Mohammed V University | Morocco
Dr. Aya Chelh is a PhD candidate in Materials Science at University Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco, specializing in first-principles computational modeling and density functional theory simulations for advanced energy materials. Her research investigates structural, electronic, optical, thermodynamic, and hydrogen storage properties of innovative compounds with promising applications in photovoltaics, hydrogen production and storage, and spintronics. She previously obtained her Master’s degree in Matter and Radiation, graduating with distinction, where she focused on the elaboration and characterization of transparent conductive oxide thin films, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from University Chouaib Doukkali, El Jadida. In her doctoral work, she has conducted extensive DFT analyses on band structures, optical absorption, Renewable Energy and thermodynamic stability, while also engaging in multidisciplinary collaborations that bridge computational studies with material synthesis and experimental characterization. Her research portfolio demonstrates both depth and interdisciplinarity, preparing her for impactful contributions to academia and industry. Scientifically, Dr. Chelh has published 9 documents, which have collectively received 29 citations from 11 citing documents, with an h-index of 3, reflecting the relevance and growing impact of her work in the field of sustainable energy technologies.
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Featured Publications
Chelh, A., Akenoun, B., Dahbi, S., & Ez-Zahraouy, H. (2026). Ab-initio investigation of structural, elastic, optoelectronic, thermoelectric and thermodynamic properties of the pure, doped and co-doped calcium hafnate perovskite for photovoltaic applications. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 190, 113232.
Chelh, A., Akenoun, B., Dahbi, S., Chakkour, I., Ouichou, H., Tahiri, N., & Ez-Zahraouy, H. (2025). Hydrogen storage potential and physical properties of XSiH₃ (X = Bi, Ga) perovskite hydrides: A first-principles study. Computational Condensed Matter, 37, e01133.
Chelh, A., Dahbi, S., & Ez-Zahraouy, H. (2025). Ab-initio study of the structural, electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of chalcogenide-doped Sr₂UZnO₆. Solid State Communications, 386, 116024.
Chelh, A., Akenoun, B., Dahbi, S., & Ez-Zahraouy, H. (2025). First-principles calculations to investigate photovoltaic, photocatalytic, and spintronic properties of Fe-doped and alloyed MgSiO₃ perovskite. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 189, 112773.
Chelh, A., Akenoun, B., Dahbi, S., & Ez-Zahraouy, H. (2025). Compressive strain effects on the photocatalytic and optoelectronic properties of CsInBr₃ for efficient hydrogen production: A DFT study. Surfaces and Interfaces, 47, 107356.