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 fibre-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 Fibre 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 Fibre 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 organisations 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 fibres at the Czech Academy of Sciences. His most recent work (2024–2025) shifts towards the sensitivity of hollow-core fibres to environmental factors and 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 fibre geometry influences sensitivity to audible spectrum vibrations.
- Optical Frequency Dissemination: In early 2025, he co-authored work on transferring precise optical frequencies through hollow-core fibres, 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 fibre preforms to reduce inner-cladding losses in double-clad fibres.
- Bandpass Spectral Filters: He has recently developed all-fiber bandpass filters based on NC-HCF technology, improving how light is filtered within the fibre itself.
Fibre 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 Fibres: Innovative geometries designed to optimise pump absorption and thulium-doped fibre performance.
Current Roles & Metrics
- Editorial Work: He remains a Topic Board Member for the journal Sensors (MDPI).
- 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.
