Dr. Samer H. Zyoud serves as a Senior Lecturer at Ajman University -UAE, where he also coordinates the Advanced Nanotechnology Research Group and founded the AU Nano-Maker Research Team. Dr. Zyoud earned his Ph.D. in Applied and Engineering Physics from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), specializing in semiconductor fabrication, thin films, epitaxy, and nanostructures. Over his career, he has published more than 150 scientific papers, authored six patents, and contributed to several books in different language and book chapters. He has been recognized among Stanford University’s Top 2% Most Influential Scientists (2025), published by Elsevier, in acknowledgment of his cumulative scientific and research contributions. He is also the winner of the CleanTech Hackathon (2025) and recipient of the Wellbeing Economy Award – MENA Region (2025)-First place. These honors highlight his role as a leading researcher driving impactful and sustainable innovations. His research spans nanomaterials, renewable energy systems, photocatalysis, thin films, photodetectors, solar energy, and antimicrobial nanostructures. He focuses on sustainable solutions for clean water, clean energy, and environmental remediation, aligning closely with the SDGs. Dr. Zyoud is also known for his strong commitment to mentoring students, having supervised award-winning projects presented at the Undergraduate Research Competition (2023), the University Innovation Program at Expo City Dubai (2023), and the Undergraduate Research and Innovation Competition (2024), where his team won in Electrical and Electronics. His students will also present at the Qatar University Youth Research Forum (2025). Beyond academia, Dr. Zyoud is also an active member of the UAE Universities Climate Network (UCN), contributing to collaborative national efforts toward climate action and sustainability. He actively engages in youth empowerment and sustainability initiatives, including the Ajman Youth Council’s “Ghars” Program, and has built wide-ranging research collaborations across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. His vision is to bridge academic innovation with societal needs, advancing technologies that deliver global impact.