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Research interests
I am looking for highly motivated PhD students, Postdoctoral Researchers, and Research Assistants to join my research group. Please feel free to contact me via email.
Current research areas include:
- Advanced Materials Engineering
- Neuromorphic Computing and Electronics
- Quantum Technologies and Plasmonic Sensing
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact me via email with their CV and research interests.
Biography
Dr. Dani Samer Assi is a Lecturer in the School of Science and Technology at Hong Kong Metropolitan University. He received his PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University of Glasgow. His research focuses on advanced materials for next-generation electronic systems, particularly neuromorphic electronics, quantum technologies, and plasmonic sensing devices.
Dr. Assi has authored numerous SCI-indexed publications in leading journals including Advanced Materials, Advanced Science, ACS Nano, and Materials Horizons. His work on neuroelectronic synaptic modulators and brain-computer interfaces has received international recognition, including Editor’s Choice in Advanced Materials and coverage by Advanced Science News.
He is the Principal Investigator of several competitive research projects funded by organisations such as the Research Grants Council and the University Grants Committee, focusing on neuromorphic devices, quantum sensing technologies, and advanced plasmonic platforms.
Dr. Assi is also a recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Inspirational Teaching (2024) at HKMU and actively engages in interdisciplinary collaborations with international universities and industry partners
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Qualifications
- PhD, Electrical & Electronic Engineering - University of Glasgow, UK (QS World Top-100 University).
- MSc, Biomedical Engineering - University of Glasgow, UK (QS World Top-100 University).
- BSc, Biomedical Engineering - Lodz University of Technology, Poland & Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, Portugal.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Fabrication of self-doped TiO2-coated zeolite nanostructure with high surface area for efficient photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminant
Qian, J., Mao, J., Zheng, Z., Wang, C., Xiang, D., Assi, D. S., Tang, Y. & Guo, Q., Apr 2026, In: Materials Science and Engineering B: Solid-State Materials for Advanced Technology. 326, 119169.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Novel Framework of Hierarchical EMG-FMG Fusion to Enhance Long-term and Multi-position Robustness for Real-Time Motion Intent Recognition
Huang, H., Roy, V. A. L., Assi, D. S., Tao, L., Karthikeyan, V., Xi, N., Li, W. J. & Vuckovic, A., 2025, In: IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics. p. 1-14 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Novel Framework of Hierarchical EMG-FMG Fusion to Enhance Long-term and Multi-position Robustness for Real-Time Motion Intent Recognition
Huang, H., Roy, V. A. L., Assi, D. S., Tao, L., Karthikeyan, V., Xi, N., Li, W. J. & Vuckovic, A., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparative Evaluation of Thermophysical and Acoustical Properties of Binary Mixtures of Cumene + Methyl Acetate and Cumene + Ethyl Acetate over the Range of Molar Compositions and Temperatures from 298.15 to 318.15 K: Experimental Measurements and Application of Deviation Modeling
Radhakrishnan, P., Ahobilam, G., Kapoor, S., Anantha Iyengar, G., Lee, D. E., Kannan, V., Karthikeyan, V., Assi, D. S. & Roy, V. A. L., 11 Sept 2025, In: Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data. 70, 9, p. 3491-3508 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Decoding halide perovskites for neuromorphic and memristive devices
Das, D., Assi, D. S., Kazim, S., Roy, V. A. L. & Ahmad, S., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Materials Horizons.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
9 Citations (Scopus)
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Topological Insulators-Based Surfaces as a Novel Platform for Enhanced Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensing
ASSI, D. S. (PI), PHOO May Thawda (CoI) & ZAPIEN Juan Antonio (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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High-Efficiency Neuromorphic Devices for Brain-Computer Interfaces
ASSI, D. S. (PI), HUANG Hongli (CoI) & Vaithinathan KARTHIKEYAN (CoI)
1/05/25 → 30/04/27
Project: Research
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Detection and analysis of DNA methylation in urine samples
ASSI, D. S. (PI) & HUANG Hongli (CoI)
16/12/24 → 15/12/26
Project: Research
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Development of High-Efficiency Artificial Synaptic Devices for Wearable Neuromorphic Sensing Applications
ASSI, D. S. (PI) & Kevin HUNG King Fai (CoI)
1/12/24 → 30/11/25
Project: Research