Hani Elsayed-Ali

Hani Elsayed-Ali is a Professor and Batten Endowed Eminent Scholar in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Old Dominion University (ODU). He earned his BS (1979), MS (1982), and PhD (1985) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Miami and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His career includes roles as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois and a Scientist at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics before joining ODU in 1992.

• Research Interests: Laser-solid interactions, ultrafast laser probing of solid-state processes, thin film fabrication, laser-plasma ion sources, and surface analysis of nanomaterials.
• Grants & Collaborations: Over $6 million in funded research, including major projects like the Acquisition of an Electron Probe Microanalyzer ($500,000) and Development of a Femtosecond Time-Resolved Electron Diffraction System ($191,752).
• Awards: Recipient of the ODU Doctoral Mentoring Award (2012), Excellence in Innovation in Hampton Roads (2006), ODU Faculty Research Award (2000), and Cairo University Medal (1996).
• Publications: Over 160 peer-reviewed articles on topics spanning quantum dot infrared photodetectors, laser-induced surface melting, and ultrafast electron dynamics, with significant contributions to thin film modeling and laser safety systems.