Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shapiullah Abdulvagidov | Magnetalloys | Best Researcher Award

Leading Researcher at Amirkhanov Institute of Physics of Dagestan Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences | Russia

Dr. Shapiullah B. Abdulvagidov is a distinguished physicist specializing in condensed matter physics. He earned his M.Sc. with honors from Dagestan State University in 1985 and began his academic journey with experimental research on electrical conductance in metal melts. He completed his Ph.D. in 1998 with a focus on the thermal properties of high-temperature superconductors. Currently, he serves as a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Physics, Dagestan Federal Research Centre of RAS. Dr. Abdulvagidov’s primary interests include phase transitions, magnetism, superconductivity, and multiferroics. He has authored over 100 scholarly papers, translated influential monographs, supervised numerous graduate theses, and developed unique experimental techniques. His groundbreaking research has significantly contributed to understanding critical phenomena and materials science.

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Education

Dr. Abdulvagidov completed his secondary education in 1980 before entering the Physics Department at Dagestan State University. He graduated with an M.Sc. in Physics (with honors) in 1985. His diploma research, which involved designing an experimental setup for studying gravitation-demixed metal melts, earned recognition and an innovation certificate. Encouraged by academic mentors, he proceeded to postgraduate studies and later earned a Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics in 1998 from the Institute for Physics, Dagestan Science Center of RAS. His thesis focused on the thermal properties of high-temperature superconductors near the critical point. In 2010, he was awarded the academic title of Associate Professor in Physics, recognizing his scholarly achievements and contributions to education.

Professional Experience

Since 1992, Dr. Abdulvagidov has served as a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Physics, Dagestan Federal Research Centre of RAS. He began his career as a major scientific collaborator at Dagestan State University in 1986, where he also held the position of Associate Professor. From 2003 onwards, he has been involved in academic teaching and advising in various physics disciplines, including thermodynamics, phase transitions, and experimental magnetism. He has delivered invited lectures and contributed significantly to establishing research labs in superconductivity and magnetism. He also participated in international collaborations, including research visits to Poland’s International Laboratory of High Magnetic Fields. He translated key monographs and led several national and international projects funded by RFBR, INTAS, and BPS-RAS. His organizational accomplishments include founding laboratories and electronic libraries that support physics education and research in Dagestan.

Research Focus 

Dr. Abdulvagidov’s research is centered on condensed matter physics, focusing on strongly correlated systems such as manganites, multiferroics, and high-temperature superconductors. His work delves deep into critical phenomena, phase transitions, and thermal behavior near transition points. He has made substantial contributions to understanding hysteresis in type-II transitions, fluctuation effects in superconductors, and universality classes of critical behavior. His investigations explore the interaction of electrical and magnetic subsystems, especially in multiferroics, leading to insights into phase transformation mechanisms. He uses temperature, magnetic fields, and pressure as tools to study and manipulate ferromagnetism and ferroelectricity in advanced materials. He is also known for developing unique experimental techniques to measure specific heat and thermal conductivity under extreme conditions, contributing valuable data and models that inform modern spintronics and nanoelectronics. His research continues to bridge theoretical physics and material applications, aiming to forecast and control transitions in real-world materials.

Awards & Honors

Dr. Abdulvagidov’s contributions to physics have earned him numerous accolades. In 1999, he received an Appreciation Certificate from the President of the Russian Academy of Sciences for his scientific contributions. In 2010, the Ministry of Education and Science in Moscow recognized his dedication to higher education and research with a national appreciation award. His innovative research methodologies—particularly in high-temperature superconductivity and manganite phase transitions—garnered support from prominent institutions like RFBR and INTAS. He has received grants from the Russian Presidential Fund, participated in elite scientific projects, and presented invited talks at international conferences. Notably, he translated the influential monograph “Phase Transition Approach to High Temperature Superconductivity,” earning funding from the Russian Basic Research Foundation. His impact on young scholars is equally significant, having mentored multiple master’s and doctoral theses and organized major departmental and laboratory facilities across academic institutions in Dagestan.

Conclusion 

Dr. Shapiullah B. Abdulvagidov is a distinguished researcher whose career reflects consistent excellence in scientific inquiry, education, and leadership. His foundational and experimental work in condensed matter physics has significantly contributed to the understanding of superconductors and multiferroic materials. While there is room for broader international engagement and visibility, his academic rigor, research output, and institutional service make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His recognition would not only honor his individual achievements but also inspire continued advancement in the physical sciences.

Publications to Noted

1. Mesoscopic exchange in ferromagnetic globular alloy
Year: 2025

2. Room temperature dipole magnet
Year: 2025

3. The Synthesis and Investigation of the Electrical Properties of Tricadmium Diarsenide with MnAs Nanogranules
Year: 2020
Citations: 6

4. New Universality Class Associated with Jahn–Teller Distortion and Double Exchange
Year: 2020 
Citations: 7

5. Galvanomagnetic Properties of Cd₃As₂–MnAs System in Transverse Magnetic Field at High Pressure
Year: 2020
Citations: 8

6. Nature of Novel Criticality in Ternary Transition-Metal Oxides
Year: 2019 
Citations: 29

7. Improved Scaling of the Magnetic Heat Capacity in La₀.₈₅Ag₀.₁₅MnO₃ Manganite
Year: 2017
Citations: 5

8. Scaling Temperature Dependence of Specific Heat of Sm₀.₅₅Sr₀.₄₅MnO₃ Manganite Near Critical Point
Year: 2010 
Citations: 6

9. Critical Behavior of Heat Capacity in Ag-Doped Manganites
Year: 2010 
Citations: 4

10. Critical Behavior of Specific Heat of La₁₋ₓAgₓMnO₃ Near Curie Point
Year: 2009 
Citations: 8