I am Shahriar Muhammad Nahid, currently a Postdoctoral Scholar in the department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Stanford University. My research focuses on investigating low-dimensional materials for emerging quantum and energy applications.

Prior to joining Stanford, I completed my PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC), where my work focused on van der Waals ferroelectric materials for sustainable multifunctional nanoelectronic applications. I received my B.S. from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 2018 and joined UIUC the following year. 

Apart from research, I am heavily involved in scientific communication through teaching, mentoring, and educational outreach activities. I believe that conducting science is crucial, yet equally important is communicating it effectively to a wide audience. Because it's not just about doing the science; it's about making sure everyone can understand and benefit from it.

My research and teaching has been recognized with honors, including the Materials Research Society Graduate Student Award (Spring 2024), Mavis Future Faculty Fellowship from the Grainger College of Engineering (2022), Best Contributed Talk Award at Materials Research Society (Spring 2023), Teaching Fellowship (2023), and Robert T. and Betty J. Coughlin Teaching Excellence award from the MechSE department at UIUC (2024).