Department of Physics

CategoryDetails
Research Group Title Computational Physics
Area of Research Structural, Magnetic, Optical and Mechanical Properties of materials
Theme of Research / Goals
  1. First-principles electronic structure calculations
  2. DFT calculations
  3. Accurate method for computational studies
Faculty Members Dr. Muhammad Imran Jamil (Associate Professor, Associate Dean), Dr. Qurat ul Ain (Assistant Professor), Dr. Shamsa Kanwal (Assistant Professor), Ms. Hudaibia Murtaza (Lecturer)
Collaborating National Institutes Solid State Centre, University of the Punjab, Riphah International University, Lahore, University of Education, Lahore.
Collaborating International Institutes Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science, King Saud University, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University (Abha, Saudi Arabia).
Names of Active Senior Students Ms. Hina Riaz (PhD student), Ms. Shabana (PhD student)
Short Description of the Research Theme Research in Computational Physics involves using numerical methods, simulations, and computational models to solve complex physical problems that are difficult to address analytically. With the help of high-performance computing, researchers develop algorithms and models to simulate physical phenomena, predict behavior, and analyze large datasets, contributing to advancements in areas like material science, astrophysics, and energy systems.
SDGs Covered SDG #4 Quality Education, SDG #7 Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG#8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG#9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDG #17 Partnerships for the Goals
List of 5 Relevant Publications
  1. Murtaza, H., Ain, Q., Jbara, A. S., Munir, J., Aldwayyan, A. S., Ghaithan, H. M., ... & Qaid, S. M. (2025). The prediction of hydrogen storage capacity and solar water splitting applications of Rb2AlXH6 (X= In, Tl) perovskite halides: A DFT study. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 198, 112427.
  2. Akhtar, M., Munir, J., Murtaza, H., Ain, Q., Aldwayyan, A. S., Ghaithan, H. M., ... & Qaid, S. M. (2025). The quest of novel materials for renewable energy: A DFT approach of tuning the physical attributes of KInX3 (X= F, Cl, Br, I) perovskites. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 416937.
  3. Kanwal, S., Jamil, M. I., Tariq, S., Ahmed, A., & Alrashdi, A. O. (2023). Elucidating the Effect of Pressure on Structural, Electronic, Magnetic, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Mn2ZrZ (Z= Ge and Si): DFT Overview. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology, 12(1), 013003.
  4. Kanwal, S., Jamil, M. I., Tariq, S., Ahmed, A., Adawi, H., Al Bahir, A., ... & Ghani, M. U. (2024). Exploring the physical properties of Mn2VSi and Mn2VGe heusler alloys under high pressure conditions: a theoretical investigation using GGA and TB-mBJ calculation. Physica Scripta, 99(11), 115921.
  5. Murtaza, H., Ain, Q., Issa, S. A., Zakaly, H. M., & Munir, J. (2024). A precise prediction for the hydrogen storage ability of perovskite XPH3 (X= Li, Na, K) hydrides: First-principles study. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 94, 1084-1093.

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