Dr. Manh-Huong Phan is a Full Professor of Physics at the University of South Florida. He received a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Physics from Bristol University, UK in 2006. He is a leading expert in the development of advanced materials for energy-efficient magnetic refrigeration and smart sensor technologies. He has published more than 350 ISI journal papers and one textbook. His works have been cited more than 17000 times, with an H-index of 65. Presently, he serves as Managing Editor/Scientific Editor for the Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices (IF = 7.38), Applied Sciences (IF = 2.838) and Scientific Reports (IF = 4.379). He has been featured in the list of the World's Top 1% Scientists in the field of Physics and Materials Science. He received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Vietnam National University, Hanoi (2021), The USF Outstanding Faculty Research Achievement Awards (2017, 2019, 2021), The USF Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor Award (2018, HM) and The Honorary Medal by Vietnam National University, Hanoi (2018). He has delivered plenary, keynote and invited talks at professional meetings and organized numerous international conferences.