PhD Student, University of L’Aquila, Italy.
Kishwar Ali is a doctoral researcher at the University of L’Aquila, Italy, specializing in nanophotonics and advanced electromagnetic modeling. His core expertise lies in investigating the Goos–Hänchen shift (GHS) in novel metamaterial configurations using fractional calculus and time-space modulated media. Through strong collaborations with international experts and rigorous theoretical contributions, he has developed new paradigms for controlling light reflection and propagation in hyperbolic and zero-index materials. His vision blends deep physics with real-world applications, such as hyperlensing and photonic sensors. Kishwar is an active member of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society and is committed to pushing the boundaries of optical theory toward practical innovation.
📌Author Profile
🎓 Education
Kishwar Ali is currently pursuing his PhD at the University of L’Aquila in Italy. His doctoral training emphasizes advanced computational modeling and electromagnetic field theory applied to metamaterials and nanophotonics. His research bridges theoretical optics, mathematical modeling in fractional dimensions, and practical application in layered photonic structures. His academic background integrates foundational knowledge in applied physics with specialized training in electromagnetic theory and materials science. During his doctoral journey, Kishwar has been mentored by leading scientists and has contributed to multiple high-impact publications, enhancing his research rigor and interdisciplinary insights.
💼 Experience
As a PhD student, Kishwar Ali has co-authored four peer-reviewed publications, tackling complex optical phenomena such as the Goos–Hänchen shift and its manipulation in fractional and anisotropic media. He is actively engaged in a major project on spatiotemporal band engineering in photonic crystals. His research experience includes theoretical model development, analytical derivations, simulation implementation, and result validation. Kishwar collaborates with international researchers from Italy and Pakistan and contributes significantly to manuscript drafting, mathematical modeling, and peer communication. Though early in his professional journey, his impactful publications and innovative focus have already made notable impressions in the nanophotonics domain.
🔬 Research Focus
Kishwar Ali’s research is focused on light–matter interaction in metamaterials and spatiotemporal optical media, particularly the Goos–Hänchen shift and its enhancement or suppression in engineered systems. His interests lie in understanding how electromagnetic fields behave in complex layered structures, including near-zero-index materials, fractional spaces, and hyperbolic graphene composites. He is currently working on periodic space-time modulation to explore new forms of bandgap engineering, with potential implications in light steering, hyperlensing, and optical sensing technologies. Kishwar integrates analytical modeling, numerical simulation, and physics-driven intuition to develop concepts applicable to quantum optics, nanophotonics, and optical cloaking devices.
📚 Publication Top Notes
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Enhanced Control of the Goos–Hänchen Shift at Graphene-Hyperbolic Boron Nitride Multilayer Hyper Crystal
Optics & Laser Technology, 191, 113390, 2025
Authors: K Ali, F Ferranti, F Frezza, G Antonini
Summary: This study presents a novel way to manipulate the Goos–Hänchen shift using hybrid graphene-hBN structures, enabling improved beam control. Applications include optical sensors and super-resolution imaging.
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Rest-Frame Quasi-Static Analysis for a Rotating Core-Shell Structure in a Fractional Dimensional Space
JOSA B, Vol. 42(3), pp. 611-620, 2025
Authors: S Parveen, K Ali, A Shahzad, QA Naqvi
Summary: Investigates light interaction in a rotating nanostructure within a fractional-dimensional framework. This work adds a new perspective to electromagnetic modeling in non-integer geometries.
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Magnetic and Fractional Parametric Control of Goos-Hänchen Shifts in the Anisotropic Yttrium-Iron-Garnet Film Surrounded by Isotropic Fractal Dielectric Half-Spaces
Physics Letters A, 453, 128496, 2022
Authors: K Ali, WI Waseer, QA Naqvi
Summary: Explores how magnetic fields and fractional-order modeling can be used to fine-tune light shifts in complex magnetic-dielectric environments.
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Goos–Hanchen-Effect for Near-Zero-Index Metamaterials Excited by Fractional Dual Fields
Optik, 243, 167501, 2021
Authors: K Ali, AA Syed, WI Waseer, QA Naqvi
Summary: Analyzes how fractional dual fields affect the Goos–Hänchen effect in zero-index metamaterials. This is foundational for developing cloaking and advanced light-guiding technologies.
Conclusion
Kishwar Ali demonstrates a strong theoretical foundation and thematic consistency in studying light–matter interactions through the lens of Goos–Hänchen shifts in engineered materials. His recent 2025 work on graphene-hyperbolic boron nitride multilayer crystals stands out as a highlight for its innovation and potential application.
