About
Safa Kasap is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, College of Engineering. His research focuses on optoelectronic materials and devices, particularly photoconductors and X-ray detectors, with expertise in electrical and optical properties of materials, optoelectronic glasses, and excess noise in electronic devices.
His research group investigates advanced materials for radiation detection, including vanadium dioxide (VO2), amorphous selenium (a-Se), and perovskite-based detectors. Key areas include improving temporal performance, quantum efficiency, and sensitivity through material doping, structural optimization, and noise analysis.
Recent publications highlight trends in chalcogenide photonics, X-ray detector design, and radiation-induced defect dynamics, with a strong emphasis on medical imaging applications and optoelectronic material synthesis. He has contributed to fundamental understanding of charge transport, phase transitions, and photoluminescence in novel materials.
- Fellow of IEEE (FIEEE)
- Fellow of APS (FAPS)
- Fellow of OSA (FOSA)
- Distinguished Professor recognition
Kasap's work spans experimental and theoretical studies of material properties for optoelectronic and radiation detection systems, with collaborations across international institutions. His contributions include advancements in flat-panel imagers, noise reduction techniques, and novel dosimetry materials.
