowicz, A., & Takasaki, A. (2020). Effect of TiO₂ + Nb₂O₅ + TiH₂ catalysts on hydrogen storage properties of magnesium hydride. MRS Advances, 1-11.

• Lobo, E. N. (2010). La super symétrie en physique quantique. Université de Kinshasa.

• Lobo, N., Matt, G. J., Osvet, A., Shrestha, S., Kanak, A., Fochuk, P., Brabec, C. J., … (2024). Mitigation of carrier trapping effects on carrier lifetime measurements with continuous-wave laser illumination for Pb-based metal halide perovskite materials. Journal of Applied Physics, 135(7).