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Dereje Fufa Hirpa

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Biography

I obtained my BSc in Physics from Jimma University, followed by an MSc in Condensed Matter Physics at Addis Ababa University, where I focused on magnon-exciton interactions in ferromagnetic materials and built a strong foundation in solid-state theory and material properties. I am currently pursuing my PhD in Condensed Matter Physics, focusing on first-principles investigations of transition-metal doped semiconductors. This academic background has provided me with the theoretical knowledge and computational skills necessary to study the electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of Aluminum Phosphide (AlP) in this dissertation.

Research Focus

My research interests focus on the theoretical and computational investigation of semiconductor materials
particularly transition-metal doped systems. I am interested in studying their electronic
magnetic
and optical properties using first-principles methods such as density functional theory (DFT) and DFT+U
including the effects of spin–orbit coupling (SOC) and magnetocrystalline anisotropy. I am also keen on exploring materials for potential spintronic and optoelectronic applications.

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