Research Scientist (2025 - Present)

Research Fellow (2022 - 2024)

College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE)

State University of New York, University at Albany

Topic: Topological Superconductivity for Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computation

Research Associate (2019 - 2021)

Department of Physics, University of Tehran, Iran

Topic: CMOS-compatible Devices Based on 2D Materials

PhD in Solid-State Physics, University of Tehran, Iran (2019)

Thesis: Charge Transport in Metal-Oxide Nano-Structures for Photovoltaic and Optoelectronic Applications

MSc in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Tehran, Iran (2014)

Thesis: Electron Transport in Nano-Structured Solar Cells

BSc in Physics, Urmia University, Iran (2012)

Device fabrication and structural characterization: cleanroom nanofabrication, process development, electron-beam lithography (EBL), focused ion beam (FIB), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), reactive ion etching (RIE), Raman and optical spectroscopy, thin film deposition (PVD, e-beam evaporation, CVD, PECVD), 2D materials, wide bandgap oxides, organic semiconductors, topological insulators, and topological superconductors.

Electrical Characterization: DC/AC semiconductor parameter analysis (SMU, LCR, etc.), optoelectronic characterization tests (photovoltaic cells, optical detectors/sensors), low-noise/precision measurements (lock-in amplifiers, Atto-sense modules, low-temperature LPFs), cryogenic systems, quantum transport, phase-sensitive  magnetic/flux measurements.

Computation, Data Anlysis, and Automation: Python, Mathematica, LabVIEW, KLayout (layout/mask design), statistical analysis, instrument automation.

1. M.J. Balakan, S. Heidari, G. Gu, Q. Li, K. Watanabe, T. Taniguchi, and JU. Lee, Intrinsic magnetization of the superconducting condensate in Fe(Te,Se), submitted (2026) [arXiv:2603.08891].

2. M.J. Balakan, G. Gu, Q. Li, K. Watanabe, T. Taniguchi, and JU. Lee, Half-integer winding of order parameter in an iron-based superconductor, submitted (2026).

3. M.J. Balakan, S. Heidari, G. Gu, Q. Li, D. Titcombe, Z. Xiao, H. Frost, E. Bhatia, C. Kow, P. Rao, K. Watanabe, T. Taniguchi, and JU. Lee, Aharonov–Bohm interference from coherent spin-polarized edge transport in Fe(Te,Se) superconducting rings, submitted (2025) [arXiv:2508.05030].

4. M.J. Balakan, G. Gu, Q. Li, K. Watanabe, T. Taniguchi, and JU. Lee, Observation of half-quantum vorticity in an iron-based superconductor, (2025) [arXiv:2505.01522].

5. A. Mazaheri, M. Javadi, and Y. Abdi, Chemical vapor deposition of two-dimensional boron sheets by thermal decomposition of diborane, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 13(7), 8844-8850, (2021).

6. M. Javadi, AA. Noroozi, and Y. Abdi, Kinetics of charge carriers across graphene−silicon Schottky junction, Physical Review Applied 14, 064048, (2020).

7. AH. Mosaddegh, AA. Noroozi, M. Javadi, and Y. Abdi, Ultrahigh photovoltage response of PEDOT:PSS−silicon hybrid heterojunction photodiodes, Applied Physics Letters 117, 073301, (2020).

8. M. Javadi, Theoretical efficiency limit of graphene−semiconductor solar cells, Applied Physics Letters 117, 053902, (2020).

9. M. Javadi, A. Mazaheri, H. Torbatiyan, Y. Abdi, Mechanism of charge transport in hybrid organic−inorganic PEDOT:PSS/Silicon heterojunctions, Physical Review Applied 12, 034002, (2019).

10. M. Javadi, AA. Noroozi, A. Mazaheri, Y. Abdi, Sequentially assembled graphene layers on silicon, the role of uncertainty principles in graphene–silicon Schottky junctions, Advanced Optical Materials 7, 1900470, (2019).

11. M. Javadi, Y. Abdi, Frequency driven bulk-to-surface transition of conductivity in Zinc Oxide nanowires, Applied Physics Letters 113, 051603, (2018).

12. M. Javadi, M. Gholami, H. Torbatiyan, Y. Abdi, Hybrid organic/inorganic position sensitive detectors based on PEDOT:PSS/n-Si, Applied Physics Letters 112, 113302, (2018) [Editor’s Pick].

13. M. Javadi, M. Gholami, Y. Abdi, IR position-sensitive detectors based on double-junction asymmetric TiO2/MoS2/reduced graphene-oxide sandwiches, Journal of Material Chemistry C 6, 8444, (2018).

14. M. Javadi, A.Heidari, S. Darbari, Realization of enhanced sound-driven CNT-based tribo-electric nanogenerator, utilizing sonic array configuration, Current Applied Physics 18, 361, (2018).

15. M. Javadi, H. Torbatiyan, Y. Abdi, Ultra-low intensity UV detection using partitioned mesoporous titanium dioxide, Applied Physics Letters 111, 063113, (2017).

16. M. Javadi, Y. Abdi, Kinetic Monte Carlo simulation of single-electron multiple-trapping transport in disordered media, Computer Physics Communications 221, 282, (2017).

17. M. Javadi, Y. Abdi, Nanopattern formation using localized plasma for growth of single-standing carbon nanotubes, Journal of Nanoparticle Research 19, 17, (2017).

18. M. Javadi, S. Alizadeh, Y. Khosravi, Y. Abdi, Electron transport in Q2D porous network of Titania nanoparticles, incorporating electrical and optical advantages in dye-sensitized solar cells, ChemPhysChem 17, 3542, (2016).

19. M. Javadi, S. Darbari, Y. Abdi, F. Ghasemi, Realization of a piezo-phototronic device based on reduced graphene-oxide/MoS2 heterostructure, IEEE Electron Device Letters 37, 677, (2016).

20. M. Javadi, Y. Abdi, E. Arzi, Local collection efficiency in nano-crystalline solar cells, Solar Energy 133, 549, (2016).

21. M. Sajedi Alvar, M. Javadi, Y. Abdi, E. Arzi, Enhancing the electron lifetime and diffusion coefficient in dye-sensitized solar cells by patterning the layer of titanium dioxide nano-particles, Journal of Applied Physics 119, 114302, (2016).

22. M. Javadi, and Y. Abdi, Monte Carlo random walk simulation of electron transport in confined porous titanium dioxide as a promising candidate for photo-electrode of nano-crystalline solar cells, Journal of Applied Physics 118, 064304, (2015).

1. “Topological superconductivity in Fe(Te,Se)”, Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS), College Park, MD (2025).

2. “Charge transport at graphene-silicon 2D/3D interface”, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran (2020).

3. “Negative photoconductivity in ZnO nanowires”, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences( IPM), Tehran, Iran (2018).

1. MJ. Balakan, Half-integer winding of the order parameter and intrinsic magnetization of the superconducting condensate in mesoscopic Fe(Te,Se) devices, GRC Correlated Electron Systems (2026).

2. MJ. Balakan, G. Gu, Q. Li, K. Watanabe, T. Taniguchi, and JU. Lee, Topological superconductivity in Fe(Te,Se) mesoscopic devices, APS Global Meeting (2026).

3. Abdi, Yaser; Javadi, Mohammad. Frequency-Driven Bulk to Surface Transition of Conductivity in ZnO Nanowires. National Physics Gathering, Iranian Physical Society (2018).

4. Javadi, Mohammad; Abdi, Yaser. Simulation of Electron Transport in Disordered Zinc Oxide Nanostructures. 6th Conference on Nanostructured Solar Cells (SUT) (2016).

5. Alizadeh Fanalu, Saba; Javadi, Mohammad; Abdi, Yaser. Electrical Transport in Quasi-Two-Dimensional Porous Titanium Dioxide Structures. Annual Physics Conference, Iranian Physical Society (2016).

6. Sajjadi Alvar, Mohammad; Abdi, Yaser; Javadi Balakan, Mohammad; Arzi, Ezzatollah. Enhancement of Electron Lifetime and Diffusion Coefficient in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells via Semiconductor Oxide Layer Geometry Control. 12th Condensed Matter Conference, Iranian Physical Society (2014).

7. Javadi, Mohammad; Abdi, Yaser. Quantum Efficiency Formula in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. 12th Condensed Matter Conference, Iranian Physical Society (2014).

8. Negahban Dehcheshmeh, Khatereh; Javadi, Mohammad; Abdi, Yaser; Kimiyagar, Salimeh. Electro-Optical Properties of Titanium Dioxide–Silver Nanoparticle Composites Under Plasma. 12th Condensed-Matter Conference, Iranian Physical Society (2014).

9. Javadi, Mohammad; Abdi, Yaser; Sajjadi Alvar, Mohammad; Arzi, Ezzatollah. Study of Electron Confinement Effects in Disordered Structures on Electron Transport. 12th Condensed Matter Conference, Iranian Physical Society (2014).

10. Javadi, Mohammad; Sajjadi Alvar, Mohammad; Abdi, Yaser; Arzi, Ezzatollah. Electron Transport in Quasi-One-Dimensional Porous Titanium Dioxide Structures. 4th Conference on Nanostructured Solar Cells (2014).

11. Sajjadi Alvar, Mohammad; Javadi, Mohammad; Abdi, Yaser; Arzi, Ezzatollah. Performance Enhancement of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Using Quasi-One-Dimensional Titanium Dioxide Nanostructures and Experimental Study of Electron Transport and Charge Recombination. 4th Conference on Nanostructured Solar Cells (2014).

12. Sajjadi Alvar, Mohammad; Javadi, Mohammad; Abdi, Yaser; Arzi, Ezzatollah. Improving Energy Conversion Efficiency in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Using Quasi-One-Dimensional Columns of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles. 2nd Specialized Conference on Nanotechnology in the Power and Energy Industry (2014).