Dr. Ali A. Jasim
Personal Summary:
Over 15 years of experience in experimental research and fabrications, the ability to actively contribute to the project goals, and a proven publication record of accomplishment. Possesses excellent expertise in the fabrication and application of optical micro/nanofiber devices, manufacturing specialty optical fibers, and developing thermal shaping of optical preforms based on the CO₂ laser for pump-absorption enhancement in the double-clad fibers of high-power fiber lasers. Able to interact with all researchers constructively, creatively, and professionally.
He is a prominent researcher in photonics and fiber-optic technology, currently serving as an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Physics at the Faculty of Engineering, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. Previously, he served as a scientist on the Fiber Lasers and Nonlinear Optics team at the Institute of Photonics and Electronics (ÚFE) of the Czech Academy of Sciences.
His academic contributions are primarily focused on the following areas:
Core Research Areas
- Specialty Optical Fibers: Manufacturing and characterizing microstructured, double-clad, and hollow-core fibers for high-power applications.
- Fiber Lasers & Nonlinear Optics: Developing high-power fiber lasers, including switchable multi-wavelength and thulium-doped systems.
- Optical Fiber Sensors: Designing sensors for diverse applications, such as high-temperature sensing, glucose detection, and pH measurement in medical samples.
- Micro/Nanofiber Devices: Fabricating interferometers (eg, Mach-Zehnder) and resonators for advanced sensing and filtering.
Key Publications & Impact
Dr. Jasim has authored over 70 scientific publications with significant citation impact. Notable works include:
- Mach-Zehnder Interferometers: Research on inline microfiber structures for high-temperature and refractive index sensing.
- RE-doped Nanoparticles: Studies on the thermal stability and photoluminescence of rare-earth-doped alumina nanoparticles in silica glass.
- Optical Sensors: Development of highly responsive detectors for NaCl and glucose using microfiber technology.
Academic Background
- PhD in Photonics & Fiber Optics: Obtained from the University of Malaya, Malaysia (2014).
- Research Fellowships: Previously held positions at the Photonics Research Center (University of Malaya) and conducted research at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan.
He is also a member of professional organizations such as IEEE, Optica (OSA), and SPIE, and serves as a topic board member for the journal Sensors.
Dr. Jasim had to lead high-impact research in specialty optical fibers at the Czech Academy of Sciences. His most recent work (2024–2025) focuses on the sensitivity of hollow-core fibers to environmental factors and on the application of advanced fabrication techniques.
Latest Research (2024–2025)
- Acoustic Vibration Sensitivity: A major focus of his 2024 and 2025 conference papers is the interaction between light and acoustic waves in Negative Curvature Hollow-Core Fibers (NC-HCF). This research explores how fiber geometry influences sensitivity to vibrations in the audible spectrum.
- Optical Frequency Dissemination: In early 2025, he co-authored a study on transferring precise optical frequencies via hollow-core fibers, a critical step for next-generation communication and sensing networks.
- Laser-Aided Fabrication: A key 2025 publication details the impact of CO2 lasers and grinding on shaping optical fiber preforms to reduce inner-cladding losses in double-clad fibers.
- Bandpass Spectral Filters: He has recently developed all-fiber bandpass filters based on NC-HCF technology, improving light filtering within the fiber itself.
Fiber Designs & Innovation
His documented designs at the Institute of Photonics and Electronics focus on:
- Hollow-Core Photonic Crystal Fibers (HC-PCFs): Designs optimized for broadband radiation and low-loss transmission.
- Anti-Resonant Fibers: Developing nested tubular elements that reduce confinement loss, enabling ultra-low loss in the visible light spectrum.
- Thermally Shaped Double-Clad Fibers: Innovative geometries designed to optimize pump absorption and thulium-doped fiber performance.
Editorial & Professional Service Editorial Positions
- Editorial Board Member, Sensors Journal
- Associate Editorial Board Member, Current Physics (Bentham Science)
- Review Editor, Frontiers in Photonics (Nonlinear Optics)
Peer Review Activities
- IEEE Photonics Journal
- IEEE Sensors Journal
- Optical Fiber Technology
- Sensors
- Journal of the Optical Society of America B
- Other international journals
Conference Committees, Chairing, and Invited Talks
- Session chair and member of the organizing committee of the 25th International Workshop for young scientists: BioPhys Spring, Prague, 2026.
- Invited speaker at the International Conference of InterPhotonics, Turkey, 2018.
Scientific Impact: His h-index and citation count continue to grow, with a career total of over 70 publications and significant citations in the fields of Mach-Zehnder interferometers and RE-doped nanoparticles.
