Dr. Mian Kashif Safeen holds a PhD in Physics with over 8 years of post-PhD research experience in the field of plasma interactions, thin film growth, and surface analysis techniques. His research primarily focuses on the synthesis and characterization of thin films, particularly transparent conductive oxides (TCOs), utilizing various deposition methods such as physical vapor deposition (PVD) and RF sputtering.

Dr. Safeen's PhD dissertation, conducted in collaboration with the Functional Materials and Photonics Structures group at Fondazione Bruno Kessler and the University of Trento, addressed the limitations of conventional TCOs like indium-doped tin oxide (ITO) by developing a low-temperature synthesis method for TiO2-based films. His work involved extensive studies on doping strategies, including intrinsic, extrinsic, and co-doping methods, to enhance conductivity and optical transparency. He also employed advanced techniques such as Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) to analyze the chemical composition and properties of Nb-doped TiO2 systems, resulting in significant findings for advancing transparent electrodes in various technological applications.

Since joining Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan as an Assistant Professor in January 2017, Dr. Safeen has actively engaged in teaching and supervising MPhil students while establishing a Condensed Matter Physics lab focused on synthesizing nanomaterials for photocatalysis and spintronics applications. His research efforts have led to co-authoring 38 papers (including seven as a first author) and presenting findings at international conferences, including E-MRS, ICTP, and TO-BE meetings.

Dr. Safeen is committed to advancing the understanding of plasma-surface interactions and their implications for EUV optics materials, and it is keen to collaborate with industrial partners and academic institutions.