| Category | Details |
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| Research Group Title |
Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science |
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| Area of Research |
Thin Films Nanomaterials, Energy Storage Devices, Photodetectors, Ambient sensors for humidity, Light and temperature, Solar cells |
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| Theme of Research / Goals |
- 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
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| Faculty Members |
Dr. Zaheer Hussain Shah (Associate Professor), Dr. Qayyum Zafar (Associate Professor), Dr.Tanvir Hussain (Assistant Professor, CoD, Department of Physics ), Dr. Muhammad Tahir (Assistant Professor), Dr. Sidra Khalid (Assistant Professor), Dr. Saira Shaheen (Assistant Professor), Dr. Shamsa Kanwal (Assistant Professor), Ms. Rabia Nasar (Lecturer), Mr. Muhammad Anas Toheed (Lab Demonstrator) |
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| Collaborating National Institutes |
COMSATS Lahore, UET Lahore, Solid State Physics Punjab University Lahore, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), University of Education Lahore, University of Education, Faisalabad, COMSATS Lahore, GCUF, Superior University Lahore. |
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| Collaborating International Institutes |
Cankaya University Ankara Turkey, Siirt University Siirt Turkey, University of Malaya (Malaysia), Frederick University (Cyprus), Qassim University (Saudi Arabia), Salahuddin University (Iraq) |
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| Names of Active Senior Students |
Ms. Sanam (PhD student), Mr. Muhammad Sajjad (PhD student) |
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| Short Description of the Research Theme |
The group investigates fundamental and applied aspects of Condensed Matter and Materials Science, focusing on experimental studies of material properties, phase transitions, electronic and magnetic phenomena, and nanomaterials. Emphasis is placed on advanced characterization techniques and innovative material design to develop functional materials for energy, electronics, and industrial applications. |
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| SDGs Covered |
SDG #4 Quality Education, SDG #7 Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG#9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDG #17 Partnerships for the Goals |
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| List of 5 Relevant Publications |
- Tahir, M., Imran, M., Shah, Z. H., Riaz, M. B., Riaz, S., & Naseem, S. (2024). Phase formation and dielectric properties of MgFe2O4 nanoparticles synthesized by hydrothermal technique. Heliyon, 10(8).
- Khalid, S., Imran, M., Shah, Z. H., Kayani, Z. N., Sadiq, I., Naseem, S., & Riaz, S. (2023). Effect of microwave irradiations on exchange bias and spin reorientation in cr doped iron oxide thin films – Sol-Gel approach. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 107(3), 794-809.
- Siftain, S. M., Hussain, T., & Khalid, S. (2024). Preparation of molybdenum oxide and tungsten oxide nanoparticles by pulsed laser ablation. Indian Journal of Physics, 1-6.
- Riffat, M., Ali, H., Qayyum, H. A., Bilal, M., & Hussain, T. (2023). Enhanced solar-driven water splitting by ZnO/CdTe heterostructure thin films-based photocatalysts. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 48(58), 22069-22078.
- Sadaqat, A., Ali, G., ul Hassan, M., Liaqat, A., Khalid, S., & Khan, M. F. (2024). Binary Co3S4/SnS chalcogenide composites anchored on graphene oxide and carbon nanotubes as anodes for Na-ion batteries. Applied Surface Science, 665, 160323.
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