Condense Matter (Experimental)
Area of research:
- Thin Films
- Nanomaterials,
- Energy Storage Devices
- Photodetectors
- Ambient sensors for humidity
- Light and temperature
- Solar cells
Theme:
- Understanding and controlling electron behavior in nanoscale devices
- Developing new magnetic materials for data storage and processing applications
- Developing new photovoltaic materials for more efficient solar energy conversion.
SDGs covered:
4, 7, 9, 15 and 19 (Quality Education, Affordable and Clean Energy, Industr Innovation and Infrastructure, Life On Land and Partnerships for the Goals)
Faculty Members:
- Dr. Zaheer Hssain Shah (Associate Professor)
- Dr. Qayyum Zafar (Associate Professor)
- Dr.Tanvir Hussain (Assistant Professor)
- Dr. Muhammad Tahir (Assistant Professor)
- Dr. Sidra Khalid (Assistant Professor)
- Ms. Saira Shaheen (Lecturer)
- Ms. Shamsa Kanwal (Lecturer)
- Ms. Rabia Nasar (Lecturer)
- Mr. Mirza Azam ul Haq (Lecturer)
- Ms. Ayesha Islam (Lecturer)
- Mr. Muhammad Usman (Lab Demonstrator)
- Mr. Muhammad Anas Toheed (Lab Demonstrator)
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Description:
Condensed matter physics is a subfield of physics that studies the properties of matter in its solid and liquid forms. This area of research is concerned with understanding the behavior of atoms and molecules in condensed matter systems, including their electronic, magnetic, optical, and mechanical properties. One of the primary goals of condensed matter physics is to develop a fundamental understanding of how materials work at the microscopic level, which can lead to the development of new technologies and materials with desired properties. Researchers in condensed matter physics use a wide range of theoretical and experimental tools, including quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and various types of spectroscopy and imaging techniques. Some current research themes within condensed matter physics include the study of novel materials with exotic electronic or magnetic properties, the development of new nanoscale devices for computing and sensing, and the exploration of the behavior of soft materials and complex fluids.
National Collaborators:
- COMSATS Lahore
- UET Lahore
- Solid State Physics Punjab University Lahore
- Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS),
- University of Education Lahore
- University of Education, Faisalabad.
International Collaborators:
- Cankaya University Ankara Turkey
- Siirt University Siirt Turkey
- University of Malaya (Malaysia)
- Frederick University (Cyprus)
- Qassim University (Saudi Arabia)
- Salahuddin University (Iraq)
Students:
- Ms. Sanam PhD (PHY) student UMT
- Ms. Fatima Munir MS(PHY) student UMT
Relevant Publications:
- Khalid, S., Riaz, S., Akbar, A., Shah, Z. H., Kayani, Z. N., & Naseem, S. (2023). Magneto-transport and Magneto-dielectric Anomalies in Co doped Iron Oxide Thin Films–Microwave Assisted Sol-Gel Route. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 101595.
- Ilyas, S., Sultana, I., Nasar, R., Hanif, I., Jafri, S. H. M., Naveed-Ul-Haq, M., & Razaq, A. (2021). Tuning of electrical conduction properties of natural fibers and TiO2 based flexible paper composite sheets by electrodeposition of metallic nanolayers. Ceramics International, 47(20), 29435-2944