Shadia J. Ikhmayies is a researcher and academic specializing in the production and characterization of semiconductor thin films and CdS/CdTe thin-film photovoltaic solar cells. She is currently affiliated with several academic and research institutions. Her interests include semiconductor materials, computational characterization techniques, and the development of sustainable energy solutions. Shadia has received multiple international awards, including the TMS Frank Crossley Diversity Award and the World Renewable Energy Congress Pioneering Award.