Principle Investigator
Professor & Student Advisor
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
University of Dhaka
Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed is a Professor and Student Advisor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Dhaka. He holds a Ph.D. in Solid State Quantum Computing from the University of Cambridge and has extensive expertise in materials science, renewable energy technology, and first-principles simulations. His research focuses on materials synthesis, characterization, and quantum computing, contributing to advancements in solar energy harvesting and multi-ferroic materials.
Email: imtiaz@du.ac.bd
Phone: +8801712782833
Ph.D., Solid State Quantum Computing, Cavendish Lab, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (2018)
Masters, Statistical Signal Processing, University of Southampton, United Kingdom (2011)
Masters, Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2008)
Bachelor, Applied Physics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2006)
Renewable Energy Technology: Materials Simulation, Synthesis, and Characterization for Efficient Visible Light-Driven Solar Harvesting
Materials Simulation: Materials Property Simulation using First Principles Density Functional Theory
Materials Science: Multi-Ferroic Property Induction in Transition Metal Oxides
Solid State Quantum Computing: Single Shot Electron Spin Readout with Dispersive Gate-Based Techniques
IDB Cambridge Trust International Scholarship: PhD in Cavendish Lab, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (2014)
Monbukagakusho MEXT Scholarship: for PhD in Kyushu University, Japan (2014)
Commonwealth Scholarship: MSc in University of Southampton (2010)
Research Mentor
Lecturer
BRAC University
Quazi Shafayat Hossain is a key researcher and pioneering contributor at MSRL. As the Lead Research Mentor, he provides expert guidance in analysis and advanced DFT simulations. He is currently a Lecturer in the CSE Department at BRAC University and holds a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (formerly Applied Physics) from the University of Dhaka. He previously studied at Notre Dame College and St. Joseph High School. His expertise includes computational materials science and electronic structure analysis.
Research Interest: Material Science, Density functional theory, and Biosensors.
Email: quazishafayat-2017414830@eee.du.ac.bd
First-Principles Modeling of Lattice Dynamics and Direct Electronic Transition in Halide Double Perovskite Cs2NaBiCl6
J. Phys. Chem. C 2024, 128, 47, 20468–20480
First-Principles Calculations on Electronic, Optical, and Phonon Properties of γ-Bi2MoO6
ACS Omega 2024, 9, 34, 36314–36325
Combined experimental and first principles look into (Ce, Mo) doped BiVO4
Heliyon 2024, 10, 8, e29408
Comprehensive First-Principles Modeling of Experimentally Synthesized BiPO4 Polymorphs
J. Phys. Chem. C 2024, 128, 11, 4779–4788
A combined first principles and experimental approach to Bi2WO6
RSC Adv. 2023, 13, 36130-36143
Combined experimental and DFT approach to BiNbO4 polymorphs
RSC Adv. 2023, 13, 5576-5589
An ab initio DFT perspective on experimentally synthesized CuBi2O4
RSC Adv. 2023, 13, 14291-14305
A Combined Experimental and First Principles Look into (Ce, Mo) Doped BiVO4
Heliyon, 2024
An experimental look into efficient quaternary Bi5O7I/Bi(IO3)3/Bi2(IO4) (IO3)3/BiOIO3 photocatalytic composite
AIP Advances 14, 035146 (2024)
M.Sc. Graduate Research Assistant
Adjunct Lecturer
Southeast University,
Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX)
Imran Hossain Sabuj holds both B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Dhaka, achieving outstanding academic results. He is an Adjunct Lecturer in the EEE Department at Southeast University and the TMDM Department at Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX). He was also a Research Assistant at MSRL and STRC. Previously, he worked as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of CSE at International Standard University. His academic journey began at Vivekananda High School, Tangail, followed by Notre Dame College.
Research Interest: Nanomaterial Synthesis and Characterization, Double Perovskites for optoelectronic applications, Photocatalytic Materials for environmental treatment, and Materials property simulation DFT.
Email: imranhossain-2016214130@eee.du.ac.bd
First-Principles Modeling of Lattice Dynamics and Direct Electronic Transition in Halide Double Perovskite Cs2NaBiCl6
J. Phys. Chem. C 2024, 128, 47, 20468–20480
An experimental look into efficient quaternary Bi5O7I/Bi(IO3)3/Bi2(IO4) (IO3)3/BiOIO3 photocatalytic composite
AIP Advances 14, 035146 (2024)
M.Sc. Thesis Students
Graduate Research Assistant
Material Science Research Laboratory
Adjunct Lecturer
BRAC University
Md. Rafatul Haq is one of the longest-serving members of MSRL, beginning from his B.Sc project and now pursuing his M.Sc thesis. As an expert in all 4 research segments, he also mentors undergraduate RAs, guiding them from the beginning of their journey. Rafatul is a part-time lecturer in the CSE Department at BRAC University. With a background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Dhaka, he is pursuing his M.Sc. in the same field. He received his earlier education from the Ideal School and Notre Dame College.
Research Interest: Material Synthesis and Characterization, DFT Calculations, Nanomaterials, Biosensors, Device Fabrication, Plasmonic and Neural Networks.
Email: mdrafatul-2018526150@eee.du.ac.bd
Comprehensive First Principles and Experimental Approach to (Gd, Mo) Co-doped BiVO4 Nanoparticles for Solar Harvesting Applications
Orthoferrites
Double Perovskite Halide
Double Perovskite Oxide
Comprehensive First-Principles Modeling of Experimentally Synthesized BiPO4 Polymorphs
J. Phys. Chem. C 2024, 128, 11, 4779–4788
Graduate Research Assistant
Material Science Research Laboratory, EEE, DU
Since joining MSRL in 2023, Nusaibah Ehsan has excelled in both complex experimental work and first-principles calculations. She also mentors undergraduate research assistants, helping strengthen the lab’s research pipeline. Nusaibah graduated with outstanding results in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Dhaka and is now pursuing an M.Sc. in the same department, specializing in Electronics and Material Science. She previously completed her Secondary and Higher Secondary education at Udayan Higher Secondary School.
Research Interest: Material Synthesis & Characterization, DFT-Based Calculations, Semiconductor Fabrication, Nanomaterials & Nanoengineering, and Biomedical Engineering.
Email: nusaibah-2018726202@eee.du.ac.bd
Comprehensive First Principles and Experimental Approach to (Gd, Mo) Co-doped BiVO4 Nanoparticles for Solar Harvesting Applications
Orthoferrites
Double Perovskite Halide
Double Perovskite Oxide
Comprehensive First-Principles Modeling of Experimentally Synthesized BiPO4 Polymorphs
J. Phys. Chem. C 2024, 128, 11, 4779–4788
M.Sc. Project Student
Graduate Research Assistant
Material Science Research Laboratory, EEE, DU
Md Redwanul Hassan is currently an MSc Student at the Department of EEE, University of Dhaka, and holds a BSc degree from the same department. He previously studied at Syed Hatem Ali College and Barisal Zilla School.
Research Interest: Material Science, Material Synthesis, Characterization Techniques
Email: mdredwanul-2018926147@eee.du.ac.bd
Cu3BiS3: p-type absorber layer
B.Sc. Project Students
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Material Science Research Laboratory, EEE, DU
Asma Yesmin Khan Rimu is an undergraduate research student at MSRL, pursuing a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Dhaka. She previously studied at Kumudini Government College and Bindubasini Government Girls' High School. Her research focuses on materials science and nanoscale engineering, with an emphasis on material synthesis, characterization, and computational modeling of advanced materials using Density Functional Theory (DFT).
Research Interest: Material Synthesis, Characterization, and Computational Modeling of Advanced Materials using DFT.
Email: asmayesminkhan-2019418410@eee.du.ac.bd
Optimization of Cs2NaInCl6 Double Halide Perovskite for Optoelectronic and Photocatalytic Applications – A DFT-Experimental Approach.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Material Science Research Laboratory, EEE, DU
Mehrin Fattaha is an undergraduate student in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department at the University of Dhaka with a keen interest in materials science and nanoscale research. Her work focuses on the synthesis, characterization and further DFT simulations of advanced materials to understand their properties and applications. She completed her schooling at Savar Cantonment Public School and Rajuk Uttara Model College. She hopes to contribute to advancements in material science and its real-world applications through her research.
Research Interest: Materials Synthesis, Characterization of Advanced Materials
Email: mehrin-2019318439@eee.du.ac.bd
Optimization of Cs2NaInCl6 Double Halide Perovskite for Optoelectronic and Photocatalytic Applications – A DFT-Experimental Approach.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Material Science Research Laboratory, EEE, DU
Resalat Zakir Ononno is an undergraduate research assistant at MSRL, currently in his final semester. He previously studied at Cumilla Victoria Govt. College, and Cumilla Zilla School. His research focuses on material synthesis and characterization for environmental remediation, emphasizing the development of innovative solutions for wastewater treatment. Passionate about bridging scientific research with real-world applications, he strives to contribute to advancing eco-friendly materials and environmental sustainability.
Research Interest: Material Science, Material Synthesis, Characterization Techniques, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, Machine Learning, Device Fabrication.
Email: resalatzakir-2019418401@eee.du.ac.bd
Tuning Electronic Structure of BiVO4 by (Sm, Mo) Co-doping for Optoelectronic and Photocatalytic Applications
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Material Science Research Laboratory
Arindam Paul Abir is a research assistant at MSRL and a fourth-year student in the second semester of the University of Dhaka's Electrical and Electronic Engineering program. He is now researching water treatment and the environment. His areas of research interest are material synthesis, characterization, and DFT simulation for material property analysis. He completed his secondary education at Nobigonj J.K. Model High School and his upper secondary education at Murari Chand College in Sylhet.
Research Topic: Material science, Material synthesis, and characterization, Renewable energy
Email: arindampaul-2019118378@eee.du.ac.bd
Tuning Electronic Structure of BiVO4 by (Sm, Mo) Co-doping for Optoelectronic and Photocatalytic Applications
Affiliated Researchers
Adjunct Lecturer
BRAC University
Shadmin Sultana is an aspiring researcher with a keen interest in material science, particularly plasmonics. As a part of MSRL, she is skilled at complex lab work and has contributed to the analysis of important projects. She obtained her Electrical and Electronic Engineering undergraduate degree from the University of Dhaka in 2024 and is currently an adjunct lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at BRAC University.
Research Interest: Plasmonics, Photonic Crystal Applications, Nanomaterial Engineering, Solar PV.
Email: shadmin-2018426133@eee.du.ac.bd
First-Principles Calculations on Electronic, Optical, and Phonon Properties of γ-Bi2MoO6
ACS Omega 2024, 9, 34, 36314–36325
Adjunct Lecturer
Southeast University
Shahad Saroar is an affiliated researcher with MSRL. His expertise lies in both synthesis and analysis of nanomaterial properties. Under the supervision of the lead mentor, part of Shahad's work lies in computational DFT. Shahad graduated from the University of Dhaka, obtaining a B.Sc. degree in EEE. He is currently pursuing his M.Sc. degree from the same institution. He also serves as an adjunct lecturer to the Department of CSE at Southeast University.
Research Interest: Nanotechnology, DFT, Sensors, Nanophotonics, and Machine learning.
Email: nusaibah-2018726202@eee.du.ac.bd
First-Principles Calculations on Electronic, Optical, and Phonon Properties of γ-Bi2MoO6
ACS Omega 2024, 9, 34, 36314–36325
Alumni
Combined experimental and first principles look into (Ce, Mo) doped BiVO4
Heliyon 2024, 10, 8, e29408
First-Principles Modeling of Lattice Dynamics and Direct Electronic Transition in Halide Double Perovskite Cs2NaBiCl6
J. Phys. Chem. C 2024, 128, 47, 20468–20480
A combined first principles and experimental approach to Bi2WO6
RSC Adv. 2023, 13, 36130-36143
Combined experimental and DFT approach to BiNbO4 polymorphs
RSC Adv. 2023, 13, 5576-5589
An ab initio DFT perspective on experimentally synthesized CuBi2O4
RSC Adv. 2023, 13, 14291-14305
Scientific Officer
Institute of Energy Research and Development, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Formerly:
Adjunct Lecturer, International Standard University, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Air Operation Officer, CEVA Logistics
Electrical Engineer, Megatech GNBD, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Combined experimental and first principles look into (Ce, Mo) doped BiVO4
Heliyon 2024, 10, 8, e29408
A combined first principles and experimental approach to Bi2WO6
RSC Adv. 2023, 13, 36130-36143
Combined experimental and DFT approach to BiNbO4 polymorphs
RSC Adv. 2023, 13, 5576-5589
An ab initio DFT perspective on experimentally synthesized CuBi2O4
RSC Adv. 2023, 13, 14291-14305
A DFT+U Look into Experimentally Synthesized Monoclinic Scheelite BiVO4
J. Appl. Phys. 2021, 130, 235107.
Combined experimental and DFT approach to BiNbO4 polymorphs
RSC Adv. 2023, 13, 5576-5589
A DFT+U Approach to Doped SrTiO3 for Solar Harvesting Applications
Comput. Mater. Sci. 2022, 214, 111743.
Room Temperature Ferroic Orders in Zr- and (Zr, Ni)-Doped SrTiO3
Results Phys. 2021, 31, 104940.
Structural, Elastic, Vibrational, Electronic, and Optical Properties of SmFeO3 Using Density Functional Theory
Physica B 2021, 615, 413061.
Electrical Engineer
IMS Laboratory
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Analog Mixed Signal & RF Design Engineer Intern
STMicroelectronics France
Crolles, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Graduated from Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree, Radiation and its Effects on Microelectronics and Photonics (RADMEP), Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium
Structural, Electrical, and Magnetic Properties of Ce- and Fe-Doped SrTiO3
AIP Advances 2022, 12, 9.
Methodology and Design Engineer
Arm, France
Formerly Methodology And Design Engineer Intern, Arm, France
Masters from Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree, Radiation and its Effects on Microelectronics and Photonics (RADMEP):
University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium
Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne, France
Combined experimental and DFT approach to BiNbO4 polymorphs
RSC Adv. 2023, 13, 5576-5589
An ab initio DFT perspective on experimentally synthesized CuBi2O4
RSC Adv. 2023, 13, 14291-14305
Structural, Electrical, and Magnetic Properties of Ce- and Fe-Doped SrTiO3
AIP Advances 2022, 12, 095003.
A DFT+U Look into Experimentally Synthesized Monoclinic Scheelite BiVO4
J. Appl. Phys. 2021, 130, 235107.
Room Temperature Ferroic Orders in Zr- and (Zr, Ni)-Doped SrTiO3
Results Phys. 2021, 31, 104940.
Structural, Elastic, Vibrational, Electronic, and Optical Properties of SmFeO3 Using Density Functional Theory
Physica B 2021, 615, 413061.